Across professions
Credential Assessments for Licensing in Canada
Who asks for an assessment
| Occupation | Where | Assessment | Why | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acupuncturist | Ontario | World Education Services (WES) | Internationally educated graduates must submit a course-by-course credential evaluation from World Education Services with their examination application. | Source“All internationally educated graduates must submit a credential evaluation and authentication report with a course-by-course evaluation from the World Education Services (WES).”ctcmpao.on.ca/applicant/pan-canadian |
| Agrologist | British Columbia | International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) | Comprehensive international credential evaluation accepted by BCIA | Source“Transcripts must be evaluated by a third party company such as International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES) in Burnaby.”bcia.com/how-apply/registrant-application-process/new-applicants-ap... |
| Agrologist | British Columbia | International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | Comprehensive international credential evaluation accepted by BCIA | Source“Note that World Evaluation Service (WES) and International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) reports are also accepted.”bcia.com/how-apply/registrant-application-process/new-applicants-ap... |
| Agrologist | British Columbia | World Education Services (WES) | Comprehensive international credential evaluation accepted by BCIA | Source“Note that World Evaluation Service (WES) and International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) reports are also accepted.”bcia.com/how-apply/registrant-application-process/new-applicants-ap... |
| Agrologist | Alberta | International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | Internationally educated applicants | Source“you must provide a course-by-course or specialized assessment by either WES (World Education Services) or IQAS (International Qualifications Assessment Service)”albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/internationallyeducatedappl... |
| Agrologist | Alberta | World Education Services (WES) | Internationally educated applicants | Source“you must provide a course-by-course or specialized assessment by either WES (World Education Services) or IQAS (International Qualifications Assessment Service)”albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/internationallyeducatedappl... |
| Agrologist | Saskatchewan | International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | Assessment of international diploma or degree for registration | Source“Original copy of Course-by-Course WES (World Education Services) assessment OR Specialized IQAS (International Qualifications Assessment Service) assessment of international diploma(s) or degree(s).”sia.sk.ca/international-applicants |
| Agrologist | Saskatchewan | World Education Services (WES) | Assessment of international diploma or degree for registration | Source“Original copy of Course-by-Course WES (World Education Services) assessment OR Specialized IQAS (International Qualifications Assessment Service) assessment of international diploma(s) or degree(s).”sia.sk.ca/international-applicants |
| Agrologist | Manitoba | World Education Services (WES) | Obtain WES evaluation | Source“University/College outside of Canada – apply for course-by-course evaluation from World Education Services (include Agrologists Manitoba as recipient).”agrologistsmanitoba.ca/internationally-educated-agrologists/registr... |
| Agrologist | Ontario | World Education Services (WES) | Education | Source“d. WES report on education from outside of North America. Reports are available for free at World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation for Canada (wes.org)”oia.on.ca/page/CodeofEthics |
| Agrologist | Nova Scotia | World Education Services (WES) | Obtain credential evaluation | Source“International transcripts must receive an official third-party course by course evaluation, at the cost of the applicant, which is to be submitted to NSIA office for evaluation direct from the third-party. Credential evaluation services can be found on The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials website, i.e. World Education Services (WES).”nsagrologists.ca/becoming-a-member |
| Agrology technologist | Alberta | International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | Assessment of international diplomas or degrees for internationally educated applicants | Source“A Course-by-Course WES (World Education Services) assessment OR Specialized IQAS (International Qualifications Assessment Service) assessment of international diploma(s) or degree(s).”albertaagrologists.ca/site/membership/apply/application |
| Agrology technologist | Alberta | World Education Services (WES) | Assessment of international diplomas or degrees for internationally educated applicants | Source“A Course-by-Course WES (World Education Services) assessment OR Specialized IQAS (International Qualifications Assessment Service) assessment of international diploma(s) or degree(s).”albertaagrologists.ca/site/membership/apply/application |
| Applied science technologist | British Columbia | International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) | Third-party credentialling assessment of transcripts for applicants educated outside Canada | Source“Applicants who have completed education outside of Canada, should request the official transcripts from their academic institute to be sent directly to their third-party credentialling assessor (WES or ICES), and request an original comprehensive assessment to be sent directly to ASTTBC.”asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn... |
