Contents
Greetings from the WES Team
Quick Quiz
By the Numbers
Knowledge and Research
Partner Highlight
Meet and Connect with WES
Social Impact Spotlight
WES News
Greetings from the WES Team
Quick Quiz: Minimizing the Risk of Fraud
Protecting the integrity of your institution’s screening and admissions processes is crucial. Minimize the risk of receiving fraudulent documents by taking proper steps and precautions. Test your knowledge with our quick quiz and find out how WES ensures a secure process for you, your institution, and applicants.
Due to privacy laws, WES cannot share forgeries with anyone other than the applicant and any third-party recipients.
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As a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) in the United States and the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC), WES shares information about all confirmed fraudulent documents with other members of these organizations to reduce the risk of the applicant going to another service and trying again.
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WES adheres to a strict privacy policy concerning fraudulent documents. As a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) in the United States and the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC), WES shares information about all confirmed fraudulent documents with other members of these organizations to reduce the risk of the applicant going to another service and trying again.
The accreditation status of the institution is not considered when determining the equivalency of an academic credential during the evaluation process.
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The accreditation status of the issuing institution is a key piece of information when evaluating credentials. This information is included in the report’s Summary Statement and analysis of each credential. It is important to remember that WES evaluations are advisory in nature. Evaluation reports provide details that report recipients need in order to make informed and fair decisions regarding academic, licensing, or job candidates.
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On the contrary, the accreditation status of the issuing institution is a key piece of information when evaluating credentials. This information is included in the report’s Summary Statement and analysis of each credential. It is important to remember that WES evaluations are advisory in nature. Evaluation reports provide details that report recipients need in order to make informed and fair decisions regarding academic, licensing, or job candidates.
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By the Numbers: Lifetime Value of WES Evaluations
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North America
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North America
111,292
Canada
48,724
United States
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Africa
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Africa
17,271
Nigeria
3,724
Cameroon
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Middle East
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Middle East
12,741
United Arab Emirates
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Asia
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Asia
94,180
India
20,745
China
12,301
Hong Kong
9,000
Philippines
8,232
Pakistan
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160,016
North America
20,995
Africa
12,741
Middle East
144,458
Asia
Knowledge and Research
Connecting International Recruitment and Student Success
Stay Informed with World Education News & Reviews
Knowledge and Research
Connecting International Recruitment and Student Success
How can colleges support international student success? What are some challenges that are unique to international students? In a virtual forum hosted by the Chronicle of Higher Education and sponsored by WES, panelists discussed these questions and offered best practices for others to adopt on their campuses.
Knowledge and Research
Stay Informed with World Education News & Reviews
World Education News & Reviews (WENR) is an authoritative information source for professionals in international education. Updated regularly, the publication provides in-depth analysis and reporting on global education trends and policies that impact your work in international education.
Partner Highlight
Hear how the team at the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) selected WES to assist with APEGA’s licensure process for international candidates.
“WES is the expert in this field and we’re able to give a better outcome for our applicants when they apply.” — Stephanie James, APEGA
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Meet and Connect with WES
If you or your colleagues are attending any of these upcoming conferences or events, be sure to connect with the WES team!
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Social Impact Spotlight: #ImmigrantsWork
Finding qualified candidates is a challenge many Canadian businesses face. The #ImmigrantsWork video series highlights how employers from industries like health, hospitality, tech, energy, and finance have successfully addressed these obstacles by hiring immigrants. These employers share their insights on breaking down barriers and the positive impact immigrant employees make on their businesses.
WES News
Former WES Executive Director, Mariam Assefa, Receives Lifetime Impact Award
Mariam Assefa, who led WES for 38 years before retiring in 2019, was honored with the PIE Lifetime Impact Award at the 2024 PIE Live North America conference in Boston, Massachusetts. Under her leadership, WES empowered millions of immigrants and refugees by providing trusted credential evaluation services and fostering integration through initiatives like WES Global Talent Bridge. She also served as NAFSA president in 2006 and consulted for the U.S. government on academic credential recognition.
WES Partners with Pathways to Teach Canada
With Pathways to Teach Canada, internationally educated teachers who would like to re-enter their field can apply for certification in participating provinces and territories. WES is partnering with Pathways to Teach Canada to offer a unique, tailored credential evaluation package designed to meet the needs of education licensing boards across the country.
