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Greetings from the Director, Business Development and Client Success
Quick Quiz: The Benefits of a WES Partnership
By the Numbers
Partner Spotlight
Knowledge and Research
Social Impact Spotlight: WES Mariam Assefa Fund Turns 5
WES News
Greetings from the Director, Business Development and Client Success
Quick Quiz: The Benefits of a WES Partnership
When your candidates receive a WES credential evaluation, they benefit from a report that is widely accepted and highly respected by thousands of institutions. Also, our reports never expire, meaning your candidate can use their report throughout their career and education.
Our institutional partners also receive valuable benefits to enhance their operations and processes. Take our quick quiz to learn about some of what we offer!
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Clients who work with WES as a preferred or exclusive credential evaluation provider can expect to receive support from our dedicated Client Success team. The team aims to provide you with quick and helpful support and works closely with our internal teams to research any questions, ensuring that you receive reliable and accurate information to help you confidently make decisions regarding admissions, registration, or hiring.
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Institutions that refer their candidates to WES as a preferred or exclusive credential evaluation provider receive the benefit of added support from our Client Success team. This team is dedicated to supporting you and ensuring that you have all the information you need to make enrollment and admission decisions with confidence.
Institutions that have established an exclusive referral partnership with WES receive a complimentary subscription to our institutional WES iGPA Calculator.
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Our institutional WES iGPA Calculator is a valuable tool that complements credential evaluation. With this tool, you can quickly determine if a candidate meets your requirements. We provide this tool at no additional cost to institutions that send their candidates exclusively to WES for credential evaluation. A subscription is normally valued at $595 for two users.
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Institutions that send their candidates exclusively to WES are offered a complimentary subscription (valued at $595) to our institutional WES iGPA Calculator. The calculator is a valuable tool that complements a WES credential evaluation. It can help you and your office research and make informed decisions regarding your international applicants.
The best way to schedule a meeting or contact our Client Success team is to message managers on LinkedIn.
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Support is just an email away! Institutional partners, regardless of referral volume, receive a direct email address to use and receive swift support from our Client Success team. Clients can also complete the Contact Us form on our website, and someone from our team will be in touch.
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The best way to contact our team is by email. Institutional partners, regardless of referral volume, receive a direct email address to use and receive swift support from our Client Success team. Clients can also complete the Contact Us form on our website, and someone from our team will be in touch.
Thank you for taking our quiz! Looking for further resources to help assess your candidates’ international credentials? Visit our Institutional Partners page for more information, or complete the Contact Us form below and someone from our team will contact you.
By the Numbers
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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
Partner Spotlight
Hear how the Human Resources team at Niagara College selected WES to assist with NC’s hiring process. WES verifies job candidates’ international academic credentials.
“WES helps streamline the recruitment process [which] is the main thing.” — Josephine Boydell, Niagara College
Knowledge and Research
Forming Connections in India
International Student Mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa: Trends in Nigeria and Ghana
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Knowledge and Research
Forming Connections in India
So far in 2024, WES has provided nearly 77,000 credential evaluations for Indian applicants so they can embark on new academic and professional paths in the United States or Canada. This past summer, several members of the WES team traveled to India to connect with institutions and prospective applicants. These visits allow us to see key partners in person and gain valuable insights directly from those we work with and serve. Browse the gallery to view some highlights.
Knowledge and Research
Forming Connections in India
While in India, Esther Benjamin also joined Mridu Bhandari, Consulting Editor, Network 18, for a thought-provoking discussion about evolving trends affecting Indian students and immigrants seeking opportunities abroad. Watch the full interview!
Knowledge and Research
International Student Mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa: Trends in Nigeria and Ghana
This WENR article examines the structural factors influencing outbound student mobility in Nigeria and Ghana, within the broader context of developments in sub-Saharan Africa. The region will become an increasingly important recruitment market for international students.
Social Impact Spotlight: WES Mariam Assefa Fund Turns 5
Five years ago, the WES Mariam Assefa Fund was founded to tackle tough questions on how to better support immigrant and refugee communities and disrupt power imbalances between grantors and grantees. Guided by our commitment to participatory grantmaking and trust-based philanthropy, we reflect on the successes and lessons we've learned.
WES News
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Enhancing Digital Verification of Academic Records from India
WES and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) have established a partnership to streamline the verification and transfer of digital academic credentials from Indian education institutions and other academic and regulatory boards to WES.
WES Marks 50 Years of Impact with WES Values Awards and Higher Education Scholarships for Refugees
WES celebrated its 50th anniversary by honoring individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact in advancing educational, economic, and social inclusion for international students, immigrants, and refugees. The WES Values Awards recognized Syed Hussan, Executive Director of the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, Canada, and Dr. Diya Abdo, founder of Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR), United States. WES also announced the launch of higher education scholarships for refugees, awarded to Community Sponsorship Hub, which supports the U.S. Welcome Corps on Campus; World University Service of Canada; and Southern New Hampshire University. WES will contribute a total of nearly $400,000 and the scholarship is expected to fund at least 20 students seeking to study in the U.S. and Canada.
WES Recognized for Leadership in Building a Diverse and Inclusive Canadian Economy
WES has been honoured with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Inclusive Growth Award, recognizing its leadership in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion across Canada’s economy. As a non-profit social enterprise working at the intersection of education, workforce development, philanthropy, and policy, WES is deeply committed to breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for newcomers to Canada. WES’ work not only opens doors for millions, but also helps build a more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable future for all of Canada.