| Applied science technologist | British Columbia | World Education Services (WES) | Third-party credentialling assessment of transcripts for applicants educated outside Canada | Source“Applicants who have completed education outside of Canada, should request the official transcripts from their academic institute to be sent directly to their third-party credentialling assessor (WES or ICES), and request an original comprehensive assessment to be sent directly to ASTTBC.”asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn... |
| Audiologist | Nova Scotia | World Education Services (WES) | Education equivalency assessment | Source“- Graduates of education programs outside of Canada must arrange for a credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) to be sent directly from WES to the Registrar.”nsraslp.ca/site/International-applicant-graduate-from-nonaccredited... |
| Biologist | British Columbia | Comparative Education Service (CES) | Course-by-course credential assessment for internationally educated applicants | |
| Biologist | British Columbia | International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) | Course-by-course credential assessment for internationally educated applicants | Source“- International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES)”cab-bc.org/registration/apply-to-register |
| Biologist | British Columbia | World Education Services (WES) | Course-by-course credential assessment for internationally educated applicants | Source“The following credentialing services meet the above requirements: - World Education Services (WES)”cab-bc.org/registration/apply-to-register |
| Biologist | Alberta | International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | Required for all education undertaken outside Canada. | Source“All education undertaken outside Canada must have a Specialized IQAS Assessment completed OR Comprehensive Course-by-Course Report from World Education Services (WES).”aspb.ab.ca/general-application-info-2 |
| Biologist | Alberta | World Education Services (WES) | Alternative to the IQAS Specialized Assessment for education completed outside Canada. | Source“All education undertaken outside Canada must have a Specialized IQAS Assessment completed OR Comprehensive Course-by-Course Report from World Education Services (WES).”aspb.ab.ca/general-application-info-2 |
| Chartered professional accountant | Ontario | World Education Services (WES) | Apply for WES evaluation | Source“Apply for a course-by-course ICAP evaluation with WES Canada by following the steps on their website. Make sure to select ‘Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario’ as the recipient when applying.”cpaontario.ca/become-a-cpa/student-registration/transcript-assessment |
| Chemist | British Columbia | International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) | Evaluate foreign chemistry degree for registration | Source“We require a “Comprehensive Evaluation Report” from ICES, or a “Course-by-Course Report” from WES, as we need to assess the course content of your degree or diploma.”pchembc.ca/application-faqs |
| Chemist | Alberta | International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | Education | Source“A transcript assessment completed by IQAS or WES must be submitted along with a copy of your transcripts.”pchem.ca/resources/becoming-a-professional-chemist |
| Chemist | Alberta | World Education Services (WES) | Education | Source“A transcript assessment completed by IQAS or WES must be submitted along with a copy of your transcripts.”pchem.ca/resources/becoming-a-professional-chemist |
| Child care worker | Manitoba | International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | Compares international education to Manitoba education standards for classification | Source“IQAS will verify your documents and compare your education programs to the education programs in Manitoba. IQAS will send a statement of comparison directly to the Early Learning and Child Care Program.”gov.mb.ca/education/childcare/students_workforce/ieq/become_classif... |
| Damage insurance agent | Quebec | International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS) | Obtain credential evaluation | Source“confirmant un résultat comparable au diplôme d’études collégiales ou à un diplôme d’études supérieures : Comparative Education Service – CES (service d’éducation comparée); Service canadien d’évaluation de documents scolaires internationaux (ICAS); International Qualifications Assessment Service – IQAS (service d’évaluation des qualifications internationales); International Credential Evaluation Service – ICES (service d’évaluation des diplômes internationaux); Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Inclusion du Québec (MIFI); World Education Services Canada – WES (services pour l’éducation mondiale au Canada).”lautorite.qc.ca/devenir-professionnel/assurance-de-dommages/formati... |
| Dental hygienist | Alberta | International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | Equivalency assessment of international education | Source“You can obtain an assessment though: - World Education Services - International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)”acdh.ca/registering-as-a-dental-hygienist/internationally-trained-d... |
