ECA Required Academic Documents – IQAS

Algeria ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Australia ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Bangladesh ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Belgium ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Brazil............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Cameroon ................................................................................................................................................... 8
China ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Colombia .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Ivory Coast ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Croatia ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Egypt ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Ethiopia ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
France ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Germany ................................................................................................................................................... 16
Ghana ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
Hong Kong ............................................................................................................................................... 18
India ........................................................................................................................................................... 19
Iran ............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Iraq ............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Ireland ....................................................................................................................................................... 23
Italy ............................................................................................................................................................ 24
Jamaica..................................................................................................................................................... 25
Japan ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Jordan ....................................................................................................................................................... 27
Kenya ........................................................................................................................................................ 28
Lebanon .................................................................................................................................................... 29
Mexico ....................................................................................................................................................... 30
Moldova .................................................................................................................................................... 31
Morocco .................................................................................................................................................... 32
Nepal.......................................................................................................................................................... 33
Netherlands ............................................................................................................................................. 34

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New Zealand ............................................................................................................................................ 35
Nigeria ....................................................................................................................................................... 36
Pakistan .................................................................................................................................................... 38
Philippines ............................................................................................................................................... 40
Poland ....................................................................................................................................................... 41
Romania.................................................................................................................................................... 42
Russia ....................................................................................................................................................... 43
South Africa ............................................................................................................................................. 44
South Korea ............................................................................................................................................. 45
Sri Lanka .................................................................................................................................................. 46
Sudan ........................................................................................................................................................ 47
Syria ........................................................................................................................................................... 48
Tunisia ...................................................................................................................................................... 49
Ukraine ...................................................................................................................................................... 50
United Kingdom...................................................................................................................................... 51
United States ........................................................................................................................................... 52
Venezuela ................................................................................................................................................. 53
Vietnam ..................................................................................................................................................... 54
Zimbabwe ................................................................................................................................................. 55

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Algeria
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Brevet de Technicien certificate / applicant
Supérieur degree certificate/
Attestation of
 Licence
Success
 Magister (Attestations de
 Diplôme d'Études Réussite)
Supérieures Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly
 Diplôme de Post- transcript (relevé by the issuing
Graduation Spécialisée de notes) / a letter institution
 Doctorate d’Etat confirming the
awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma/ Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Baccalauréat de Attestation of applicant
l'Enseignement Success
Secondaire (Attestations de
Réussite)
 Baccalauréat Technique
Examination Official copy Sent to IQAS directly
results (relevé de by the issuing
notes de l’examen institution
final)

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Australia
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 AQF Advanced Diploma certificate / degree applicant
/ Diploma Certificate certificate
 Associate degree
Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly
 Bachelor’s degree transcript / a letter by the issuing
 Graduate Certificate / confirming the institution
Diploma awarding of
 Postgraduate Certificate doctorate
/ Diploma
 Master’s degree
 Doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly
certificate by the appropriate
 Australian Capital
state department of
Territory Year 12 that lists all
education
Certificate subjects / exams
 Higher School taken and grades
Certificate earned
 Northern Territory
Certificate of Education
 Queensland Senior
Certificate
 South Australian
Certificate of Education
 Tasmanian Certificate of
Education

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Bangladesh
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Diploma (e.g., in a certificate / degree applicant
technical or health field) certificate
Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly
 Bachelor’s degree transcript (mark by the institution
 Master’s degree sheet / result card) attended
 Doctorate / a letter
confirming the It must be stamped
awarding of and verified by the
doctorate Controller of
Examination
College-issued BTEB Diplomas:
mark sheet / result directly by the
card will not be Bangladesh
accepted Technical Education
Board
Health Diplomas
(e.g., Nursing,
Midwifery, Pharmacy,
etc.): directly by a
professional Board,
e.g.,
Bangladesh Board of
Nursing and
Midwifery or
Bangladesh Board of
Pharmacy
Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Example: Certificate / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Higher Secondary diploma applicant
Certificate Exam certificate Official copy Sent to IQAS directly
(mark sheet / by the Board of
result card) Intermediate and
Secondary Education

