All you Need to Know About WES Evaluation

    Updated on: 18 Sep 2023


    Key takeaways from the blog:

    • Simplified Academic Credential Evaluation: Know how World Education Services (WES) streamlines the evaluation of academic credentials for study and work in the US and Canada.
    • Two Types of Evaluation: Learn about the two primary types of WES evaluations - course-by-course and document-by-document, tailored to specific purposes such as university admissions and employment.
    • Key Details Covered: The blog covers the application process, document requirements, fees, and the step-by-step evaluation process.
       

    For more in-depth insights, dive into the full blog!

    The need for academic credential evaluation arises from the fact that the education system in India is way different from the US and Canada. To deal with this non-uniformity and standardize the applications, US and Canadian universities rely on organizations like World Evaluation Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), and Educational Perspective (EP).

    As the US and Canada have a significant number of immigrants from across the globe, there is a need to streamline the academic credentials of study and work enthusiasts based on a single system. The World Evaluation Services (WES) help for that matter and translates your academic credentials to the US and Canadian systems.
    However, a quick introduction will not help for questions concerning the WES evaluation process, regarding how to apply, cost of evaluation, documents required, etc. We will cover all of them in the blog and help you understand the process clearly. 

    Let’s dive into the WES evaluation process for the US and Canada! 

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    What is WES?

    It is a globally recognized non-profit organization that provides credit evaluations of academic transcripts for study abroad aspirants. The WES evaluation is a fully digital process where scores are converted into a 4.0 grading scale followed in the US and Canada. You can see the WES iGPS calculator on the website.

    Read more about: How To Convert A Grade In India To The US 4.0 GPA Scale?

    When should you get your credentials evaluated by WES?

    You must get your credentials evaluated by WES for two purposes: to get admission or to secure a job in the US and Canada. Apply 10 - 15 days before the admission application, since you are required to upload the documents for the admission application. Similarly, apply for WES evaluation 10 - 15 days prior to your job application.

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    How to apply for the WES evaluation?

    WES facilitates a convenient application process for students. The academic documents must be sent through the university/college you last attended. If you are sending academic documents, WES will not consider them official. Applying for the WES evaluation involves three steps:

    • Step 1: Apply to WES on the website and get a reference number.
    • Step 2: Arrange all the WES required documents and send them through your university/college, as per the format mentioned on the WES website.
    • Step 3: Once the evaluation is done, the WES delivers the report to the institutions you have designated.

    Sending digital documents makes the process easier, which is possible if the university from which you graduated has a digital partnership with the WES.

    What are the documents required for the WES credit evaluation?

    The following two documents are required for WES evaluation if you want to study at universities in the US or Canada.

    • Final or provisional degree certificate.
    • Statement of marks.

     

    There may be additional document requirements like a membership certificate for some diploma courses. You can find the complete list of required documents based on your educational background on the WES website.

    What are the evaluations done by the WES?

    There are three types of evaluations offered by the WES:

    • Document-by-Document: This evaluation is mainly done for first-year university admissions, employment, and US immigration purposes. As the name suggests, the WES would help you get a US and Canadian equivalent for each credential. 
    • Course-by-Course: The primary purpose of course-by-course evaluation includes transfer and admission in graduate education and licensing boards. This evaluation lists corresponding courses, grades, and a calculated GPA expressed in US and Canadian terms.
    • CPA Evaluation: This evaluation analyzes the business and accounting courses for Certified Public Accountant exams in the US and Canada. Indian students can also write this exam but should have a commerce bachelors with a minimum US equivalent score of 90%.

     

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    Cost of WES evaluation

    • A WES course-by-course evaluation costs 170 USD.
    • Document-by-document evaluation costs 107 USD.

    There will be standard delivery charges too. Extra charges are applied if you want a rush service or express delivery.

    WES evaluation process

    WES document-by-document and course-by-course evaluations take 7 business days to share the report once the documents are evaluated. Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada(IRCC) requires around 35 days to get the report.

    The WES evaluation process consists of the following four stages:

    1. Document imaging: The evaluators scan each document into the WES system. In many cases, the documents could be sent from your institution.
    2. Reviewing the documents: Evaluators review to ensure the documents are authentic and issued by recognized institutions. In this stage, the records are either accepted or rejected.
    3. Assessing equivalency: The evaluators who are country-specific experts find the equivalency of the documents concerning US or Canadian education. The authenticated documents are again reviewed. Application status “In progress” signifies the application is being analyzed, and “On hold” signifies the application requires further verification.
    4. Issuing the credential evaluation report: The evaluators will issue the final credential evaluation report. You can see notifications updated on your accounts about the application being reviewed for the final round.

     

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    What does a WES report contain? 

    Typically a course-by-course evaluated WES report contains the following details:

    • The name of the credential.
    • The requirements for entry.
    • The program length.
    • The equivalency in terms of the US system.
    • Educational qualifications after senior secondary.
    • A US semester credit and grade equivalent for each course.
    • A US grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale.
    • Certifying your equivalency whether it is above or below the US equivalents.

     

    Course-by-course evaluated WES report

    A document-by-document evaluated WES report contains the following:

    • The name of the credential.
    • The requirements for entry.
    • The program length.
    • The equivalency in terms of US education.

     

    Document-by-document evaluated WES report

    Indian universities recognized by WES US and Canada 

    WES recognized universities can send the documents electronically to WES. Many Indian universities are recognized by WES. If you are a graduate of any of these universities, your WES application will be quicker compared to the unrecognized universities. There is an option for your university to partner with WES.