| Dental technician | Ontario | International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS) | Assesses postsecondary dental technology education for graduates of non-approved dental technology programs. | Source“A completed International Credential Assessment Services (ICAS) dental technology program assessment must be sent directly from ICAS to the CDTO office.”cdto.ca/2018-registration-examinations-application |
| Dentist | British Columbia | National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) | Pass the NDEB examinations | Source“You can get certified by taking the NDEB® Written Examination and OSCE.”ndeb-bned.ca/2022/06/02/obtenir-votre-certification-et-votre-permis |
| Dentist | Alberta | National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) | Pass the NDEB Written Examination | Source“You can get certified by taking the NDEB® Written Examination and OSCE.”ndeb-bned.ca/2022/06/02/obtenir-votre-certification-et-votre-permis |
| Dentist | Manitoba | National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) | Complete the NDEB OSCE | Source“Step 3: Complete the NDEB Virtual Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) These exams are given at specific times of the year and at regional locations throughout Canada.”manitobadentist.ca/dental-professionals/dentists/registration-and-l... |
| Dentist | Nova Scotia | National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) | Complete an NDEB pathway | Source“If you graduated from a dental program which is not accredited by CDAC, in order to be eligible to challenge the Virtual OSCE, you will need to successfully complete either: the NDEB Equivalency Process, or a Qualifying/Degree Completion Program as a Canadian Faculty of Dentistry”nsrdda.ca/applicants/internationally-educated-dental-professionals/... |
| Denturist | British Columbia | International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) | Get credentials evaluated | Source“A comprehensive evaluation of your educational credentials from [International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). ]ICES must send your report directly to the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals.”oralhealthbc.ca/licensure/denturist-initial-registration |
| Denturist | Nova Scotia | World Education Services (WES) | To determine eligibility to write the denturist exam(s) for graduates of non-accredited programs | Source“Apply to have the World Education Services (WES) evaluate your denturism credentials to determine eligibility to take the denturist exam(s).”oralhealthns.ca/registration-as-a-denturist/non-approved-non-accred... |
| Dietitian | Manitoba | Comparative Education Service (CES) | Credential assessment | Source“University of Toronto – Comparative Education Services”collegeofdietitiansmb.ca/internationally-educated-applicant/registr... |
| Dietitian | Manitoba | World Education Services (WES) | Complete a credential assessment | Source“To determine if your degree is equivalent to a Canadian degree, you must complete a credential assessment through one of these agencies”collegeofdietitiansmb.ca/internationally-educated-applicant/registr... |
| Dietitian | Ontario | World Education Services (WES) | Confirms whether your degree is equivalent to the university level in Canada | Source“A WES assessment is required for all university education that you completed outside of Canada, with the exception of education from universities in the United States that have regional accreditation. The WES assessment will confirm whether your degree is equivalent to the university level in Canada.”collegeofdietitians.org/applicants/internationally-educated/applica... |
| Early childhood educator | British Columbia | International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) | For internationally educated applicants to have their education assessed for equivalency. | Source“Apply for an International Credential Evaluation Service Comprehensive Report”www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/early-learning/teach/... |
| Early childhood educator | Saskatchewan | World Education Services (WES) | Obtain WES ICAP evaluation | Source“If your transcript(s) is from a post-secondary institution outside of Canada or the United States, you must have a Course-by-Course (ICAP Report) evaluation conducted by WES.”saskatchewan.ca/government/education-and-child-care-facility-admini... |
| Early childhood educator | Ontario | World Education Services (WES) | Internationally trained applicants must obtain this credential assessment report, which WES mails directly to the College. | Source“Internationally trained applicants must apply for an International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) Document-by-Document Report from World Education Services, (WES). WES will mail this report, and your transcripts, directly to the College.”college-ece.ca/applicants/individual-assessment-faqs |
| Engineering technician | Nova Scotia | World Education Services (WES) | Academic credential evaluation for internationally educated applicants | Source“Internationally educated professionals require a World Education Services (WES) ICAP academic evaluation.”technova.wildapricot.org/International-Applications |
| Engineering technician & technologist | Manitoba | World Education Services (WES) | Academic credential evaluation for internationally educated applicants | Source“Internationally education professionals are required to provide an international credential advantage package (ICAP) course-by-course academic evaluation from World Education Services (WES).”cttam.com/application-process |