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Belgium
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Bachelor’s degree certificate / degree applicant
 Master’s degree certificate
 Bachelor-na-Bachelor / Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly
Diplôme de transcript (bijlage by the issuing
spécialisation / Bachelier bij het institution
de spécialisation getuigschrift) /
 Master-na-Master / Diploma
Master complémentaire / Supplement / a
Master de spécialisation
letter confirming
 Gegradueerde / Graduat
the awarding of
 Kandidaat / Candidat
doctorate
 Licentiaat / Licencié
 Diploma van grondige
studies / Diplômé
d'études approfondies
 Gediplomeerde in de
aanvullende studiën /
Diplôme d'études
complémentaires
 Doctor / Doctorat

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly
 Abschlusszeugnis der certificate by the issuing
Oberstufe des (abschlusszeugnis institution
Sekundarunterrichts / relevé de notes)
 Certificat that lists all
d'enseignement
subjects / exams
secondaire supérieur
taken and grades
 Diploma van secundair
earned
onderwijs

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Brazil
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Título de Bacharel / certificate / degree applicant
Grau de Bacharel / certificate
Diploma de Bacharel Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly
 Título de Licenciado / transcript (histórico by the issuing
Grau de Licenciado / escolar) / a letter institution
Diploma de Licenciado confirming the
 Título de Tecnólogo / awarding of
Grau de Tecnólogo doctorate
 Certificado de
Especialista / Curso de
Especialização
 Título de Mestre / Grau
de Mestre / Diploma de
Mestre
 Título de Doutor / Grau
de Doutor / Diploma de
Doutor

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly
 Certificado de certificate by the issuing
Conclusão de Ensino (histórico escolar) institution
Médio that lists all
 Certificado de subjects / exams
Conclusão de Segundo taken and grades
Grau earned
 Título de Técnico /
Diploma de Técnico de
Segundo Grau

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Cameroon
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Higher National Diploma certificate / degree applicant
 Diplôme d'Études certificate
Universitaires
Professionnelles Attestation of Official copy Sent to IQAS directly
 Brevet de Technicien Success by the issuing
Supérieur / Diplôme de (Attestations de institution
Technicien Supérieur Réussite)
 Diplôme Universitaire de
Technologie
 Licence
 Bachelor’s degree
 Maîtrise
 Master's degree
 Diplôme d'Études
Approfondies
 Diplôme d'Études
Professionnelles
Approfondies
 Doctorat

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Examination Official copy Sent directly by:
 General Certificate of results (relevé de
notes)  the Cameroon
Education
General Certificate
Ordinary/Advanced
of Education Board
Level
 the institution
(lycée) attended
 Baccalauréat de
l’Enseignement
Secondaire Général/
Technique

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China
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Certificate of certificate / degree applicant
Graduation (2-3 year certificate
post-secondary Academic transcript Credentials report Sent to IQAS directly
program) (Zhuanke) / a letter confirming by China Academic by CDGDC or
 Certificate of the awarding of Degrees and CHESICC
Graduation (4-5 year doctorate Graduate
undergraduate Education
program) (Benke) Development
 Bachelor’s Degree Center (CDGDC) or
 Master’s Degree China Higher
 Doctor’s Degree Education Student
Information and
Career Center
(CHESICC)

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Provincial Credentials report Sent to IQAS directly
 Certificate of Graduation graduation exam by China by CDGDC
from Senior Secondary result or National
School Academic
College Entrance Degrees and
(普通高中毕业证书) Exam result
Graduate
 Certificate of Graduation
from Specialized Senior Education
Secondary School Development
 (中等专业学校毕业证书) Center (CDGDC)
 Certificate of Graduation
from Vocational Senior
Secondary School
 (职业高中毕业证书)
 Certificate of Graduation
from Technical Workers
School
(技工学校毕业证书)

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Colombia
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Técnico certificate / degree applicant
 Técnico Profesional certificate
 Tecnólogo
 Tecnólogo Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS
Especializado transcript directly by the
 Licenciado / Título (certificado de issuing institution
 Título de Especialista estudios /
 Magíster / Maestría calificaciones) / a
 Título de Doctor letter confirming
the awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS
 Bachiller Académico certificate directly by the
 Bachiller Técnico (certificado de institution (lycée)
 Examen de Validación estudios / attended
del Bachillerato calificaciones) that
Académico lists all subjects /
exams taken and
grades earned

