IQAS will accept photocopies, but it will be clearly indicated on assessment certificates that the evaluation was based on photocopied documents. All documents are reviewed for consistency and any evidence of tampering or alteration. If there are any inconsistencies, IQAS seeks verification on the suspicious documents directly from the issuing institutions. An evaluation will not be conducted on documentation determined to be altered or fraudulent. Translation Review IQAS conducts educational assessments using original language documents and their English translations.
Translations are spot checked for accuracy.
Recognition Status of Institutions IQAS only conducts assessments of education obtained at an accredited or recognized institution in the home country. A recognized institution is one which has been formally approved by the proper educational authorities with the country and which is widely accepted by other institutions and agencies inside and outside the country. IQAS does not evaluate education offered by private unaccredited or unrecognized institutions. General Statement of Comparability IQAS strives to ensure standardized and consistent assessment results. To determine how a foreign educational credential compares to educational standards in Canada, IQAS utilizes numerous resources within Alberta, Canada and across the world.