| Engineering technologist | Alberta | International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS) | Get credential assessment | Source“For credential assessments for ASET, acceptable assessment services include one of the members of the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (IQAS, WES*, ICAS, ICES, CES, MIDI).”aset.ab.ca/ASET/ASET/_CONTENT/Registration/Resources/International-... |
| Engineering technologist | Nova Scotia | World Education Services (WES) | Academic credential evaluation | Source“Internationally educated professionals require a World Education Services (WES) ICAP academic evaluation.”technova.wildapricot.org/International-Applications |
| Geoscientist | Saskatchewan | World Education Services (WES) | Academic assessment of international credentials | Source“Apply to World Education Services (WES) for an ICAP course-by-course credential assessment and include APEGS as a recipient (Not required for Canadian graduates with a bachelor’s degree in a science related to geoscience).”apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply/geoscientist-in-training/geoscientist-i... |
| Geoscientist | Manitoba | World Education Services (WES) | Credential_authentication | Source“You must have your academic documents authenticated by World Education Services (WES) before you submit your Application for Admission. We do not accept credential assessments made by other agencies.”enggeomb.ca/IEP.html |
| Geoscientist | Newfoundland and Labrador | World Education Services (WES) | Academic credential evaluation for international post-secondary institutions | Source“*International Post-Secondary Institutions: *World Education Services (WES) Course-by-Course evaluation report sent directly from WES to PEGNL.”pegnl.ca/applicant/registration-requirements |
| Hearing aid practitioner | Alberta | International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | Determine how internationally educated applicants' education compares to CHAPA's domestic requirements | Source“The applicant at their own expense, will be required to provide an International Assessment of Credentials (IQAS). This agency will help determine how your education compares to our requirements.”chapa.ca/become-a-member |
| Land surveyor | Ontario | Comparative Education Service (CES) | Document-by-document evaluation of foreign credentials | Source“you must first apply to either the Comparative Education Service (CES) of the University of Toronto, or to World Education Services (WES) and request a “document by document” evaluation”aols.org/membership/become-an-ols/internationally-trained-applicants |
| Land surveyor | Ontario | World Education Services (WES) | Document-by-document evaluation of foreign credentials | Source“you must first apply to either the Comparative Education Service (CES) of the University of Toronto, or to World Education Services (WES) and request a “document by document” evaluation”aols.org/membership/become-an-ols/internationally-trained-applicants |
| Landscape architect | British Columbia | International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) | Evaluates formal for-credit educational programs of study for people who have studied in other provinces or countries and determines comparable levels in British Columbian and Canadian terms. | Source“International Credentials Evaluation Service (ICES): Download the BCSLA ICES Evaluation Requirements.”bcsla.org/internationally-trained-professionals |
| Landscape architect | British Columbia | World Education Services (WES) | BCSLA requires both the Credentials Evaluation and Authentication Report and the Course By Course Evaluation Report from WES. | Source“World Education Services (WES): BCSLA requires both the Credentials Evaluation and Authentication Report and the Course By Course Evaluation Report”bcsla.org/licensure-overview |
| Licensed practical nurse | Alberta | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Get an NNAS assessment | Source“Education credential assessment or report from the National Nursing Assessment Service.”clha.com/lpn/apply-to-be-an-lpn/applicants/internationally-educated... |
| Licensed practical nurse | Manitoba | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Assesses the internationally educated nurse's nursing education for comparability to Canadian practical nursing. | Source“The NNAS Advisory Report includes all the documents that have been submitted and verified by NNAS and any correspondence you have had with NNAS.”nnas.ca/application-process-timeline |
| Licensed practical nurse | New Brunswick | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Assessment of internationally educated nursing credentials sent to the regulator | Source“The NNAS Advisory Report includes all the documents that have been submitted and verified by NNAS and any correspondence you have had with NNAS. Once you receive your Advisory Report, you can apply to the regulatory body of your choice.”nnas.ca/application-process-timeline |
| Licensed practical nurse | Nova Scotia | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | If you have one, you arrange for the regulator to have access to it; otherwise you apply to NNAS to get one. | Source“If you have one, arrange for NSNMR to have access to your National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Advisory Report.”nsnmr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-be-nurse-nova-scotia/internat... |