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Ivory Coast
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Diplôme Universitaire de certificate / degree applicant
Technologie certificate /
 Diplôme Universitaire de Attestation of
Technologie Success
 Diplôme Universitaire (Attestations de
d'Etudes Réussite) /
 Licence Attestation of
 Maîtrise Admission
 Diplôme d'Études (Attestations
Approfondies d'admission)
 Diplôme d'Études
Supérieures Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS
 Doctorat de Specialité transcript (relevé directly by the
de Troisième Cycle de notes) / a letter institution attended
 Doctorat d'État confirming the
awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS
 Baccalauréat certificate (relevé directly by the
 Diplôme de Bachelier de de notes de Direction des
l'Enseignement du l’examen final) that Examens et
Second Degré lists all subjects /
Concours, Ministère
 Baccalauréat Technique exams taken and
de l'Education
grades earned
Nationale

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Croatia
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Diploma Više certificate / degree applicant
Obrazovanje certificate
 Diploma Visoko
Obrazovanje / Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS
Diplomirani transcript (prijepiš directly by the
 Baccalaureus ocjena) / Diploma issuing institution
 Magistar Supplement / a
 Diploma Specijalist letter confirming
 Doktorat the awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS
 Svjedodžba o Maturi certificate directly by the
 Svjedodžba o Završnom (svjedodžba) that institution attended
Ispitu lists all subjects /
exams taken and
grades earned

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Egypt
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Diploma certificate / degree applicant
 Bachelor’s degree certificate
 Diploma of Graduate
Studies Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS
 Master's degree transcript / a letter directly by the
 Doctorate confirming the institution attended
awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS
 Certificate of General certificate (‫شهادة‬ directly by the
Secondary Education ‫)العامة الثانوية الدراسة‬ Ministry of
 Vocational Secondary that lists all
Education, Regional
Education Certificate subjects / exams
Governorate or
 Secondary Education taken and grades
Examination
Certificate of Al-Azhar earned
Department

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Ethiopia
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Diploma / Advanced certificate / degree applicant
Diploma certificate
 Bachelor’s degree
 Master's degree Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS
 Doctorate transcript / a letter directly by the
confirming the institution attended
awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Examination Official copy Sent to IQAS
 Ethiopian University Results directly by the
Entrance Examination National
Certificate Organization for
 Ethiopian Higher Examinations of the
Education Entrance
Ministry of
Qualification Certificate
Education
 Ethiopian School
Leaving Certificate

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France
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Brevet de Technicien certificate / degree applicant
Supérieur certificate /
 Diplôme d'Études Attestation of
Universitaires Success
Générales (Attestations de
 Diplôme Universitaire de Réussite)
Technologie
 Grade de Licence Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS
 Maîtrise transcript (relevé directly by the
 Grade de Master de notes) / institution attended
 Diplôme d'Études Diploma
Approfondies Supplement / a
 Diplôme d'Études letter confirming
Supérieures the awarding of
Spécialisées doctorate
 Grade de Docteur
 Diplôme d'Habilitation

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS
 Diplôme du certificate (relevé directly by the
Baccalauréat Général de notes de institution attended
 Diplôme du l’examen final) that
Baccalauréat lists all subjects /
Technologique exams taken and
 Diplôme du grades earned /
Baccalauréat Attestation
Professionnel
 Diplôme d'accès aux
études universitaires

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Germany
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Fachhochschuldiplom certificate / degree applicant
 Berufsakademien certificate
Diplom
 Diplom / Magister Artium Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS
/ Erste Staatsprüfung transcript directly by the
 Bachelor (jahreszeugnisse / institution attended
 Master leistungsnachweis
 Doktor e) / Diploma
 Habilitation Supplement / a
letter confirming
the awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS
 Zeugnis der certificate (zeugnis directly by the
Allgemeinen / institution attended
Hochschulreife / Abitur abschlussprüfung)
 Fachgebundene that lists all
Hochschulreife / subjects / exams
Fachhochschulreife taken and grades
 Berufsschulabschluss / earned
Berufsfachschulabschlu
ss

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Ghana
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Certificate / Diploma certificate / degree applicant
 Higher National Diploma certificate
 Bachelor’s degree
 Postgraduate Diploma Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS
 Master’s degree transcript / a letter directly by the
 Doctorate confirming the institution attended
awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Examination Official copy Sent to IQAS
 West African Senior results directly by the West
School Certificate African
Examination Examinations
 Senior Secondary Council (WAEC)
School Certificate
 General Certificate of Or alternatively: Sent to IQAS by an
Education Ordinary applicant
Photocopy with a
Level
West African
 General Certificate of
Education Advanced Examinations
Level Council (WAEC)
scratch card