    Indian universities recognized by WES Canada

    University

    Location

    Delhi University

    Delhi

    IGNOU

    Delhi

    Punjabi University

    Punjab

    Himachal Pradesh University

    Himachal Pradesh

    UP Technical University

    Uttar Pradesh

    Patna University

    Bihar

    Assam university

    Assam

    Sardar Patel university

    Gujarat

    Gujarat Technical University

    Gujarat

    Vikram University

    Madhya Pradesh

    Shivaji University

    Maharashtra

    Mumbai University

    Maharashtra

    Pune University

    Maharashtra

    Acharya Nagarjuna University

    Andhra Pradesh

    JNTU Andhra Pradesh

    Andhra Pradesh

    Andhra Pradesh Nursing and Midwives Council

    Andhra Pradesh

    NTR University

    Andhra Pradesh

    Kakatiya University

    Telangana

    Osmania University

    Telangana

    JNTU

    Telangana

    Manipal University

    Karnataka

    University of Mysore

    Karnataka

    Bangalore University

    Karnataka

    Mangalore University

    Karnataka

    Rajiv Gandhi University

    Karnataka

    Periyar University

    Tamil Nadu

    Alagappa University

    Tamil Nadu

    Bharathiar University

    Tamil Nadu

    Annamalai University

    Tamil Nadu

    SRM Institute of Science and Technology

    Tamil Nadu

    University of Madras

    Tamil Nadu

    Anna university

    Tamil Nadu

    CUSAT

    Kerala

    Calicut University

    Kerala

    MG University

    Kerala

    Kerala University

    Kerala

     

    WES US doesn't have any specific list of institutions recognized. However, if you have attended a duly authorized and recognized institution in India, it is likely that WES US will evaluate your documents. Below is a list of universities for which WES regularly provides a credential assessment.

     

    University

    Location

    Sri Krishnadevaraya University

    Andhra Pradesh

    Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya

    Chhattisgarh

    Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University

    Rajasthan

    Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University

    Gujarat

    Ranchi University

    Jharkhand

    Gulbarga University

    Karnataka

    Karnatak University

    Karnataka

    Kuvempu University

    Karnataka

    Visvesvaraya Technological University

    Karnataka

    A.P. Singh University

    Madhya Pradesh

    Barkatullah University

    Madhya Pradesh

    Devi Ahilya University

    Madhya Pradesh

    Dr. Harisingh Gour University

    Madhya Pradesh

    Jiwaji University

    Madhya Pradesh

    Rani Durgavati University

    Madhya Pradesh

    S.N.D.T Women’s University

    Maharashtra

    Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University

    Maharashtra

    Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University

    Maharashtra

    Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University

    Maharashtra

    Nagaland University

    Nagaland

    Berhampur University

    Odisha

    Sambalpur University

    Odisha

    Utkal University

    Odisha

    Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University

    Odisha

    Fakir Mohan University

    Odisha

    Biju Patnaik University of Technology

    Odisha

    University of Rajasthan

    Rajasthan

    Bharathidasan University

    Tamil Nadu

    Madurai Kamaraj University

    Tamil Nadu

    Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

    Tamil Nadu

    Mother Teresa Women’s University

    Tamil Nadu

    Thiruvalluvar University

    Tamil Nadu

    Tamil Nadu State Physical Education and Sports University

    Tamil Nadu

    Pondicherry University

    Pondicherry University

    University of Allahabad

    Uttar Pradesh

    Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University 

    Uttar Pradesh

    V.B.S Purvanchal University 

    Uttar Pradesh

    University of Lucknow

    Uttar Pradesh

    University of Calcutta

    West Bengal

    H.N.B Garhwal University

    Uttarakhand

    B.N Mandal University

    Bihar

     

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    Note that there are universities, like University of California Berkeley, that do not accept scores by WES or any third party. Students must check with the university to which admission is required.
    Getting worried about miscalculations in your score and losing an opportunity at an esteemed university abroad is a normal concern.

    If you are confused about how to calculate your percentage or convert 10-point scale CGPA to GPA score before applying for WES evaluation, try our Grade Converter tool. Get your grades evaluated and weigh your chances of securing admission to your dream university in just a single click!

    Frequently asked questions

    What does the WES do? 

    The WES electronically assesses and converts the score systems of different countries into the 4 scale-graded US and Canadian system. The WES evaluation acts as a currency to study or work in hte US or Canada. 

    How can I get WES certificate? 

    You can get a WES certificate by completing the requirements mentioned below: 

    • Submit your application and get your WES reference number.
    • Send the required documents.

    The WES will verify your credentials, create your report, and deliver it to you.

    How long a WES certificate is valid?

    A WES certificate is valid up to 5 years from the date of issuance. 

    Is original degree certificate mandatory for WES evaluation? 

    No. Provisional certificate or a self-arranged copy of the degree certificate will be accepted for the WES evaluation. 

    What is the next step after WES evaluation? 

    Once the WES evaluates your documents, the report is sent to your location mentioned in the application form. 

    How do I know my university has partnered with WES or not? 

    You can visit the WES website and see the Indian institutions that have been partnered with WES. 

    How long is WES valid for? 

    There is no expiration date for WES evaluated documents. You can apply with the documents once WES has evaluated for any time in the future.

    First published date: 27 Nov 2020


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About author

Vishakha Bhagia
Interest in Finance with a flair for writing, Vishakha has written on education loans and the study abroad field for the last two years with articles published in Times of India, Outlook India, The Hindu, and many more publications.

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