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If you are applying to a university in the United States or Canada, you will likely be required to take a test that assesses your English ability. You may be familiar with common tests of English skill, like the TOEFL and IELTS. The Duolingo English Test is a new option, and this blog post explains […]

For international students, it can be intimidating to choose a post-secondary institution in Canada. One way to make the process easier is to do your research. Thankfully, this doesn’t have to be a big ordeal. You can simply attend a post-secondary education fair. In this article, we will look at Ontario’s post-secondary education fairs to […]

Photo: Emily Griffith Technical College representatives at Toronto Convening. Pictured L-R: Barbara Lindsay, director of Workforce Development and Career Services; Tiffany Jaramillo, career navigator; and Heather Colwell, student navigator. Photo by Anthony Castro.   Q&A With the Denver Skilled Immigrant Integration Team  How has the Denver team progressed since the start of the program? Emily Griffith […]

Photo: The 2018 conference of the WC2 University Network at Ryerson University. Photo by Aurore Hochard.   There is a felt shift in the public discourse on immigration across North America as ‘irregular migration’ joins our common lexicon and immigration increasingly becomes a topic of debate. The Honourable Ratna Omidvar, C.M., O.Ont., independent senator for […]

Fall is upon us. If you recently started a new semester, welcome back to school! Or, if you are gearing up for the admissions cycle, it’s time to start focusing on your priorities. September should be the month when you lay the groundwork for the upcoming application deadline season. See our checklist and tips below […]

Staying organized throughout college is essential to successfully passing your classes. Below are a few important tips to keep in mind to ensure high achievement in the classroom. Being organized in your classes will help you complete your assignments on time and study effectively. These organization tips have helped me and hopefully they will help […]

WES teamed up with the Newcomer Centre of Peel and its Rural Employment Initiative program to showcase in a recent webinar the opportunities and lifestyles in small to medium-sized towns and villages in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, 70 percent of immigrants settle in five major cities: Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, and Edmonton. However, there […]

Each year, over a million international students start or continue their studies in the United States. However, the F-1 visa policies that impact these students change frequently. If you are an international student, it is important to understand the policies and procedures that could impact your stay. Recently, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), […]

If you are planning to move to Canada, Isha Zade’s journey may provide some insight into what your own will be like. We asked Isha about her experiences before and after she arrived in her new home country. Isha, who was born in Pune, India, has lived in Canada for less than two years. In […]

There are hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States. It can be exciting, but also challenging, to determine which one is the best match for your academic and career goals. For international students, the cost of tuition is likely to play a big part. Pursuing a degree can be very expensive in the […]

Louisville Forward, Jewish Family Services, and KentukianaWorks make up the Louisville cohort in the WES Global Talent Bridge Skilled Immigration Integration Program. We asked Bryan Warren, who directs the Office for Globalization at Louisville Forward, about the group’s progress. How has the Louisville team progressed since the start of the program?    Our professional career […]

In 2017, WES undertook a number of initiatives to empower skilled immigrants and international students. Along with providing thousands of credential evaluations, the organization built the foundation for offering blockchain-based digital badges to its customers, approved the creation of a philanthropic fund to accelerate efforts to help skilled immigrants integrate into the workforce, and conducted […]

Have you considered vocational training in Canada? Many newcomers don’t know what vocational education is or they aren’t aware of how it can help them achieve their career goals. Vocational training refers to job-specific technical training. It prepares students for working in the “trades”—such as construction, technology, justice, mechanics, cosmetology, and even education. Why Pursue […]

With the launch of the new Global Talent Bridge landing page on the World Education Services website, we want to engage visitors with robust content that reveals the breadth of our focus areas — at a glance. Features of the new site include recent blog posts; a list of tools, including webinars and training endeavors; […]

When initially thinking of starting college, many students feel a rush of excitement. College is an opportunity for students to pursue their dreams, try new things, and become independent. As excited as some students get when they think of college, there is usually some nervousness as well. This blog post will provide tips for incoming […]

One of the most important job search skills is understanding the perspective of an employer. Most employers use job postings to describe the specific skills and attributes they seek. However, if you want to stand out from other applicants,  you should think past the job ad. Additionally, if you are an internationally educated professional, you […]

WES research shows that 88 percent of international students check, read, or send emails at least once a day. In fact, during their college search, 62 percent of international students used mobile devices to communicate with admissions staff in the United States. Therefore, email plays an important role in the admissions process. It could be […]

Because of recent changes in the higher education academic credential verification process in China, WES has modified the document requirements for applicants seeking to have their Chinese academic credentials evaluated. To help you understand the new document requirements, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and their answers below. When did the new […]

As we pass the midway mark of the Global Talent Bridge Skilled Immigrant Integration Program, which involves eight U.S. communities working to advance immigrant success, the Ohio team reports great momentum. “We’ve been very successful in getting the attention of Governor Kasich’s office,” says Nadia Kasvin, co-founder and director of US Together, Inc., a nonprofit […]

Digitization, cross-sector collaboration, and innovation are going to drive how Canada approaches immigration going forward. Those factors and others influencing the immigration process were among the key topics of discussion at “Strengthening Our Economy and Settlement Program,” a Conference Board of Canada summit held in May in Ottawa. The annual conference is an opportunity to […]