Education Credentials Assessment (ECA) - Canada

The ECA compares your overseas education to Canadian education standards and provides you with an equivalency certificate. A positive ECA is mandatory for the skilled immigration process and can also assist with further education in Canada if desired.

Designated ECA Providers Recognized by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC):

1. World Education Services (WES)
   • Website: https://www.wes.org/ca/
2. International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS)
   • Website: https://www.icascanada.ca/
3. Comparative Education Service (CES) - University of Toronto
   • Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/comparative-education-service
4. International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) - Government of Alberta
   • Website: https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-international-qualifications-assessment.aspx
5. Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI) - Government of Quebec
   • Website: https://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/education/comparative-evaluation/index.html

Skill Assessment - Australia

Skill Assessment is a critical step in the Australian skilled immigration process. The specific body you choose for skill assessment depends on your profession. Below are the main skill assessment bodies in Australia:

1. Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)

   • Occupations: Trades such as electricians, plumbers, carpenters, etc.
   • Website: https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/

2. Australian Computer Society (ACS)

   • Occupations: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professionals
   • Website: https://www.acs.org.au/

3. Australian Medical Council (AMC)

   • Occupations: Medical practitioners and specialists
   • Website: https://www.amc.org.au/

4. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)

   • Occupations: Nursing and midwifery professionals
   • Website: https://www.anmac.org.au/

5. Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

   • Occupations: Psychologists
   • Website: https://www.psychologycouncil.org.au/

6. Vetassess

   • Occupations: Wide range of professions, including engineering, accounting, teaching, etc.
   • Website: https://www.vetassess.com.au/

7. Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT)

   • Occupations: Interpreters and translators
   • Website: https://ausit.org/

There are 40 to 50 skill assessment bodies in Australia that cater to various professions, including engineers, accountants, teachers, architects, and more. We can assist you in selecting the most suitable assessment body based on your profession and profile.