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Hong Kong
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Certificate / Diploma certificate / degree applicant
 Higher Certificate / certificate
Higher Diploma
 Associate degree Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS
 Bachelor’s degree transcript / a letter directly by the
 Postgraduate Certificate confirming the institution attended
/ Postgraduate Diploma awarding of
 Master's degree doctorate
 Doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Examination Official copy Sent to IQAS
 Hong Kong Diploma of results directly by the Hong
Secondary Education Kong Examinations
 Hong Kong Certificate of Authority
Education Examination
 Hong Kong Advanced
Level Examination

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India
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Bachelor’s Degree applicant
Degree
 Postgraduate
Certificate / Diploma
 Diploma Academic transcript / Official copy Sent to IQAS
 Master’s Degree Examination results / directly by the
 Master of Philosophy institution which
A letter confirming the
 Doctor’s Degree issued the final
awarding of doctorate
degree certificate
(university or
Graduates of Magadh autonomous
University must send their college) in a sealed
degrees and transcripts envelope that is
attested by the university signed / stamped
as genuine through RTI across the back flap
(Right to Information) by the official

Graduates of Sikkim College-issued mark

Manipal University (SMU) sheet / result card
must send official will not be accepted
documentation issued by unless from an
SMU confirming the name autonomous college
and address of the
learning centre / study
centre / campus where a
program was completed.
Distance education
credentials from SMU will
not be assessed because
they cannot be verified
conclusively.

Graduates of I.K. Gujral

Punjab Technical
University must also apply
through IKGPTU student
support centre for their

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 mark sheets to be posted
online for verification

Technical Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Diploma in applicant
Engineering
Academic transcript / Official copy Sent to IQAS
Examination results directly by the state
board in a sealed
envelope that is
signed / stamped
across the back flap
by the official
 Diploma in General Diploma Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
Nursing and applicant
Midwifery
Annual Statement of Marks Official copy Sent to IQAS
directly by the
Nursing Board /
Council in a sealed
envelope that is
signed / stamped
across the back flap
by the official
Academic transcript that Official copy Sent to IQAS
lists hours of lecture and directly by the
clinical experience institution attended
in a sealed envelope
that is signed /
stamped across the
back flap by the
official

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Higher Secondary certificate that lists the examination board
Certificate all subjects / in a sealed envelope
 Intermediate exams taken and that is signed / stamped
Examination grades earned across the back flap by
Certificate
the official

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Iran
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Associate degree certificate / applicant
(Kardani) / Advanced degree
Diploma (Fogh Diplom) certificate
 Bachelor’s degree
(Karshenasi) / Licence Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Master's degree transcript / a the institution attended
(Karshenasi Ershad) / letter confirming
Fogh Licence the awarding of
 Doctorate doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 High School Diploma certificate that the institution attended
(Diplome Motevassette) lists all subjects
 Pre-University / exams taken
Certificate (Madrake and grades
Pish-Daneshgahi) earned

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Iraq
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to Type of How to submit
submit document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Technician Diploma certificate / applicant
 Bachelor’s degree degree
 Higher Diploma / certificate
Postgraduate Diploma
 Master's degree Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Doctorate transcript / a the institution attended
letter confirming
the awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to Type of How to submit
submit document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Secondary School certificate that the Ministry of
Certificate / lists all subjects Education
Baccalaureate / exams taken
Examination Certificate and grades
 Vocational Secondary earned
School Certificate /
Vocational Sixth Form
Baccalaureate

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Ireland
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Higher Certificate / certificate / applicant
Diploma degree
 Bachelor’s degree certificate
 Postgraduate Diploma
 Master’s degree Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Doctorate transcript / the institution attended
Diploma
Supplement / a
letter confirming
the awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Example: Examination Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Leaving Certificate results the State Examinations
Commission

