How do I get my foreign education credentials assessed?

Yes, if you qualify and meet all the requirements set by the State Board in California. In that case, you may take the exam by applying to the State Board, have your academic credential evaluated and provide all the necessary needs to sit for the Exam. Start by contacting one of the approved education evaluation agencies under the NACES. Gather all your educational background, official documents, degrees, transcripts, and certificates .

How do the US agents evaluate foreign credentials?

A credential evaluation is a report containing information about the applicant and detailed information about the education, earned in another country. It will list details about the attended institutions, universities, colleges, etc. and the equivalent of a degree. It also may include detailed grades, credits, GPA. The US Standards compare a foreign program, subjects, degrees, school accreditation and compare its similarity to a US program in the same field of study to determine the US. Equivalency.

Will my foreign degree be recognized in the US?

It depends. Not all foreign degrees are recognized. This depends on the US. standards and accreditation of foreign institutions or an academic program.

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This report is suitable for applicants who are planning to apply for certain professional licenses, such as Architect, Dentistry, Medical Doctor, Real Estate, Engineer, Industrial Hygienist, CMA, Psychologist, etc.

*We recommend obtaining a list of approved evaluation agencies and evaluation requirements before submitting your application so you can choose the most appropriate evaluation type.

General Required Documentation

*You must submit an application and obtain a reference# before sending ERES any documents. We are not responsible for any documents that arrive without a reference#.

Original Degree Certificate / Diploma
Original Transcript or Marksheet in Native Language
Scanned copy of Thesis/Dissertation (for PhD programs only)
Official English Translation of the Degree Certificate / Diploma and Transcripts or Marksheet if the language of instruction was not English

Requirement Details

ERES requires a precise, accurate, word by word translation for each document submitted in a language other than English.

List of acceptable translations:

Translation from an ATA member
School-issued official Translation
Translation from a professional translator or translation agency

Basic Service

Report Option 1 - General or Document by Document Evaluation

Includes the institution(s) attended, dates of attendance, credential(s) earned, and US equivalency(ies).

Fee: Starts from $215

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Report Option 2 - Course by Course Evaluation

Includes all the features of a General Evaluation with additional course details including grade, semester units and course level in US standard units and grades.

Fee: Starts from $325

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Additional Service

Translation

*Translated info will be put into evaluations only; NOT separately translate

List of language ERES can Translate:

Course List translation

Courses	0-60	61-70	71-80	81-110	111-150	150 and above
Price	$110	$145	$165	$220	$275	$330

Diploma / Certificate or Proof Letter Translation

Quantity	0-3	Each additional
Price	$45	additional $10

GPA

Overall Grade Point Average

Available upon request with Course by Course Evaluation for an additional $50.

Rush Service

*General Turnaround time without rush service is 5-7 weeks.

R15 (15-Day Rush Service)

Ready for pick-up or mailing in 15 or 16 business days after receipt of complete application, documents and payment.

Fee: additional $85

R10 (10-Day Rush Service)

Ready for pick-up or mailing in 10 or 11 business days after receipt of complete application, documents and payment.

Fee: additional $120

R5 (5-Day Rush Service)

Ready for pick-up or mailing in 5 or 6 business days after receipt of complete application, documents and payment.

Fee: additional $180

R1 (1-Day Rush Service)

Ready for pick-up or mailing in 1 business day after receipt of complete application, documents and payment. (Call for availability)

Fee: additional $290

R0 (Same Day Rush Service)

Ready for pick-up or mailing in same business day (before 3:00pm) after receipt of complete application, documents and payment. (Call for availability)

Fee: additional $350

Extra Copies

The initial evaluation only includes one official evaluation copy in a sealed envelope. Each additional official sealed copy is $25 with the initial evaluation.

Mailing

All ERES mailing services require signature and include tracking number.

Mails	Price
M1 (Domestic USPS Priority)	$25 per address
M2 (Domestic USPS Express)	$40 per address
I (International USPS, UPS or FedEx)	Fee Varies
Digital Delivery	$20 per address

FAQs

How do I get my foreign education credentials assessed?
Start by contacting one of the approved education evaluation agencies under the NACES. Gather all your educational background, official documents, degrees, transcripts, and certificates.
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How do the US agents evaluate foreign credentials?
A credential evaluation is a report containing information about the applicant and detailed information about the education, earned in another country.
It will list details about the attended institutions, universities, colleges, etc. and the equivalent of a degree. It also may include detailed grades, credits, GPA.
The US Standards compare a foreign program, subjects, degrees, school accreditation and compare its similarity to a US program in the same field of study to determine the US. Equivalency.
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Will my foreign degree be recognized in the US?
It depends. Not all foreign degrees are recognized. This depends on the US. standards and accreditation of foreign institutions or an academic program.
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