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If you work for an academic institution, licensing board, or an employer, you have likely needed to verify and understand how a candidate’s international education compares to educational standards in the United States or Canada. That’s where WES can help.

Join the nearly 4,600 institutions that trust and rely on WES for their international academic credential evaluation needs and requirements.

A trusted partner to thousands of academic institutions, licensing bodies, immigration authorities, and employers.

WES has completed more than 3 million evaluations for international students and professionals over the past 50 years. WES evaluates academic credentials issued by more than 48,000 institutions in 203 countries and territories.

By the Numbers

For 50 years, WES has supported international candidates’ efforts to continue their education or career in the U.S. and Canada. Here is a quick snapshot about us and our work in the field of credential evaluation.

Hear from Our Partners

“I am so thankful for the services that WES provides because it makes my work ten times easier.”

Admissions Representative | George Mason University

Hear from Our Partners

“Anytime there have been questions about reports for licensees, the WES team has provided timely assistance and helped to resolve issues for licensee applicants as quickly as possible.”

Associate Director for Education | North Dakota Board of Nursing

Hear from Our Partners

“WES helps us in our job a lot, especially the detailed information provided about credentials and their online portal which makes the delivery process smooth and speedy. We always get a quick response every time we contact WES.”

Human Resources | Seneca College

“WES is the gold standard for credential evaluations. The resources and tools available on the WES website are second to none.”

Sr. Admissions Coordinator, Johns Hopkins University

“When hiring employees at Niagara College, it is essential that they have the required credentials for the position. Assessing the Canadian equivalency of international credentials has posed some challenges for us in the past. The process is complex and very time-consuming. Niagara College has partnered with WES for more than ten years and has proven to be a reliable resource.”

Human Resources, Niagara College

“WES evaluations provide our admissions committee with reliable, accurate information regarding our applicants’ educational backgrounds and eliminate the possibility of erroneous assumptions on our part. The fast, secure, online delivery of the evaluation reports keeps our review process moving quickly.”

Director of INFO Student Services & MS-MIS Program, Texas A&M University

“WES is an essential part of our day-to-day admissions operations. We use the WES iGPA Calculator for immediate international GPA calculations on a 4.0 scale. We would find it challenging to operate without the services WES offers.”

Admissions Analyst, Georgetown University

“Given the high volume of applications we receive from international students, the use of WES services allows our admissions office to review applications more efficiently and know that the information we review is accurate and detailed.”

Admissions Officer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

“The level of service that WES consistently delivers, and the ongoing commitment to excellence that the organization has established, has positioned them as a valuable and respected partner of NDBON.”

Associate Director for Education, North Dakota Board of Nursing

“It has been a pleasure to work with WES for over 15 years. Their expertise and vast knowledge of international curricula have been invaluable to us over the years, as well as their ongoing support in assisting students with their assessments in a time-sensitive manner. We trust documents are verified with accuracy, and we are always able to ask questions and get prompt, helpful answers. With WES, we do not feel alone when learning new curricula and navigating complicated documents; we know we can stand behind their good work.”

Undergraduate Admissions, McMaster University

How to Partner with WES

Referral Partner

Become a referral partner by directing your candidates to WES. It’s as easy as placing a link to WES.org on your admissions requirements page. View our referral toolkit for instructions and sample language.

AccessWES

With our free electronic portal, AccessWES, your office can quickly and securely receive copies of your candidates’ authenticated documents and evaluation reports. Sign in to the portal to download reports and track the progress of your candidates’ credential evaluation.

Slate Integration

Utilize our convenient API integration with Slate. Upon completing your candidate’s credential evaluation, we will automatically upload a completed copy into Slate or your preferred CRM, saving you time and resources.

Bespoke Partnership Plan

Seeking a more tailored arrangement for your program? WES is ready to work with you to design a custom plan that will fulfill your unique processes and requirements. Connect with our team to learn more about this option.

Meet Some of Our Experts

Our staff are passionate about helping international students and professionals thrive in new places. They are also committed to helping our partners succeed. Meet with us to learn more.