23
Italy
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to Type of How to submit
submit document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Diploma Accademico certificate / applicant
 Diploma di degree
Perfezionamento certificate
 Diploma Universitario
 Laurea Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Diploma di transcript the institution attended
Specializzazione / (valutazioni di
Specialista un corso) /
 Laurea Magistrale / Diploma
Specialistica Supplement / a
 Master Universitario letter confirming
 Dottorato di Ricerca the awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to Type of How to submit
submit document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Diploma di Esame di certificate the institution attended
Stato (pagelle
 Diploma di Maturità scolastiche)
that lists all
subjects /
exams taken
and grades
earned

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Jamaica
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to Type of How to submit
submit document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Diploma certificate / applicant
 Associate degree degree
 Bachelor’s degree certificate
 Postgraduate Diploma
 Master's degree Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Doctorate transcript / a the institution attended
letter
confirming the
awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to Type of How to submit
submit document
Examples: Examination Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by:
 Caribbean Examinations results
 the Caribbean
Council Secondary
Examinations Council
Education Certificate
 United Kingdom-based
 General Certificate of
overseas examining
Education Ordinary
agencies
Level
 General Certificate of
Education Advanced
Level
 Caribbean Advanced
Proficiency Examination

25
Japan
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to Type of How to submit
submit document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Advanced Diploma certificate / applicant
 Associate degree degree
 Bachelor’s degree certificate
 Master's degree
 Doctorate Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
transcript / a the institution attended
letter confirming
the awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to Type of How to submit
submit document
Example: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Upper Secondary certificate that the institution attended
School Leaving lists all subjects
Certificate / exams taken
and grades
earned

26
Jordan
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to Type of How to submit
submit document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Associate degree / certificate / applicant
College Diploma degree
 Bachelor’s degree certificate
 Higher Diploma
 Master's degree Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Doctorate transcript / a the institution attended
letter confirming
the awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to Type of How to submit
submit document
Examples: Examination Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Certificate of General results the Ministry of Education
Secondary Education Department of
 Certificate of Vocational Examinations
Secondary Education

27
Kenya
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Certificate / Diploma certificate / applicant
 Higher Diploma degree
 Bachelor’s degree certificate
 Postgraduate Diploma
 Master’s degree Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Doctorate transcript / a the institution attended
letter confirming
the awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Examination Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Kenya Certificate of results the Kenya National
Secondary Education Examinations Council
 Kenya Certificate of
Education
 Kenya Advanced
Certificate of Education

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Lebanon
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to Type of How to submit
submit document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Bachelor’s degree / certificate / applicant
Licence degree
 Maîtrise certificate
 Master's degree
 Diplôme d'Etudes Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
Approfondies transcript / a the institution attended
 Diplôme d'Etudes
letter confirming
Supérieures
the awarding of
 Doctorat
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to Type of How to submit
submit document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Baccalauréat Libanais certificate that the Ministry of
 Baccalauréat Technique lists all subjects Education and Higher
/ exams taken Education
and grades
earned

29
Mexico
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to Type of How to submit
submit document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Título de Técnico certificate / applicant
Superior Universitario / degree
Título de Profesional certificate
Asociado
 Título de Licenciado Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Grado de Maestro transcript the institution attended
 Título de Especialista
(certificado de
 Grado de Doctor
estudios /
calificaciones) /
a letter
confirming the
awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to Type of How to submit
submit document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Bachillerato General certificate the institution attended
 Bachillerato Tecnológico (certificado de
 Profesional Técnico estudios /
Bachiller calificaciones)
that lists all
subjects /
exams taken
and grades
earned

30
Moldova
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to Type of How to submit
submit document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Diplomă de Calificare certificate / applicant
Profesională degree
Suplimentară la Studiile certificate
Superioare
 Diplomă de Studii Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
Superioare de Scurtă transcript (foaia the institution attended
Durată matricolă) /
 Diplomă de Licenţă
Diploma
 Diplomă de Studii
Supplement / a
Superioare
 Diplomă de Master /
letter confirming
Diplomă de Magistru the awarding of
 Doctor în Ştiinte doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to Type of How to submit
submit document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Diploma de Bacalaureat certificate that the institution attended
 Atestat de Studii Medii lists all subjects
de Cultură Generală / exams taken
and grades
earned

31
Morocco
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to Type of How to submit
submit document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Licence certificate / applicant
 Maîtrise degree
 Master certificate /
 Diplôme d'Études Attestation of
Supérieures Success
Approfondies (Attestations de
 Diplôme d'Études Réussite)
Supérieures
Spécialisées Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Doctorat d'État transcript the institution attended
(relevé de
notes) / a letter
confirming the
awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to Type of How to submit
submit document
Examples: Examination Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Diplôme du results (relevé the institution attended
Baccalauréat de notes de
 Diplôme du l’examen final)
Baccalauréat Technique

