Guide to WES ECA for International Students

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Guide to WES ECA for International Students

Written by Ernest EmekaPublished on July 11st, 2021

Travelling abroad is fun, especially if you have a great plan spread on your sheets to make it worthwhile. With the number of immigrants seeking greener pastures in many developed and lively countries like the United States of America, you need to stand out with your visa application.

For international students coming from Africa to Canada or the United States, World Education Services (WES) can be their ticket to relocate abroad.   Why do you need WES before travelling abroad for work or study? With the use of WES, you can convert your degree or academic credits into the United States or Canada equivalencies. 

You find it easier to gain admission into prestigious universities or colleges and work when you have your credential evaluated.  With your credential evaluation report, most people abroad can get familiar with your earned degree or diploma in Africa. It becomes easier for professional bodies, universities, and companies to interpret your academic accomplishments and grades.

The Benefit of a Credential Evaluation

If you still wondering how WES can help you migrate abroad, we have highlighted some of the benefits of getting a credential evaluation from WES. We know that the world's educational system varies according to countries and schools. To put everyone on the same pedestal, using WES to understand candidates' educational credentials is important. 

A foreign educational degree is compared to the Canadian or the U.S educational system. The process helps you gain admission into universities. The time and energy students used in their educational pursuits do not fall less because of this evaluation.

In the United States, you do not have to search for the authority or agency that is responsible for evaluating credentials. Many organizations such as universities, licensing boards, or employers do their personalized evaluations. However, most of them depend on World Education Services to conduct an independent credential evaluation for them.

Different Kinds of Evaluation Reports

A basic credential evaluation that analyses Course-by-Course or a detailed report offers additional information on candidates’ course content, credit hours, and grades. A credential evaluation takes into account the credential value in the context of the students’ education system in their countries. The university or college attended is, program length, entrance requirements, credential name, date degree was awarded, and major/specialization are recognized.

Information about a students' original credential, including the United States of America equivalency, is used in the evaluation report. A detailed report considers each course on a transcript. It converts grades, course levels, and credit hours to their U.S. equivalents.  Some agencies calculate a Grade Point Average (GPA). However, the Course-by-Course evaluation is required when an individual is applying for transfer credit or a graduate degree.

Agencies make use of different resources and research tools to access the standing of international academic institutions and individual academic achievement with the U.S. system and standards of education.

African students have the advantage of using WES for their credential evaluation. They can consult agencies such as across the horizon for support on how to excel with WES.


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