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• What credential evaluation is.

• Why it is required.

• Which countries require it.

• The official credential evaluation authorities for each country.

• How students can apply.

• The documents normally required.

• Important disclaimers.

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

• Official links to each authority.

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What is Credential Evaluation?

Credential Evaluation is the process of comparing an academic qualification obtained in one country with the education system of another country. It assists universities, employers, professional licensing bodies, and immigration authorities in determining the academic level and authenticity of an applicant's qualifications. Credential evaluations are carried out only by recognised evaluation authorities in accordance with their own policies and procedures.

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Official Credential Evaluation Authorities

• CanadaWorld Education Services (WES Canada)Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), employment, university admission

• USAWorld Education Services (WES USA)Employment, university admission, licensing

• United KingdomUK ENIC (Ecctis)Qualification comparison and recognition

• EuropeENIC-NARIC NetworkNational qualification recognition centres throughout Europe

• GermanyZAB – Central Office for Foreign EducationOfficial evaluation of foreign qualifications

• NetherlandsNufficQualification recognition

• IrelandQuality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)Recognition of international qualifications

• New ZealandNew Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)International Qualification Assessment (IQA)

• AustraliaAustralian Government – Qualifications Recognition InformationRecognition is generally handled by universities, employers, or relevant professional assessing authorities rather than a single national credential evaluation agency.

 

Documents Normally Required

Although requirements vary by authority, applicants are commonly asked to provide:

• Award Certificate

• Academic Transcript

• Passport or National Identity Card

• Official English translations (where applicable)

• Passport-sized photograph (occasionally)

• Proof of name change (if applicable)

• Documents sent directly by the awarding institution where required.

 

Important Information for Lanka TEFL Students:

Students of Lanka TEFL Training Institute who intend to work, study, migrate, or obtain professional registration overseas may independently submit their qualifications to the appropriate credential evaluation authority in the destination country.

Evaluation decisions are made solely by the respective credential evaluation organisation in accordance with its current policies, document requirements, and verification procedures. Lanka TEFL Training Institute does not issue credential evaluations and does not guarantee a particular evaluation outcome.

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can Lanka TEFL submit my documents to WES?

No. Applications are normally submitted directly by the graduate, although certain authorities may require verification or official documents from the awarding institution.

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Is every qualification evaluated?

Each credential evaluation authority determines whether a qualification can be evaluated according to its own policies.

Does a credential evaluation guarantee employment or immigration?

No. Credential evaluation is only one part of the assessment process used by employers, universities, licensing bodies, or immigration authorities.

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