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Nepal
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Diploma (CTEVT) certificate / applicant
 Bachelor’s degree degree
 Post-graduate Diploma certificate
 Master’s degree
 Doctorate Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
transcript / a  the institution
letter confirming attended
the awarding of  Council for Technical
doctorate Education and
Vocational Training
(CTEVT)
Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Examination Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Higher Secondary results the Higher Secondary
Education Board Education Board
Examination
 Proficiency Certificate

33
Netherlands
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to Type of How to submit
submit document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Hoger certificate / applicant
Beroepsonderwijs degree
(HBO) certificate
 Propedeuse
 Kandidaatsexamen Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Doctoraal transcript the institution attended
 Associate Degree
(academische
 Bachelor’s Degree
taalvaardigheid)
 Master’s Degree
/ Diploma
 Doctorate
Supplement / a
letter confirming
the awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to Type of How to submit
submit document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Voorbereidend certificate that the institution attended
Wetenschappelijk lists all subjects
Onderwijs (VWO) / exams taken
 Hoger Algemeen and grades
Voortgezet Onderwijs earned
(HAVO)

34
New Zealand
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 National Certificate / certificate / applicant
Diploma degree
 Bachelor’s degree certificate
 Graduate Certificate /
Diploma Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Postgraduate Certificate transcript / a the institution attended
/ Diploma letter confirming
 Master’s degree
the awarding of
 Doctorate
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Examination Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 National Certificate of results the New Zealand
Educational Qualifications Authority
Achievement
 Higher School
Certificate
 Sixth Form Certificate
 University Entrance
 New Zealand Bursary

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Nigeria
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Bachelor’s Degree applicant
Degree
 Postgraduate Diploma
 Master’s Degree
 Master of Philosophy Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
the institution attended in
 Doctor’s Degree transcript /
a sealed envelope that is
A letter signed / stamped across
confirming the the back flap by the
awarding of a official
doctorate
If your institution uses
ETX-NG, please provide
IQAS with access to your
electronic documents

Technical Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 National Diploma applicant
 Higher National Diploma
Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
transcript / the institution attended in
Examination a sealed envelope that is
results signed / stamped across
the back flap by the
official

If your institution uses

ETX-NG, please provide
IQAS with access to your
electronic documents

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Examples Registration Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Registered Nurse certificate / the Nursing and
Certificate Licensure Midwifery Council of
 Registered Midwife Nigeria in a sealed
Certificate envelope that is signed /
stamped across the back
flap by the official
Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
transcript / the institution attended in
Examination a sealed envelope that is
results signed / stamped across
the back flap by the
official

If your institution uses

ETX-NG, please provide
IQAS with access to your
electronic documents

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Senior School certificate that the examination body in
Certificate lists all subjects a sealed envelope that is
 General Certificate of / exams taken
signed / stamped across
Education (Ordinary or the back flap by the
and grades
Advanced Level) official
earned

37
Pakistan
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Degree / Diploma Official copy Sent to IQAS
 Bachelor (Pass) Degree AND Academic attested by the directly by HEC in a
 Bachelor (Honours) transcript / Higher sealed envelope that
Degree Education is signed / stamped
A letter confirming
Commission across the back flap
 Postgraduate Diploma the awarding of
(HEC) Pakistan by the official
 Master’s Degree doctorate
 Master of Philosophy Graduates of
 Doctor’s Degree Preston University
must send official
documentation
issued by Preston
University
confirming the name
and address of the
learning centre /
study centre /
campus where their
program was
completed

Technical Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Diploma of Associate applicant
Engineer
Diploma in General Academic transcript Official copy Sent to IQAS
Nursing and Midwifery / Examination directly by the state
results board in a sealed
envelope that is
signed / stamped
across the back flap
by the official

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Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS
 Higher Secondary certificate that lists directly by the
Certificate all subjects / exams examination board
 Intermediate taken and grades in a sealed envelope
Examination Certificate earned that is signed /
stamped across the
back flap by the
official

