#Newcomers

Find out about the assessment process used to evaluate skills and knowledge acquired on–the–job or in other non–formal learning environments. See how such learning can apply toward post–secondary credits.

For a fee, the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) does assessments and issues certificates that show how educational credentials from other countries compare to educational standards in Canada.

Foreign qualification recognition is the process of verifying that the education, skills and experience obtained in another country meet the standards established for Canadian workers. It is a complex issue involving various stakeholder groups.