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International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

Get your foreign-earned credentials assessed for immigration or work and study.

Get your credentials assessed

International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) helps people get recognition for education and training they received outside of Canada.

IQAS issues certificates that compare educational credentials from other countries to educational standards in Canada.

For immigration

To immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker, you will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for education received outside of Canada.

For employment, education or licensure

If you plan to work or study, you can get an assessment that compares your credentials to educational standards in Canada.

IQAS for organizations

IQAS information, resources and workshops for employers, educational institutions and professional regulatory organizations.

IQAS for organizations

IQAS International Education Guides

These guides explain how international education credentials compare to Alberta education credentials and standards.

International Education Guides

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