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If you plan to work or study, you can get an assessment that compares your credentials to educational standards in Canada.
This type of assessment cannot be used for immigration purposes. Find out how to get an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for Canadian immigration purposes.
The International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) is an Alberta government service. It does assessments and issues certificates that compare educational credentials from other countries to educational standards in Canada.
In Canada, some occupations are regulated. Regulated occupations have legal requirements or restrictions in place to protect the public. To work in these occupations, you must register with the appropriate professional regulatory organization.
Regulated occupations in Alberta
You can get this type of assessment if you have a formal academic or technical degree, diploma or certificate earned outside Canada.
IQAS doesn’t evaluate training received in these areas:
You can get an assessment to support your:
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