One of the mostcommon purposesfor a credential evaluation is education. International students make up roughly6% of enrolled higher education studentsin the United States, bringing a combination of unique backgrounds, subject-matter expertise and a…
Credential evaluation firms like IEE have seen academic records from so many different places. Ambitious people from all corners of the world utilize credential evaluation services to have their achievements recognized, which can allow them to pursue opportunities and make…
A Guide to Educational Institutions Worldwide and How They Award Credentials
September 17, 2025
Whether we call it school, university, college, or something else, we all get an education from somewhere. Credential evaluation organizations such as International Education Evaluations (IEE) receive academic documentation from institutions all over the world. In the…
Decoding the US Grade Scale: GPA & More Explained
April 17, 2025
Your academic transcript tells the story of your hard work. But what happens when that story needs a new translator? A top grade in one country can mean something completely different in another. That’s why simply converting your grades to the US grade scale…
Found in Translation: Navigating the US Educational Framework and Credential Terminology
November 7, 2024
When comparing education between two systems, it can be easy for things to get lost in translation. The same word or phrase might describe two different credentials or educational experiences, which can vary significantly.To be more certain of what results to expect, be it…
Industries often have an association, organization or guild that brings firms with similar products and services together. This is to share ideas, network, launch new innovations and set industry standards. In international credential evaluation, that organization is called…
Why Should I Consider a Credential Evaluation?
March 25, 2024
When people move to a new country, they bring so much with them: their hopes, dreams, ambitions, talents and accomplishments. But what happens when the accomplishments, experiences, and professional skills from their home country aren’t easily translated into value in the…