| Medical examiner | Manitoba | Medical Council of Canada (MCC) | Complete and share verified documents | Source“1. Complete an Application for Medical Registration (AMR) through PhysicansApply.ca. Ensure all documents are source-verified.”cpsm.mb.ca/registration/applying-for-registration/international-med... |
| Midwife | Alberta | World Education Services (WES) | Required for internationally educated midwife registration | Source“Education Credential Assessment (WES/IQAS)”albertamidwives.org/copy-of-interprovincial-applicants |
| Naturopathic doctor | Ontario | International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | Request IQAS reassessment | Source“If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your assessment, you may submit a request for reassessment.”alberta.ca/iqas-reassessment-process |
| Nurse practitioner | Alberta | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Credential assessment of nursing education for internationally educated applicants | Source“The NNAS Advisory Report includes all the documents that have been submitted and verified by NNAS and any correspondence you have had with NNAS.”nnas.ca/application-process-timeline |
| Nurse practitioner | New Brunswick | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Credential assessment of internationally educated nurses | Source“The NNAS Advisory Report includes all the documents that have been submitted and verified by NNAS and any correspondence you have had with NNAS.”nnas.ca/application-process-timeline |
| Nurse practitioner | Nova Scotia | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Apply to NNAS | Source“Step 1: Apply to the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) to get an Advisory Report.”nsnmr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-be-nurse-nova-scotia/internat... |
| Optician | Alberta | International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | An IQAS assessment compares educational credentials from other countries to educational standards in Canada and can be used to support a professional licensure application. | Source“The International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) is an Alberta government service. It completes assessments and issues certificates that compare educational credentials from other countries to educational standards in Canada. ... You can use an IQAS assessment to support your: ... professional licensure application”alberta.ca/iqas-employment-education-licensure |
| Pharmacist | British Columbia | Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) | Complete ID and Education Verification | Source“You are required to first complete ID and Education Verification by submitting the completed application and ID documents if you graduated in Canada from a CCAPP accredited pharmacy program and intend to apply for the Pharmacist Qualifying Examination for the first time”pebc.ca/pharmacists/qualifying-examination/application-for-part-i-a... |
| Pharmacist | Alberta | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Join Pharmacists' Gateway Canada | Source“1. Join Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada - Sign up with the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) through Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada.”abpharmacy.ca/regulated-members/registration/pharmacists/initial-re... |
| Pharmacist | Alberta | Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) | Complete ID and Education Verification | Source“You are required to first complete ID and Education Verification by submitting the completed application and ID documents if you graduated in Canada from a CCAPP accredited pharmacy program and intend to apply for the Pharmacist Qualifying Examination for the first time or if your ID and Education Verification expires.”pebc.ca/pharmacists/qualifying-examination/application-for-part-i-a... |
| Pharmacist | Saskatchewan | Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) | Complete PEBC ID and education verification | Source“You are required to first complete ID and Education Verification by submitting the completed application and ID documents if you graduated in Canada from a CCAPP accredited pharmacy program and intend to apply for the Pharmacist Qualifying Examination for the first time”pebc.ca/pharmacists/qualifying-examination/application-for-part-i-a... |
| Pharmacist | Ontario | Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) | Complete ID and education verification | Source“You are required to first complete ID and Education Verification by submitting the completed application and ID documents if you graduated in Canada from a CCAPP accredited pharmacy program and intend to apply for the Pharmacist Qualifying Examination for the first time or if your ID and Education Verification expires.”pebc.ca/pharmacists/qualifying-examination/application-for-part-i-a... |
| Pharmacist | Quebec | Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) | Réussir le QEP ou les examens du BEPC | Source“Réussir le programme du QEP ou les examens du BEPC ... L’Université de Montréal et/ou le BEPC doivent transmettre à l’Ordre la liste officielle des personnes ayant réussi l’une de ces mesures.”opq.org/devenir-pharmacien-au-quebec/admission/diplomes-international |
| Pharmacist | Nova Scotia | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Register with Gateway Canada | Source“The Pharmacists' Gateway Canada is the first point of access rather than the NSPR. ... For applicants wishing to practise in Canada, the process of obtaining a licence begins with enrolment in the Gateway.”nspharmacy.ca/pharmacist |
