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Learn, work, and thrive in new places.

Widely accepted, highly respected international credential evaluations. We make sure the value of your education is recognized wherever you go.

Setting the Standard for International Credential Evaluation

Trusted for More than 50 Years

4M+
trusted evaluations

provided on behalf of international students and professionals

We have knowledge of institutions in

203

countries and territories

Relationships with

60,000+

educational institutions worldwide

In its first five years, the WES Mariam Assefa Fund committed

$37M

in grants and impact investments

Why WES?

Your education should be recognized wherever you go, with a verified report that is both accepted and respected by licensing boards, academic institutions, and employers. Your future starts here.

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Trusted by 60,000+ educational institutions across 200+ countries, our proven process sets the standard for international credential evaluations. And our seamless integration with Slate makes managing global applicants easier than ever.

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WES is trusted by immigration authorities such as IRCC in Canada and USCIS in the United States, and provides detailed standardized evaluations of international academic credentials, helping immigration officers make informed decisions about eligibility for immigration programs.

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We lead in delivering trusted evaluations that help hiring managers identify the right talent. We support international professionals as they transition into the United States or Canadian workforce, creating a more seamless process for all.

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Licensing bodies face complex decisions that impact both professional standards and public trust. Our proven evaluation process provides the insights you need to make licensure decisions with confidence.

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At WES, we are dedicated to fostering systems change to promote educational, economic, and social inclusion. Our approach includes programming such as initiatives that support the integration of internationally educated professionals into the workforce, public policy and advocacy, mission-aligned investing, and philanthropic grantmaking.

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Good public policy is the bedrock of resilient communities poised to thrive. In both the United States and Canada, WES works with partners to develop and advance policies that enable immigrants, refugees, and international students to contribute fully to the communities where they live.

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A Trailblazing Social Enterprise

We are devoted to the global mobility and success of immigrants, refugees, and international students. We work at the intersection of education, workforce development, advocacy, policy, research, and philanthropy.

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Social Impact Programming

WES designs and supports programs that provide immigrants, refugees, and international students with pathways to economic inclusion.

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WES Mariam Assefa Fund

The Fund supports organizations focused on increasing immigrant and refugee access to economic opportunity.

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Investments

As a global social enterprise, we seek to reimagine what stewardship and fiduciary duty mean for a mission-driven organization. WES engages in a total enterprise approach to achieve our mission.

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Public Policy

As a nonpartisan social enterprise, WES advocates the adoption of policies that help shape a more welcoming and inclusive economy.

Ideas and Impact

As we work to bring about educational, economic, and social inclusion, systemic change is often needed. To help effect such change, we partner with organizations, institutions, networks, and governments on programs, policy, advocacy, research, and grantmaking on behalf of immigrants, refugees, international students, and the communities they join.