An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is used to verify that your foreign degree, diploma, or certificate (or other proof of your credential) is valid and equal to a Canadian one. There are different types of ECAs. You may need to get an ECA for immigration purposes
You may get an ECA at any of the designated organizations listed below. We only accept assessments from these organizations.
When they assess your education, they will give you a report that tells you what your education is equal to in Canada.
- International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
- World Education Services
- International Credential Evaluation Service
If an organization isn’t on this list, we will not accept assessments from them.
