Interested in hiring an internationally trained candidate, but uncertain how to assess an applicant's international education, credits and grades?
Credential evaluation services are your answer. Credential evaluations reassure you of the authenticity of the credentials. The evaluation also shows you how international credits and grades compare with Canadian credentials.
There are three main credential evaluation services in Ontario:
Many newcomers have already obtained their credential evaluation through one of the above services. Some candidates have their completed evaluations scanned into the "educational assessment" sections of their Skills International profiles. If you open an employer account on Skills International, you would have access to these evaluations.
If you have been presented with a credential evaluation and need some help understanding it, the Access Centre for Regulated Employment is there to assist you.
Many employers are incorporating credential evaluations into their selection processes. Click here (pdf) to read a tip from an Employer Leader.
To read more about how international credentials are evaluated, click here.