Key Highlights

What is ICAS of Canada?
Who can apply for ICAS ECA Report?
What can I use ECA Report by ICAS for?
Does IRCC accept ICAS General Assessment Report?
How can Kansas help?

Thinking of moving to Canada for study abroad, work overseas, or to settle in Canada as a permanent resident? You will have to secure an assessment of your educational qualifications. ICAS is one of the IRCC-recognized organizations that provides assessment of foreign credentials.

What is the role of ICAS?

ICAS provides assessment reports that help immigration officials, educational institutions, and Canadian employers to understand the education completed by you from outside Canada.

What is an ECA by ICAS?

Following an assessment of educational credentials, a report - the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report - is issued by the assessing authority. By giving official recognition to their foreign credentials, an ECA Report enables individuals to achieve their personal, educational, and career goals.

Among the IRCC-designated organizations to provide ECAs, ICAS provides credential assessment services to individuals applying to immigrate to Canada. Those applying for admission in the colleges in Ontario can also approach ICAS for an assessment.

Who can apply for ICAS ECA Report?

Each year, ICAS provides assessments to over 10,000 applicants with -

technical,
post-secondary, and
senior-secondary qualifications.

With an updated on-site research library, ICAS has samples of different documents at all levels in more than 200 countries across the world.

What is the cost to get an Assessment Report from ICAS?

The overall costs to be borne by you will be as per the processing fee for the report as well as courier delivery charges etc., as applicable.

ICAS Assessment - Charges
For		Fee in Canadian Dollars
General Assessment Report		$90
Secondary School Comprehensive Assessment Report		$130
Post-secondary Comprehensive Assessment Report		$200
Secondary and Postsecondary Comprehensive Assessment		$280
ICAS Assessment Report for Canadian immigration		$200
Other services	Courier - international	$85
	Courier - to US	$35
	Courier - in Canada	$25
	Extra originals (assessment fee includes one original report)	$30, for each extra original
	Electronic copy	$30
	Electronic Transmission to Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) [Recommended for those applying for admission to colleges in Ontario]	$30
	Additional Report for the US 2 reports issued - (1) comparing education to Ontario/Canada, and (2) comparing education to the US educational system. [US reports can only be prepared for applicants currently living in Canada]	$50
	Reports in both English and French If documents and/or their translations are provided in English and French. 2 reports issued - (1) in English, and (2) in French.	General - $60 Comprehensive - $90

Why to get an assessment from ICAS?

ICAS prepares assessment reports that -

describe the education completed outside Canada, and
establish the equivalence of education completed outside Canada.

An ECA report analyses your academic background to see where you stand in terms of the Canadian education system.

Assessments are prepared for the different levels of education.

What can I use my ECA Report by ICAS for?

An ICAS assessment report can set you up on the path to achieving your personal and career goals if you are -

Applying for Canadian permanent residence,
Intending to study abroad in Canada,
Exploring options for work overseas in Canada,
Living in Canada and have received some or all of your education from outside Canada,
Living in Canada and applying for a TN visa for working in the US (under the North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA),
Were educated in another province/territory of Canada but need on Ontario qualification for the purposes of study/employment, or
Living in Canada and interested in education programs offered in other countries.

How many types of ICAS reports?

ICAS offers four different kinds of assessment reports. These are -

4 Types of ICAS Reports
[1] General Assessment Report	Most popular Also known as a document-by-document assessment Describes the education completed by the applicant Suggests the comparable level in Ontario/Canada for each of the credentials Most commonly required by employers
[2] Secondary School Comprehensive Assessment Report	Assesses senior secondary education completed outside Canada Suggests the comparable level of education in Ontario/Canada Provides a list of all courses/subjects completed as per Grade 12 in Ontario/Canada, with the comparable grades and credit values Most-commonly required for admission to a postsecondary program
[3] Post-secondary Comprehensive Assessment Report	Also known as post-secondary course-by-course assessment Describes the post-secondary - university or college - education completed outside Canada For each credential, the comparable level in Ontario/Canada is given Gives a list of the courses/subjects completed, with the comparable grades and credit values
[4] Secondary and Postsecondary Comprehensive Assessment Report	Combines the [2] and [3] above-mentioned. Describes the education completed Suggests the education level that it can be compared to in Ontario/Canada Provides a list of senior secondary and postsecondary courses/subjects completed, along with the comparable grades and credit values.

