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Wes did not consider Master's degree from Stratford University, Any other option?

kkpkumar

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Hi, I have a Master's degree from Stratford University which WES did not recognize it. I have given IELTS exam twice with scores over 7 in all Sections except in writing which I am stuck at 6.5 twice.I have over 5 years of experience as a Software Programmer in USA, looking to apply for PR. Please let me know if anyone had luck with other Assessment Institutions with Stratford Degree. Thanks in Advance.
 

craig123

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There are some other organization which evaluate your education as well. You can look into them.

Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies (Date designated: April 17, 2013)
International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (Date designated: April 17, 2013)
World Education Services (Date designated: April 17, 2013)
International Qualifications Assessment Service (Date designated: August 6, 2015)
International Credential Evaluation Service (Date designated: August 6, 2015)
Medical Council of Canada (professional body for Doctors) (Date designated: April 17, 2013)
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (professional body for Pharmacists) (Date designated: January 6, 2014)
 

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Hi, I have a Master's degree from Stratford University which WES did not recognize it. I have given IELTS exam twice with scores over 7 in all Sections except in writing which I am stuck at 6.5 twice.I have over 5 years of experience as a Software Programmer in USA, looking to apply for PR. Please let me know if anyone had luck with other Assessment Institutions with Stratford Degree. Thanks in Advance.
Stratford is a for-profit college and is not regionally accredited. It's possible another one of the assessment institutes may recognize it - but you may be out of luck - meaning this degree is not the equivalent of a Master's in Canada.
 

MehulChavda

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Jan 19, 2018
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Hello Kkpkumar,

I also just got my ECA from WES.org Summary is "Master degree from a non-recognized institution"
Did you tried any other organization?
Please let me know if you find some alternative

Thank you
Mehul
 

shravanww1

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Jan 22, 2018
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same here. My stratford masters degree was not approved by WES. Did anyone try talking to them and get it changed ? I heard they accept ACICS accredition. I am gonna try calling them today and will update here. If anyone else has any update please do share here.
 
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MehulChavda

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Jan 19, 2018
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HI Shravanww1,

Whom are you try calling today WES or Stratford University?
Even I heard they are accepting ACICS accredition

Thank you
Mehul
 

sidnasa

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Feb 4, 2018
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Hey guys, I have a Bachelor from Stratford University and was about to get it assessed before I came across this forum. Did you have any luck with some other agency apart from WES?
 

arun2633

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Hi, I have a Master's degree from Stratford University which WES did not recognize it. I have given IELTS exam twice with scores over 7 in all Sections except in writing which I am stuck at 6.5 twice.I have over 5 years of experience as a Software Programmer in USA, looking to apply for PR. Please let me know if anyone had luck with other Assessment Institutions with Stratford Degree. Thanks in Advance.

Did you try with any other institutions for evaluation? I'm on the same boat; received my WES evaluation today and it's says,

Status: ACICS Accredited (see remarks below)

Canadian Equivalency: Master's degree from a non-recognized institution

Remarks: Only institutions accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies in the U.S. are regarded by WES as recognized in Canada.


Unsure on where to go from here.
 

harsha0199

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Aug 31, 2017
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Did you try with any other institutions for evaluation? I'm on the same boat; received my WES evaluation today and it's says,

Status: ACICS Accredited (see remarks below)

Canadian Equivalency: Master's degree from a non-recognized institution

Remarks: Only institutions accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies in the U.S. are regarded by WES as recognized in Canada.


Unsure on where to go from here.
No need to worry you can apply for immigration, even i got same report and i applied for pnp got ITA and waiting for my nomination and also i have confirmed with WES and got positive reply.
 

MehulChavda

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Jan 19, 2018
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Hi Newbie,
What have you confirmed with WES? Are they start to recognize Stratford University master degree?

Thank you
Mehul
 

harsha0199

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Aug 31, 2017
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Hi Newbie,
What have you confirmed with WES? Are they start to recognize Stratford University master degree?

Thank you
Mehul
No they will not accept acics degree from now onwards i am saying about the people who got wes report as masters from non accredited institution can apply for express entry
 

MehulChavda

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Jan 19, 2018
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Hi Harsha0199,

Thank you for clarification.
So people can apply for Providence Nominee Program (PNP)? that is also based on your score right?

Current to qualify for ITA you required 67 points and I am standing on 66 points (India B.E gave me 21 points only). Master degree from Stratford University not giving me any points.
So how can I apply for PNP program? if you can give some more information so I can apply.
If you want I can pass my email address and phone so we can connect separately

Thank you
Mehul
 
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harsha0199

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Hi Harsha0199,

Thank you for clarification.
So people can apply for Providence Nominee Program (PNP)? that is also based on your score right?

Current to qualify for ITA you required 67 points and I am standing on 66 points (India B.E gave me 21 points only). Master degree from Stratford University not giving me any points.
So how can I apply for PNP program? if you can give some more information so I can apply.
If you want I can pass my email address and phone so we can connect separately

Thank you
Mehul
I applied for bcpnp and job offer is mandatory for that and i am from Virginia international university
 
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