Clarification on : Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees.

[SridharSankaran]

This is my case, am I eligible for two or more degree? pls confirm!

Hi Arun, Have you got the answers ? My case is same as yours. 10th -> 3 years Diploma -> 3 years BE (Laternal Entry). Please let me know if you got the answer or marks for "Two or More certifictes. diploma or Degree".

 

[SridharSankaran]

What do your ECAs state?

I Haven't submitted the WES yet. I just trying to understand how many marks i will get for my education.

 

[mr.preetsingh]

Hello guys, My case is the same. After 10th Standard, I have done 3 years Diploma and then 3 years BE (lateral Entry).

Have you guys submitted your application and got the marks for "Two or More certificates , Diploma or Degree"?

Your answer is highly appreciated!

Submit your Diploma and lateral entry degree documents to WES. they will issue you "two or more"

 

[SridharSankaran]

Submit your Diploma and lateral entry degree documents to WES. they will issue you "two or more"

Thank you!

 

[Mr Tém]

Hello, sorry for bothering if this question has already been answered. I only have a bachelor's degree and I know that ACCA is accepted for "2 or more certificates" in Express Entry, however I just want to know if I only need to do the ACCA Applied Knowledge exams to be able to get an additional certificate to my bachelor's degree (is it accepted or do I also need to do the ACCA Applied Skills exams also?)

 

[Jeyaprakash4u]

Hello all, I have been doing some research on this topic. when someone is eligible for "Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees."

as they clarified but still confusing
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/become-candidate/eligibility/education-assessed/read-report.html





My interpretation : I think here they want to tell us that, any certificate,diploma or degree done after graduation of 3 or 4 years, In ECA assessment they want to see words like Postgraduate, Post-Bachelor's, Graduate etc or just simple two degrees of four years.

then here :

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/become-candidate/criteria-comprehensive-ranking-system/grid.html



My interpretation : They want you to have one three year diploma/degree and one certificate, pretty good right ?? see next :



My interpretation : let us read again
"at least one of these credentials was issued on completion of a post-secondary program of three years or longer"

your two or more is only valid if it is done after completion of 3 year program.

secondary >> 3 year degree/diploma program>> any one/two/three year certificate/diploma/degree program

Now you are eligible for two or more.

but if you have any one/two year certificate/diploma/degree before that 3 year program, you are not eligible for two or more.

something similar found on reddit



My ECA Assessments are

I have a 3 diploma year diploma from state technical board (india)
which is equivalent to : Secondary school diploma and diploma (two years)
and bachelor degree with lateral entry to second year
which is equivalent to : Bachelor's degree (four years)
Final will be something like this:
CANADIAN EQUIVALENCY SUMMARY : Bachelor's degree (four years)

or diploma (two years) and Bachelor's degree (four years)

so by all logic, i don't think I am eligible for for two or more because its like

10 year study or 10th >>> Secondary school diploma and diploma (two years) >>> Bachelor's degree (four years)
or can break it as
10 year study or 10th >>> Secondary school diploma >>> diploma (two years) >>> Bachelor's degree (four years)

here my diploma (two years) comes before 3 year program, so it is not valid for two or more.

secondary >> 3 year degree/diploma program>> any one/two/three year certificate/diploma/degree program
but if get any other Postgraduate/Post-Bachelor's one/two/three year certificate/diploma/degree or Masters, I would be eligible for two or more points.
for me, it will be like
10 year study or 10th >>> Secondary school diploma and diploma (two years) >>> Bachelor's degree (four years) >>> Post graduate diploma/certificate(1/2year ) Or Masters (2 years)

I have seen a few similar cases on this forum with same question and same study as mine, I took this little imitative to clear some air, but not claiming to be 100% right, may be I am totally wrong. please share your input and knowledge on this matter.

I have the exact similar credentials,

I have 3 years diploma from state board of technical education India for which Canadian equivalency is 2 years secondary school diploma and diploma
And a bachelor degree with lateral entry second year for which Canadian equivalency is 4 years Bachelor degree

will I be eligible for educational qualification as two or more certificates for PR application??

Can some one please clarify this

 

[pw0032239]

I have the exact similar credentials,

I have 3 years diploma from state board of technical education India for which Canadian equivalency is 2 years secondary school diploma and diploma
And a bachelor degree with lateral entry second year for which Canadian equivalency is 4 years Bachelor degree

will I be eligible for educational qualification as two or more certificates for PR application??

Can some one please clarify this

Most probably yes, you should be able to claim points for 2 or more cert , degree

 

[donnydarko]

I am planning to enroll in a 6-month program at IGNOU, a central open (distance education) university in India. I already hold a Canadian 3-year educational credential. According to the IQAS educational guide, the requirements are as follows:

Post-graduate Certificate or Diploma from university-level institutions or institutions with appropriate program accreditation (such as AICTE)

3 or 4-year Bachelor’s degree

0.5 to 2 years

Generally compares to the completion of a Graduate, Certificate or Diploma. (Shorter programs are generally compared to certificates while longer programs can be compared to diplomas.)

But it also says:
"Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma generally compares to the completion of a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate [Shorter programs (e.g. 1 year) are generally compared to certificates while longer programs (e.g. 2 years) can be compared to diplomas."

So my understanding is this:
1. 3-4 years (University Bachelor’s degree) + 0.5 - 1 year (University or institution with appropriate program accreditation, such as AICTE) Postgraduate Certificate = Graduate Certificate.
2. 3-4 years (University Bachelor’s degree) + 1 to 2 years (University or institution with appropriate program accreditation, such as AICTE) Postgraduate Diploma = Graduate Diploma.

Does this mean that if I complete a 0.5-year program, I would be able to get a Graduate Certificate equivalency and claim points for "Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees, one of which must be a program of 3 or more years"?

I have already contacted both WES and IQAS, but they only provide general replies stating that they can't offer specific advice and that I must follow the instructions on their websites.

 

[udayaganesak]

My ECA report says

Diploma (two years) and bachelor's degree (four years)

after 10th std I have studied 3 years diploma and 3 years of my B.tech through lateral entry.

In which order it will be recognised?

 

[Sunnybedi]

I have done 4 year engineering degree and then one year diploma in French Language , so do i eligible to get points for having 2 or more credentials, you need an assessment for each one.

 

[Naturgrl]

I have done 4 year engineering degree and then one year diploma in French Language , so do i eligible to get points for having 2 or more credentials, you need an assessment for each one.

You need an assessment for each one and you will only know when you receive ECA for both.

 

[Dhrumil_7]

Hi, I have a question regarding 2 or more degree/diploma/certificate.

I have a 4yr bachelors degree and 8 months part time graduate diploma does this still count under 2 or more. This program is normally 4 months if done full time and can do it a max of 12 months part time. I did it part time for 8 months

 

[pw0032239]

What does eca of 8 months graduate diploma says ?

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi, I have a question regarding 2 or more degree/diploma/certificate.

I have a 4yr bachelors degree and 8 months part time graduate diploma does this still count under 2 or more. This program is normally 4 months if done full time and can do it a max of 12 months part time. I did it part time for 8 months

What does ECA say? Is the 4 month program a Canadian program? If so, anything under 6 months would not count. Taking it PT doesn’t make it an 8 month program but depends on what it states.

 

[Dhrumil_7]

Its a post graduate diploma, will it still not count?