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Contents
Greetings from the WES Team
2025 Annual Report
Connect with WES
See you at NAFSA 2026!
Credential Evaluation Resources
Research, Policy, and Knowledge
Where Are Our Applicants From?
Greetings from the WES Team
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North America
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North America
111,292
Canada
48,724
United States
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Africa
0
Africa
17,271
Nigeria
3,724
Cameroon
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Middle East
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Middle East
12,741
United Arab Emirates
0
Asia
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Asia
94,180
India
20,745
China
12,301
Hong Kong
9,000
Philippines
8,232
Pakistan
0
Total
160,016
North America
20,995
Africa
12,741
Middle East
144,458
Asia
Recognizing Talent, Realizing Potential: 2025 Annual Report
The WES 2025 Annual Report is now live, showcasing our global impact—including support for more than 430,000 individuals—and marking 25 years of partnership in Canada. The report highlights our work in credential evaluation, policy reform, and community investment, as well as our strategy to expand access to good work.
Connect with WES
We are hitting the road this spring and hope to connect with you at one of these upcoming conferences!
See you at NAFSA 2026!
, May 26–29, in Orlando, Florida.
Allison Seo
Nursing Education in Ghana: Developing Nursing Curriculum to Improve Competency
Wednesday, May 27 | 10:30 -12:00 p.m. EDT
Cindy Platek
Digital Transformation and Higher Education Innovation in Latin America: Building Sustainable Models Post-COVID
Wednesday, May 27 | 10:30 -12:00 p.m. EDT
Greg Blitstein
Global Solutions for Local Classrooms: Combating the U.S. Teacher Shortage
Wednesday, May 27 | 10:30 -12:00 p.m. EDT
Hassan Eziou
Second Language Shift in North Africa: Impacts on Student Mobility
Wednesday, May 27 | 10:30 -12:00 p.m. EDT
Sabita Sagi
NEP 2020: Transforming Learning in India for the World
Wednesday, May 27 | 10:30 -12:00 p.m. EDT
Ka Kei Tsang
Alternative Pathways in Global Education: Insights from Hong Kong
Wednesday, May 27 | 10:30 -12:00 p.m. EDT
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Esther Benjamin
Global Outlook Spotlight
Friday, May 29 | 9:00 – 9:50 a.m. EDT
As higher education continues to experience turbulent times represented by global talent shifts, digital transformation, and the need for new skills in the workforce, international cooperation and learning from each other to form creative solutions are more vital than ever. NAFSA’s President and Chair of the Board of Directors, Ahmad Ezzeddine, alongside a diverse panel of global educators, will explore the challenges and opportunities amid new realities. Learn how we can affirm the importance and impact of the critical work we do to serve students and scholars.
Chaired by Ahmad Ezzeddine and joined by panelists Esther Benjamin, Yokoi Atsufumi, and Maysa Furlan.
Bryce Loo
We're also returning as the sponsor of the
and the
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Supporting International Students in the U.S. Workforce: Advocacy and Practice
Wednesday, May 27 | 2:10 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
This session presents new research, insights, and policy updates on international students in the U.S. workforce, exploring critical factors that shape access to career opportunities. Participants will gain advocacy skills, campus strategies, tools, and resources to enhance employment supports and outcomes for international students in the U.S. economy.
Chaired by Bryce Loo and joined by panelists Zuzana C. Wootson, Elif Balin, and Khadeejah Lasuc.
WES will be at booth #811 in the expo hall
We're also returning as the sponsor of the WES: NAFSA African Fellows Program and the Symposium on Leadership.
Credential Evaluation Resources
WES Engage Speaker Series Replay
This spring, we launched a
new
virtual
program,
the
WES
Engage
Speaker
Series.
The
series
provides
institutions
with an
opportunity
to engage
with our
community
while
learning
about our
non-profit
social enterprise.
The first
session in
the
series
introduced
WES
credential
evaluations
and
highlighted
the
benefits
of
partnering
with
a
credential
evaluation
specialist.
We also
talked to
one of our
partners at
Teachers
College,
Columbia University,
about
experience
working
with WES.
Watch the program here or
.
Video Library for Institutional Partners
Did you know we have a YouTube channel?
and find tutorials,
testimonials,
and
other
resources.
We have
also
curated a playlist
especially
for
institutional
partners.
Research, Policy, and Knowledge
Trust Through Information: Strengthening Canada’s International Student Information Ecosystem
International students make critical contributions to Canada, but they need clear, accurate, and timely information to succeed. This seven-part series examines systemic challenges in the information network that international students rely on, and highlights key issues such as information gaps, inconsistent messaging, unregulated agents, and AI-driven misinformation.
Where Are Our Applicants From?
In 2025, WES evaluated more than 430,000
academic qualifications
from
more
than
200
countries
and
territories.
Click on
and
explore
the
map
to see
the top
five countries
of each region.
for more details.
Americas 12%
United States
Canada
Brazil
Colombia
Mexico
Asia 42%
India
Philippines
China
Pakistan
Republic of Korea
Europe 12%
United Kingdom
Ukraine
France
Spain
Russian Federation
Middle East 4%
Iran
Türkiye
Lebanon
Jordan
Israel
Africa 29%
Nigeria
Cameroon
Ghana
Algeria
Morocco
Oceania 1%
Australia
New Zealand
Fiji
Guam
Papua New Guinea
Americas 12%
United States
Canada
Brazil
Colombia
Mexico
Europe 12%
United Kingdom
Ukraine
France
Spain
Russian Federation
Middle East 4%
Iran
Türkiye
Lebanon
Jordan
Israel
Africa 29%
Nigeria
Cameroon
Ghana
Algeria
Morocco
Asia 42%
India
Philippines
China
Pakistan
Republic of Korea
Oceania 1%
Australia
New Zealand
Fiji
Guam
Papua New Guinea
Note: Percentages have been rounded up.
