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The International Student’s Guide to Moving to the United States: How to Establish Credit History
Nova Credit |
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of World Education Services (WES). WES does not offer financial advice, and recommends that you conduct your own research and consult with a financial professional before making any final decisions related to […]
How to Apply to a University in Canada as an International Student
Karolin Givergis |
Canada is home to many top universities that offer high-quality education and cutting-edge research opportunities. Studying in Canada also provides international students with access to a wide range of courses and academic programs, along with a diverse and inclusive culture. Like many universities around the world, Canadian universities saw declines in international student enrollment at […]
Why You Should Upgrade Your Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) in Canada
WES Advisor |
Did you know that many people often need more than one type of evaluation report? World Education Services (WES) offers several types of credential evaluations. When immigrating to Canada, applicants will need to order an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). Later, they may need to obtain a WES Course-by-Course (CxC) or Document-by-Document (DxD) evaluation to pursue […]
How To Apply To A U.S. University as an International Student
WES Advisor |
For many students around the world, the dream of studying in the United States lives on. Higher education in the U.S. is still highly coveted and remains very popular among international students. According to U.S. News and World Report, half of the world’s top universities are in the U.S., and 15 of those rank in the […]
Why Is This a Good Time to Pursue Higher Education in Canada?
Kaitlin Ramby |
Canada is a popular place for international students to pursue higher education, whether they’re studying abroad to gain experience and credentials or completing an entire degree program. In this post, we go into detail and discuss the many reasons why Canada is popular with international students pursuing undergraduate and graduate credentials. Skip Ahead Get a […]
Why Is This a Good Time to Pursue Higher Education in the United States?
Kaitlin Ramby |
Each year, individuals from all over the world travel to the United States to earn academic credentials, attain degrees, and graduate from renowned universities. Some people are attracted to the campus culture of American schools, while others are interested in the cachet of attending specific programs that are globally respected in their prospective career field. […]
USCIS: F-1 Students No Longer Need to File COS Extensions
WES Advisor |
This week, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a policy update that is intended to lessen the burden on those hoping to complete a change of status (COS) and enroll as international students. The new policy states that nonimmigrants do not need to file status extensions while waiting for their approved F-1 […]
Will Going Back to School in Canada Help Your Career?
Aliyyah Nazeem |
Have you been thinking about going back to school in Canada? If you recently settled into your new life in Canada, but you’re having trouble taking your career to the next level, then you might need to acquire new skills or earn additional credentials. Know Your Academic Standing Want to verify your international credentials in […]
4 Ways International Students Can Embrace Virtual Learning
Ehima Osazuwa |
For the coming academic year, many colleges and universities are hosting their classes online in Canada and the U.S. This is particularly unfortunate for many international students who were planning to travel to North America this fall and experience the joy of studying abroad while also pursuing their education. However, there are still many ways […]
IELTS Indicator: The English Test You Can Take at Home
Roshan Patroo |
Many people have had to put their education and plans on hold, due to the global pandemic and government restrictions. For example, you might have postponed your English proficiency test. That’s because many English tests, like the IELTS, are traditionally completed in person, in a group classroom setting. Therefore, IELTS partners introduced a new solution […]
How to Visit College Campuses Remotely
Emily Toffelmire |
Even though you may not be able to go on in-person college visits now, there are many things you can do at home to determine if a prospective school is a good fit for you. For example, you can interact with the school on their website, via email, and on social media not only to […]
Preparing for the IELTS Exam
IDP |
Welcome back to our three-part series on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). In part one, we gave you an overview of the IELTS and answered some popular questions. In part two, we answer more questions and dive into the steps that will help you succeed on your test. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has […]