Evaluation of Armenian Diplomas through WES, ECE, NACES: A Complete Guide
If you are planning to study, work, or immigrate to the USA or Canada, you will need a diploma evaluation. Accredited organizations such as WES (World Education Services), ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators), NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) and others exist for this purpose.
The company Business Liga helps prepare documents for the evaluation of Armenian diplomas in the USA and Canada, handling translations, notarizations, and sending documents to accredited agencies.
What is a diploma evaluation and why is it needed?
Diploma evaluation is a process in which a foreign diploma is compared with the educational standards of the USA or Canada.
When is an evaluation required?
✔ For admission to universities and colleges
✔ For employment (especially in licensed professions)
✔ For immigration to the USA and Canada (Express Entry, Work Visa)
✔ For obtaining a professional license (medicine, engineering, law)
Important! The USA and Canada do not have a unified system for recognizing foreign diplomas. Each university, employer, or immigration service makes decisions independently.
Which organizations handle diploma evaluations?
WES (World Education Services)
✔ The most popular organization for immigration to Canada and the USA
✔ Suitable for education and employment
✔ Connected to Express Entry (Canada)
ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators)
✔ Evaluation for educational institutions and employers
✔ Used in the USA
NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services)
✔ Unites over 20 accredited agencies, including WES and ECE
✔ Verifies the authenticity of documents
✔ Required by a number of US universities
How to choose an organization?
✔ For Express Entry (Canada) – WES
✔ For studying in the USA – ECE, WES, or another agency from NACES
✔ For working in the USA – NACES or a specialized agency (e.g., ECFMG for doctors)
Diploma evaluation procedure through WES, ECE, NACES
1. Choosing the type of evaluation
Course-by-Course Evaluation – detailed evaluation of subjects, hours, and grades (required for study)
Document-by-Document Evaluation – general evaluation (suitable for work and immigration)
2. Preparing documents
✔ Original diploma or certificate
✔ Diploma supplement (transcript with grades)
✔ Official translation into English
✔ Apostille or notarization (as required)
3. Submitting an application
✔ Registration on the website of WES, ECE, or another agency
✔ Payment for the service (cost from $100 to $300)
✔ Sending documents (by mail, courier, or electronically)
4. Application review
⏳ Processing times:
✔ WES – 2-4 weeks
✔ ECE – 3-5 weeks
✔ Other agencies – up to 8 weeks
Additional information:
✔ Some agencies may request confirmation from the educational institution
✔ In some cases, additional documents are required
What nuances are important to consider?
WES requires documents to be sent directly by the university – if your university does not send documents abroad, there may be difficulties.
For Express Entry (Canada), the WES evaluation is valid for 5 years.
Some universities only accept certain agencies – check in advance.
Doctors, lawyers, and engineers must pass additional exams after the diploma evaluation.
How do we help?
We advise on choosing an agency (WES, ECE, NACES)
We translate and certify diplomas
We help with document submission
We track application status
Contact us, and we will help you go through the diploma evaluation procedure without any difficulties!