{"id":1080,"date":"2022-07-05T02:36:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T02:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/?p=1080"},"modified":"2025-03-19T06:27:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T06:27:47","slug":"get-to-know-about-educational-credential-assessment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/get-to-know-about-educational-credential-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"Get to Know About Educational Credential Assessment A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Educational Credential Assessments <\/b>also referred to as credential evaluations, are used in the licensing, education, and immigration processes. To be eligible for entry into Canada under several Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) programs, such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FWSP) via Express Entry, applicants must submit an ECA. This program requires applicants to have at least the equivalent of a Canadian high school diploma.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Universities, institutions, and businesses throughout the world utilize ECA to assess applicants for admission or employment and to learn about overseas education. ECA confirms that the candidate obtained a legitimate education degree and is on the level with students in Canada. This is the most crucial step in the immigration process. The Express Entry Program requires the submission of these certificates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who needs ECA?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Candidates who received their diploma outside of Canada should contact Educational Credential Assessments<\/a> for a certificate (ECA) if they want to apply to the Federal Skilled Workers Program(FSWP) or gain points for any education obtained outside of Canada. The ECA is not necessary if the applicant received their education and certification in Canada. An ECA is mostly required for the highest level of education.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Apply for ECA?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\"How<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Canadian government does not evaluate credentials from outsiders. As of April 2013, the CIC has instead chosen seven credential evaluation organizations to offer assessments to people applying for immigration to Canada. The Alliance of Evaluation Services of Canada includes these approved organizations as members.\u00a0 The candidates need to apply to one of the following recognized organizations:<\/span><\/p>\n