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Philippines
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Certificate / Diploma certificate / applicant
(TESDA) degree
 Associate degree certificate
 Bachelor’s degree
 Master’s degree Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Doctorate transcript / a  the institution attended
letter confirming  the Technical Education
the awarding of Skills Development
doctorate Authority (TESDA)

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Example: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 High School Diploma certificate that the institution attended
lists all subjects /
exams taken
and grades
earned

40
Poland
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Świadectwo Ukończenia certificate / applicant
Szkoły Policealnej degree certificate
 Dyplom Ukończenia
Szkoły Pomaturalnej Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Licencjat transcript (karta the institution attended
 Magister
przebiegu
 Świadectwo Ukończenia
studiów) /
Studiów
Diploma
Podyplomowych
 Doktor
Supplement / a
letter confirming
the awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Świadectwo Dojrzałości certificate that  the Okregowa Komisja
 Świadectwo Ukończenia lists all subjects / Egzaminacyjna
Gimnazjum exams taken and  the institution attended
 Świadectwo Ukończenia grades earned
Liceum
Ogólnokształcącego

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Romania
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Diploma de Absolvire a certificate / applicant
Scolii Postliceale degree
 Diploma de Absolvire a certificate
Scolii Profesionale
 Diplomă de Absolvire (a Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
Colegiului Universitar) transcript (foaia the institution attended
 Diplomă de Licenţă
matricolă) /
 Diplomă de Master
Diploma
 Diplomă de Studii
Supplement / a
Academice
Postuniversitare / letter confirming
Diplomă de Studii the awarding of
Postuniversitare de doctorate
Specializare
 Diplomă de Studii
Aprofundate
 Diplomă de Doctor

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Example: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Diplomă de Bacalaureat certificate that the institution attended
lists all subjects /
exams taken
and grades
earned

42
Russia
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Degree Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Diplom o Nepolnom certificate applicant
Vysshem Obrazovanii
 Diplom Bakalavra Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Diplom Magistra transcript the institution attended
 Diplom Specialista (prilozhenie k
 Diplom Kandydat nauk diplomu) /
(akademicheskaya
spravka) / Diploma
Supplement / a
letter confirming
the awarding of a
candidate /
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples:  Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Attestat o Srednem certificate that the Ministry of Education
(Polnom) Obshchem lists all
Obrazovanii subjects/exams
 Diplom o nachalnom taken and
professionalnom grades earned
obrazovanii  Academic
 Diplom o srednem transcript
spetsialnom obrazovanii (prilozhenie k
diplomu) /
(akademichesk
aya spravka)

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South Africa
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Degree Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Higher Certificate certificate applicant
 National Certificate /
Diploma Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Diploma transcript / a the institution attended
 University Diploma
letter confirming
 Bachelor’s degree
the awarding of
 Postgraduate Diploma
doctorate
 Master's degree
 Doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Examination Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 National Senior results UMALUSI
Certificate
 Senior Certificate

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South Korea
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Degree Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Associate degree certificate applicant
 Bachelor’s degree
 Master's Degree Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Doctorate transcript / a the institution attended
letter confirming
the awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Example: Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 High School Certificate transcript the institution attended
of Graduation

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Sri Lanka
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Degree Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 National Diploma / certificate applicant
Certificate
 Higher National Diploma Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Bachelor’s degree transcript / a the institution attended
 Postgraduate Diploma letter confirming
 Master’s degree the awarding of
 Doctorate doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Examination Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Sri Lankan General results the Department of
Certificate of Education Examinations
(Ordinary level)
 Sri Lankan General
Certificate of Education
(Advanced level)

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Sudan
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Degree Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Diploma certificate applicant
 Bachelor’s degree
 Postgraduate Diploma / Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
High Studies Diploma transcript / a the institution attended
 Master’s degree letter confirming
 Doctorate the awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Example: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Sudan Secondary certificate that the Sudan Examinations
School Certificate lists all Committee
subjects/exams
taken and
grades earned

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Syria
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Degree Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Intermediate Diploma certificate applicant
 Bachelor’s degree
 Postgraduate Diploma Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Master's degree transcript the institution attended
 Doctorate
(wathiqat
takharruj /
musaddiqat
takharuj /
mossad mojaz) /
a letter
confirming the
awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 General Secondary certificate that the Ministry of Education
Certificate lists all subjects /
 Technical Secondary exams taken
Certificate and grades
earned

