NOTE: QECO does not recognize evaluations from other credentials evaluation agencies (i.e. WES, ICAS, ECE etc.). QECO, in its role as the only credential evaluator for teacher salary purposes, provides an entirely different evaluation service based solely on Program 5, its regulations, charts and definitions.
Send by mail/post/courier or drop off in person official documentation, in the ORIGINAL LANGUAGE, for:
- the diplomas/scrolls for all programs of studies completed at the post secondary level and the transcripts for EACH YEAR of studies completed
- the official transcripts will have to indicate each course completed towards the post secondary diplomas(s) obtained and, for each course, the hours completed or credits obtained and the mark obtained – please click on this link for further information regarding transcripts (this will clarify the term – archival certificate, mark sheet etc. depending on the country)
- information on the marking scheme used in the institution attended if not indicated on the transcripts
- an official translation for all documentation in a language other than French or English must accompany all the above documentation.
OR
If a teacher has provided any of their transcripts to the OCT or WES, teachers may ask either of these organizations to forward their copies of the teacher’s transcripts to QECO.
Translation Policy
Original translations will only be accepted from:
- the consulate, high commission or embassy to Canada of the country which issued the documents
- a Canadian embassy, consulate, high commission in the country from which you emigrated
- a translator accredited by a professional association of translators in Canada. To obtain the name of an accredited translator, contact the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario (ATIO) at 1-800-234-5030 or 613-241-2846
- a translator who has received accreditation through a federal, provincial or municipal government in Canada
All acceptable translations must be accompanied by a statement indicating:
- that the translation is accurate and authentic
- that the translator belongs to one of the categories listed above (identification number and/or seal, name, address and telephone number required)
- printed name and signature of the translator.
Each document issued by a consulate to Canada should bear the official seal of the institution and the signature of the authorized agent.
Visiting the QECO Office
Teachers may make an appointment between Monday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., to bring their documents to the QECO office. Please contact QECO and make the appointment in advance. QECO does not accept walk-ins.
If the documents must be returned, please notify QECO staff so arrangements can be made.