| Pharmacist | Nova Scotia | Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) | PEBC ID and Education Verification | Source“You are required to first complete ID and Education Verification by submitting the completed application and ID documents if you graduated in Canada from a CCAPP accredited pharmacy program and intend to apply for the Pharmacist Qualifying Examination for the first time or if your ID and Education Verification expires.”pebc.ca/pharmacists/qualifying-examination/application-for-part-i-a... |
| Pharmacist | Newfoundland and Labrador | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Register with Pharmacists' Gateway Canada | Source“Must be registered with the Pharmacists' Gateway Canada and have indicated Newfoundland and Labrador as a province of interest.”cpnl.ca/registration/initial-registration/pharmacist/international-... |
| Pharmacist | Newfoundland and Labrador | Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) | Verify identity and education | Source“Canadian Accredited Program Graduates - ID and Education Verification”pebc.ca/pharmacists/certification-pathway/canadian-graduates |
| Pharmacy technician | British Columbia | Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) | Confirm PEBC eligibility | Source“Complete the Eligibility Survey to confirm whether you are eligible.”pebc.ca/pharmacy-technicians/pharmacy-technician-international-eval... |
| Pharmacy technician | Alberta | Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) | Complete PEBC Qualifying Exam Part 1 | Source“Complete the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Qualifying Exam Part 1 (MCQ).”abpharmacy.ca/regulated-members/registration/pharmacy-technicians/i... |
| Pharmacy technician | Saskatchewan | Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) | Pass PEBC Qualification Exam | Source“Successful completion of the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Qualification Exam, both Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSPE). Acceptable proof of this is a copy of the letter the applicant receives from the PEBC confirming this designation.”scpp.in1touch.org/site/registration/techapplicants |
| Pharmacy technician | Ontario | Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) | Complete PEBC International Evaluation | Source“The international evaluation consists of an assessment of a candidate’s credentials and foundational level of pharmacy knowledge through a document evaluation process.”pebc.ca/pharmacy-technicians/pharmacy-technician-international-eval... |
| Pharmacy technician | Newfoundland and Labrador | Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) | Complete PEBC Qualifying Examination | Source“Must have successfully completed both Parts I and II of the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Qualifying Examination for Pharmacy Technicians.”cpnl.ca/registration/initial-registration/pharmacy-technician/new-g... |
| Physician | Alberta | Medical Council of Canada (MCC) | Submit qualifications review | Source“Create your physiciansapply.ca account and submit your qualifications review: CPSA will confirm if you meet eligibility requirements to join the Provisional Register and send an Eligibility Letter *(steps 1 & 2)*.”cpsa.ca/physicians/registration/apply-to-practise/independent-pract... |
| Physician | Manitoba | Medical Council of Canada (MCC) | Submit application | Source“Submit an Application for Medical Registration (AMR) to CPSM via PhysiciansApply.ca.”cpsm.mb.ca/registration/applying-for-registration/independent-practice |
| Professional engineer | Saskatchewan | World Education Services (WES) | Academic credential assessment for internationally educated applicants | Source“Apply to World Education Services (WES) for an ICAP course-by-course credential assessment and include APEGS as a recipient.”apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply/engineer-in-training/engineer-in-traini... |
| Professional engineer | Manitoba | World Education Services (WES) | Authentication of academic documents before application | Source“You must have your academic documents authenticated by World Education Services (WES) before you submit your Application for Admission.”enggeomb.ca/IEP.html |
| Professional engineer | New Brunswick | World Education Services (WES) | Shows how the applicant's degree compares to the Canadian education system and identifies the credential and field of study. | Source“The WES course-by-course assessment shows how your degree compares to the Canadian education system and identifies your credential and field of study.”apegnb.com/registration/first-time-applicant/academic-assessment |
| Professional engineer | Newfoundland and Labrador | World Education Services (WES) | Obtain WES evaluation report | Source“International Post-Secondary Institutions: World Education Services (WES) Course-by-Course evaluation report sent directly from WES to PEGNL.”pegnl.ca/applicant/registration-requirements |
| Registered nurse | Manitoba | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Credentialing for an RN or LPN at the same time for a single price, with Advisory Reports sent to multiple regulatory bodies at no additional cost. | Source“$750 CAD for multiple professions and regulators. Our Expedited Service provides a simple, fast, and safe way to review your credentials. Under this service, applicants can complete the credentialing process for a registered nurse (RN) or practical nurse (LPN) at the same time for a single price.”nnas.ca/fees |