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Tunisia
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Degree Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Brevet de Technicien certificate/ applicant
Supérieur Attestation of
 Diplôme d’Etudes de Success
Premier Cycle (Attestations de
 Licence Réussite)
 Diplôme de Maîtrise Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Diplôme d’Etudes transcript (relevé the institution attended
Approfondies de notes) / a
 Diplôme d’Etudes
letter confirming
Supérieures
the awarding of
 Diplôme de Docteur
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Baccalauréat certificate that the institution attended
 Baccalauréat de lists all
l’Enseignement subjects/exams
Secondaire taken and
 Baccalauréat grades earned
Professionnel (relevé de notes
de l’examen
final)

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Ukraine
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Degree Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Dyplom molodshoho certificate applicant
spetsialista
 Dyplom bakalavra Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Dyplom spetsialista transcript the institution attended
 Dyploma mahistra
(dodatok do
 Diplom Kandydat nauk
dyplomu) /
(academichna
dovidka) /
Diploma
Supplement / a
letter confirming
the awarding of
candidate /
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Example: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Atestat pro povnu certificate that the institution attended
zagalnu seredniu osvitu lists all
subjects/exams
taken and
grades earned

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United Kingdom
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Degree Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Certificate / Diploma certificate applicant
 Higher National
Certificate / Diploma Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Bachelor’s degree transcript /  the institution which
 Graduate Certificate / issued the final degree
Diploma
Diploma certificate
Supplement / a
 Postgraduate Certificate  the examining body
letter confirming
/ Diploma (e.g., Edexcel, BTEC,
 Master’s degree
the awarding of
etc.)
 Doctorate doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Examination Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 General Certificate of results the examining body (e.g.,
Secondary Education Assessments and
 General Certificate of Qualifications Alliance;
Education (Ordinary Council for Curriculum,
Level)
Examinations and
 General Certificate of
Assessments; Edexcel;
Education (Advanced
Oxford Cambridge and
Level)
RSA examinations;
 Scottish Qualification
Certificate Welsh Joint Education
Committee)

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United States
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Diploma / Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Associate Degree certificate / applicant
 Bachelor’s Degree degree
 Graduate Diploma certificate
 Master’s Degree
 Doctor’s Degree Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
transcript / a the institution attended
letter confirming
the awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Example: Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 High School Diploma transcript the institution attended

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Venezuela
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Degree Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Título de Técnico certificate applicant
Superior Universitario
 Licenciatura / Título Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Título de Especialista transcript the institution attended
 Maestría
(certificado de
 Doctorado
notas /
calificaciones) /
a letter
confirming the
awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Título de Bachiller transcript the institution attended
 Título de Técnico Medio (certificado de
notas /
calificaciones)

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Vietnam
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Degree Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Bằng Tốt nghiệp Cao certificate applicant
dẳng / Bằng Cao dẳng
 Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Đại Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
Học / Bằng Cử Nhân transcript / a the institution attended
 Bằng Thạc sĩ
letter confirming
 Bằng Tiến sĩ
the awarding of
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Graduation Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Bằng Tốt nghiệp Phổ certificate that the institution attended
thông Trung hoc lists all
 Bắng Tú tài, Phổ thông subjects/exams
Trung học taken and
 Bắng Trung hoc Phổ grades earned
thông
 Bàng Tót nghiêp Trung
hoc Phó Thông
 Bằng Tốt nghiệp Trung
học Chuyên nghiệp

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Zimbabwe
If you have a completed post-secondary credential, in most cases you don’t need to submit
secondary school credentials. Review Government of Canada’s Education Factors to
determine which diploma / degree certificate(s) you want IQAS to assess. IQAS does not
evaluate trades training or vocational / professional training.

Post-Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Degree Photocopy Sent to IQAS by an
 Certificate / Diploma certificate applicant
 Higher National Diploma
 National Diploma / Academic Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
Certificate transcript / a the institution attended
 Bachelor’s degree
letter confirming
 Master’s degree
the awarding of
 Doctorate
doctorate

Secondary Education
Credential What to submit Type of How to submit
document
Examples: Examination Official copy Sent to IQAS directly by
 Zimbabwe General results  Zimbabwe School
Certificate of Education Examinations Council
(Ordinary Level /  United Kingdom-based
Advanced Level) overseas examining
 General Certificate of agencies
Education (Ordinary
Level / Advanced Level)

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