Comparative Education Services (CES)

About Comparative Education Services (CES)

• What types of credential assessments can I apply for?
• Is CES recognized?
• How does CES determine the equivalency of international credentials?
• Is there a website for CES?
• What services do CES provide?
• How do I contact CES?

Before Applying - Application Process

• How do I apply?
• What happens after I apply?
• How long does the process take?
• How do I receive my assessment report?
• Can someone represent me during the application process?
• How do I access my account?

Before Applying - Required Documents

• What documents do I need to submit for an ECA application?
• What if my country is not listed in the country list?
• What is a Secure Electronic Delivery Service?
• What do I do if the name on my documents is different from my current name?
• My institution’s official documents will be in a language other than English or French. Do they need to be translated?
• What are official academic records?

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Before Applying - Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

• Do I need to have all of my credentials assessed?
• What is an ECA?
• What can I use an ECA for?
• What does CES assess?
• Do universities and colleges require ECA reports for admissions?
• Does CES provide course-by-course assessments?

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Before Applying - Service Fees

• How much does an ECA cost?
• How do I pay for an ECA?
• How do I use my $200 tuition discount?

Submitted Applications - Application Changes

• How can I change my personal information?
• How do I change the delivery method for my ECA report?
• How can I change the type of application I have submitted?
• Can I cancel my application?
• How do I cancel a credential?

Submitted Applications - Additional Services

• Does CES offer expedited service?

Application Status

• How do I check the status of my application?
• Have you received my official academic record(s) (transcript/mark sheets)?
• How do I know if CES has received my official academic records?

Completed Applications - Educational Credential Assessments

• What do I do if there is an issue with my assessment report?
• How can a third party verify an applicant’s CES assessment report?

Completed Applications - Additional Services

• Can my ECA report be renewed for immigration purposes?
• Can CES forward a copy of my Official Transcripts to a third party?
• How do I order a duplicate copy of my ECA report?
• How do I upgrade my general ECA report to be used for immigration purposes?

Technical Issues

• Why was my application cancelled before I submitted it?
• What do I do if I’ve been locked out of my account?