Contents
Highlights and Announcements
Business Updates
Research, Policy, and Knowledge
For Credential Evaluation Partners
How Are We Doing?
Highlights and Announcements
WES and Liaison Establish a New Partnership
Liaison, the leader in higher education application and enrollment solutions, and WES have announced a strategic partnership aimed at simplifying and strengthening the international student application process. This collaboration expands opportunities for international students while streamlining the admissions process for universities, creating a more inclusive and efficient pathway to graduate education.
Five Ways Funders Can Step Up
Philanthropy is uniquely suited as a sector to respond to needs that others cannot–and often more quickly, too. The year 2025 has put this agility to the test, as countless non-profits find themselves reeling in a hostile landscape, in need of extra support, monetary and otherwise. WES Chief Social Impact Officer Monica Munn and other sector leaders reflect on five key strategies their diverse institutions have used this year in response to these emergent needs—from rapid response grants to streamlined processes that reduce burdens on grantees.
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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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Total
160,016
North America
20,995
Africa
12,741
Middle East
144,458
Asia
Business Updates
As our Chief Transformation Officer shared in the last issue of the WES Voice, we are implementing and adopting new technical solutions that may affect you and your candidates.
New Applicant Reference Number Format
New Applicant Reference Number Format
Launched French Applicant Portal
Launched French Applicant Portal
New Applicant Reference Number Format
Evaluation report recipients may notice our legacy reference numbers along with the new format. Currently, reference numbers consist of seven digits (e.g., 8008001). In the future, applicant new reference numbers will consist of 10 alphanumeric characters. (e.g., B252N7UMB3).
Launched French Applicant Portal
Earlier this fall, our team built and launched a new French application portal. With this launch, we are meeting the requirements of Québec’s Bill 96 and affirming our commitment to providing high-quality services in French for our applicants, partners, and stakeholders in Canada. More importantly, we’re making it easier for French-speaking individuals to access services in their official language of choice.
If you have questions about any of these changes, please do not hesitate to contact your account manager at WES, or click on the “Connect with Us” button on this webpage to send a message to our Client Success team.
Research, Policy, and Knowledge
World Education Services: Expanding Pathways to Impact - A Case Study by the Skoll Centre
International Student Policy Brief – Canada
Research, Policy, and Knowledge
World Education Services: Expanding Pathways to Impact - A Case Study by the Skoll Centre
Our partners at the Skoll Centre recently published a new case study detailing the evolution of our 50+ year journey from a credential evaluation provider to a driver of advocacy, philanthropy, and systems change—all while keeping the needs of immigrants, international students, and refugees at the core of our work.
Research, Policy, and Knowledge
International Student Policy Brief – Canada
Canada’s international student policy is shifting—and thousands of students face uncertainty as a result. Proactive policy can chart a path forward. In our full policy brief, WES makes 10 practical recommendations that reaffirm Canada’s commitment to welcoming international students while ensuring the long-term health of the country’s education and immigration systems.
For Credential Evaluation Partners
We want to ensure that our credential evaluation partners are equipped with the right tools to meet their goals—and do it efficiently. See below to learn how we can support your operations.
Streamline the Way You Receive Credential Evaluation Reports
Does your office still rely on printed copies of evaluation reports? It might be time to consider a new way to manage your candidates’ credential evaluations. Watch the video to learn how AccessWES, our free digital report delivery platform, can save you time and cut costs.
How One Licensing Body Works With WES
As mandated by the Government of Alberta through the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) ensures that all licensed professionals meet the province’s licensure requirements. This critical work includes evaluating international academic credentials with help from WES.
How Are We Doing?
