Services and information
- Change of address
If your address changes before your assessment is completed, you must contact IQAS.
- English translation services
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- How IQAS completes assessments
IQAS assessments are done on an individual basis and include a process with quality assurance measures.
- How to apply
Follow these steps to apply for an IQAS assessment for employment, education or licensure.
- Order additional copies of certificate
You can order additional copies of each certificate you get.
- Who accepts IQAS certificates
See if the organization or institution you are applying to needs an IQAS assessment.
This type of assessment cannot be used for immigration purposes. Find out how to get an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for Canadian immigration purposes.
Overview
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
Who can apply
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:
- trades
- vocational
- professional
Why get an assessment
You can get an assessment to support your:
- job search
- application for professional licensure
- application for post-secondary education