Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is a formal evaluation of your foreign academic qualifications to determine if they are equivalent to a Canadian credential. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires an ECA report for most economic immigration programs, including Express Entry. This assessment helps immigration officers understand the level and quality of your education obtained outside of Canada.

The ECA report confirms that your educational credential meets Canadian standards. You must obtain an ECA from an IRCC-designated organization. These organizations are authorized to assess academic credentials for immigration purposes. The ECA report is typically valid for five years from the date of issue and is a crucial document for your Canadian immigration application, demonstrating the equivalency of your education to Canadian benchmarks.