Does IRCC accept ICAS General Assessment Report?

No. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will only accept the Canadian Immigration Assessment Report by ICAS.

How to apply to ICAS for ECA Report for immigration?

For Canadian immigration, you will have to get the Canadian Immigration Assessment Package from ICAS.

ICAS ECA Report for Immigration - Stepwise process
STEP 1	Complete the online application form.
STEP 2	Receive confirmation email from ICAS, containing - Your ICAS File Number Document Submission Form Official Records Request Form
STEP 3	Print and complete the Document Submission Form
STEP 4	Send by mail or courier the following to ICAS office in Canada - The duly completed Document Submission Form, Photocopies of the documents for your country (will be mentioned under “To be submitted to ICAS by the applicant”), and Photocopies of any other applicable documents.

What will I get if I opt for ICAS ECA Report for immigration purposes?

The Canadian Immigration Assessment Package by ICAS includes -

Electronic storage of the report for verification by IRCC,
An electronic copy of the ECA Report, along with
Two original assessment reports.

How will I get my ICAS ECA Report?

ICAS sends reports by regular mail, unless delivery by courier is specifically requested by the applicant.

How long will my ECA Report by ICAS be valid for?

Your ECA Report for immigration purposes issued by ICAS will be accepted by IRCC for five years from the date of issue. If required, a renewal can be requested after the expiry of the validity of the assessment report.

How can Kansas help?

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Other Important FAQs

What is a credential?

Generally, a credential is an academic or educational qualification that you have completed.

A credential might also refer to occupational qualifications, such as for work experience or professional certification.

Academic Credentials	Professional or Occupational Credentials
High school diploma College diploma Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree PhD degree Professional degrees (medicine, law etc.)	Professional licenses Work experience Trade certificates Apprenticeships Memberships in professional associations

Credentials got from outside of Canada are referred to as “foreign credentials” or “international credentials”. Your foreign credentials might have to be evaluated if you seek to study/work in, or immigrate to Canada.

Why to get my international credentials assessed?

You will have to submit proof of an assessment of your credentials when applying for -

study overseas at the higher education level,
licensure with a professional association,
gaining entry into an apprenticeship program, or
when applying to migrate to Canada.

Why do I have to get my educational credentials assessed?

You will have to get your assessment from an organization or professional body - specifically selected for the purpose by IRCC - for:

Study abroad in Canada,
Work overseas in Canada, or
Settle in Canada as a permanent resident.

What happens after a positive assessment?

Following an assessment, a report will be issued by the assessing authority. It will be this report - officially referred to as your Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) Report - that tells you what your education level is equivalent to as per the education system in Canada. The processing times as well as costs vary from organization to organization.

Which are the IRCC-designated organizations that provide ECA Reports?

IRCC-designated Organizations for ECA Reports
For Assessment of Academic Credentials	ICAS: International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
	CES: Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
	WES: World Education Services
	IQAS: International Qualifications Assessment Service
	ICES: International Credential Evaluation Service
IRCC-designated organization based on occupation	For doctors: Medical Council of India
	For pharmacists: Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada

Can I get extra copies of my ICAS ECA Report?

Extra original reports might be requested for, at an additional cost.

Can I use ICAS assessment report for Canada Express Entry?

Yes. ICAS is officially designated by IRCC to provide ECA Reports for immigration purposes.

How many Canada immigration points will my ECA Report get me?

Your ECA Report for immigration gets you -

Up to 25 points as eligibility points for making your Express Entry profile, and
Up to CRS 150 ranking points (when applying without a spouse/partner) while your profile is in the IRCC pool of candidates.

Here, CRS stands for the Comprehensive Ranking System.

Can I use my ECA Report even after I migrate to Canada?

Yes. Your ECA Report can be used for immigration, as well as for -

Work in Canada,
Admission to educational institutions, and
As part of the licensing process with certain regulatory bodies.

Can I upgrade my ICAS Assessment Report for Canadian immigration?

Yes. If you have already received an ICAS Assessment Report, you can get the same upgraded to the Canadian Immigration Assessment Package. Additional documents might have to be submitted for the upgrade.

How much do I pay for Canadian immigration assessment package by ICAS?

CAD 200 is the fee for the Canadian immigration assessment package offered by ICAS.

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