Many people dream of living, working, or continuing their education in another country, and in most cases, a credential evaluation is necessary to provide a comparable equivalent of your educational attainment. International Education Evaluations offers a variety of reports…
NACES Credential Evaluation: A Step-by-Step Guide
May 15, 2024
Let’s clear up a common point of confusion. You might be asked for a “NACES evaluation,” but NACES itself doesn’t actually evaluate credentials. It’s an association of independent organizations that do. NACES sets the rules and standards all its members must…
What Is a U.S. Credit Hour? A Simple Guide
March 25, 2024
You just opened your evaluation report, and your heart sinks a little. The total credits look… less than what’s on your original transcript. It’s a common moment of panic, making you wonder if all your hard work was lost in translation. I can assure you, it…
What Is a Credential Evaluation? A Complete Guide
March 25, 2024
You’ve worked hard for your education and professional experience, and they are incredibly valuable. But when you move to a new country, how do you make sure employers and universities recognize that value? Your accomplishments need to be translated. This is where a…
External Examinations
One of the most common inquiries the IEE Evaluations Team receives is related to our preference for using external examination results versus internal school transcripts when completing evaluations of secondary studies. In many countries around the…
Dynamics Benchmarking vs KPIs: Which Should You Use?
January 17, 2024
Think about how you might evaluate a chef. You could simply count the years they’ve worked in a kitchen, or you could taste their food and compare their skill to industry leaders. This is the essential difference in credential evaluation. The “Year-Counting”…
Why Do I Need a Credential Evaluation?
January 17, 2024
If you’re a professional looking to work or study in a foreign country, you might have encountered the term “credential evaluation.” But what is it, and why do you need one?
Understanding Credential Evaluation: At its core, a credential evaluation is an…
US Degree Program Equivalency: What to Know
January 17, 2024
It’s a common assumption that a four-year degree is inherently better than a three-year one. But what if the data tells a different story? Many three-year international programs require more instructional hours and a deeper focus on a major than a typical four-year US…