| Registered nurse | New Brunswick | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Credential assessment of internationally educated nurses | Source“The NNAS Advisory Report includes all the documents that have been submitted and verified by NNAS and any correspondence you have had with NNAS.”nnas.ca/application-process-timeline |
| Registered nurse | Nova Scotia | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | If you have one, arrange for the regulator to have access to your NNAS Advisory Report. | Source“If you have one, arrange for NSNMR to have access to your National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Advisory Report.”nsnmr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-be-nurse-nova-scotia/internat... |
| Registered nurse | Prince Edward Island | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Assessment of internationally educated nursing credentials required for registration with PEICNM | Source“Valid National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Advisory Report.”peicnm.ca/registration-requirements/internationally-educated-regist... |
| Registered psychiatric nurse | Saskatchewan | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Assesses how the internationally educated applicant's education compares to a Canadian psychiatric nursing education program. | Source“The College will review the application along with the NNAS report and academic documents using the critical dimensions and gaps analysis set out in the NNAS report to determine how the applicant’s education compares to a Canadian psychiatric nursing education program.”crpns.ca/applicants/internationally-educated-nurses-iens |
| Registered psychiatric nurse | Manitoba | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Evaluates the internationally educated applicant's documents and education, and is sent to the CRPNM, which then determines eligibility to write the RPNCE or the need for additional assessments or courses. | Source“Once your file is complete, NNAS will evaluate it and provide you with online access to an Advisory Report, which contains the results of the evaluation. NNAS will also send a copy of this report to the CRPNM.”crpnm.mb.ca/applicants/internationally-educated-psychiatric-nurses/... |
| Respiratory therapist | Ontario | International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS) | Credential assessment for internationally educated applicants | Source“International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS), International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) or World Education Services (Canada)”crto.on.ca/applicants/applicants-educated-outside-of-canada |
| Respiratory therapist | Ontario | International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) | Credential assessment for internationally educated applicants | Source“International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS), International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) or World Education Services (Canada)”crto.on.ca/applicants/applicants-educated-outside-of-canada |
| Respiratory therapist | Ontario | World Education Services (WES) | Credential assessment for internationally educated applicants | Source“International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS), International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) or World Education Services (Canada)”crto.on.ca/applicants/applicants-educated-outside-of-canada |
| Respiratory therapist | Nova Scotia | World Education Services (WES) | Get credential evaluation | Source“3. Credential Evaluation: You must have your education/academic qualifications verified by a member of the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (e.g. World Education Services (WES)). All reports must be forwarded to the NSRRT directly from the credential evaluation service provider. You are required to have a Course by Course Evaluation completed.”nscrt.com/registration/new-registrations/internationally-educated-a... |
| School business official | Alberta | International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | Have credentials assessed | Source“providing clear, accurate and reliable assessment certificates for potential candidates who have international education credentials. Professional regulatory organizations can advise individuals of the type of IQAS assessment required for their purposes.”alberta.ca/iqas-for-organizations |
| Software engineer | Saskatchewan | World Education Services (WES) | Academic credential evaluation for internationally educated applicants | Source“Apply to World Education Services (WES) for an ICAP course-by-course credential assessment and include APEGS as a recipient.”apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply/engineer-in-training/engineer-in-traini... |
| Speech-language pathologist | Nova Scotia | World Education Services (WES) | Equivalency assessment | Source“Graduates of education programs outside of Canada must arrange for a credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) to be sent directly from WES to the Registrar.”nsraslp.ca/site/International-applicant-graduate-from-nonaccredited... |
| Water and wastewater operator | Saskatchewan | International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | Get IQAS credential assessment |
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