Q:  What is acceptable for transcripts?

Q:  What if I completed my education outside of Canada?

Q:  What if I don't have a high school diploma?

• GED Tests
• Accumulated Credits

Q:  Where do I get my transcripts from?

AMBA will NOT accept transcripts that have been submitted by the applicant.

                     Request transcripts to be mailed from the issuing institution directly to:

AMBA will accept any one of the following as official proof that you have met the prerequisite requirement:

ü  High school transcript, indicating that a diploma was granted, mailed from Alberta Learning or another Canadian provincial department of education.

ü    A transcript of a completed degree from an accredited Canadian university. (Visit www.cicic.ca to find out if your school is a recognized institution).

ü  A transcript of a two-year diploma from an accredited Canadian college or technical institution.  (Visit www.cicic.ca to find out if your school is a recognized institution.)

ü    Educational assessment from a member of the Alliance of Credential Services of Canada indicating qualifications general comparable to high school completion, a two-year diploma or a degree.

ü  Proof of successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test.

ü   Apprenticeship transcripts are NOT accepted as a pre-requisite for the Mortgage Associates Program.

Trancripts must fulfil the following requirements to be accepted by AMBA:

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What is WES or IQAS?

IQAS (International Qualification Assessment Service) was established by the Alberta Government to help individuals educated outside of Canada. The service assesses international educational documents and compares them to educational credentials in a Canadian province. 

WES (World Educational Service) is a not for profit organization with over thirty years’ experience evaluating international credentials. Our major purpose is to facilitate the integration of internationally educated individuals into the employment and education environment of their newly adopted country.

Who is it for?

Processing times are subject to change and should be confirmed by the assessment agency directly.

How much does it cost?

WES fees:  $100 - $200
IQAS fees:  $100 (Basic Assessment)

What is the basis of the assessment process?

Official documentation
Assessment agencies generally require original and/or officially certified documents to conduct assessments. IQAS will accept photocopies, but it will be clearly indicated on assessment certificates that the evaluation was based on photocopied documents.

Document Review
All documents are reviewed for consistency and any evidence of tampering or alteration. If there are any inconsistencies, the agency will seek verification on the suspicious documents directly from the issuing institutions. An evaluation will not be conducted on documentation determined to be altered or fraudulent.

Translation Review
IQAS conducts educational assessments using original language documents and their English translations. Translations are spot checked for accuracy.  WES requires word-for-word English translations of all documents to be submitted with the originals.

Click here for a list of assessment services...

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What if I don't have a high school diploma?

If you do not hold a high school diploma or are unable to provide transcripts, you can obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma through Alberta Learning.  There are two ways to obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma in Alberta:

1. General Education Development (GED) Tests
2. Accumulated Credits

GED Tests

A person, 18 years or older, who has been out of school for at least 10 consecutive months, who passes all five tests in the General Educational Development (GED) test battery with a minimum standard score of 450 or better in each test, and meets the eligibility requirements, will be granted a High School Equivalency Diploma. The five GED tests are:

        Test 1: Language Arts—Writing Test 
        Test 2: Social Studies    
        Test 3: Science
        Test 4: Language Arts—Reading Test: 
        Test 5: Mathematics

Click here for more information on taking the GED tests...

Accumulated Credits

A person, 18 years or older as of September 1 of the current school year, who is deficient in the credits needed for an Alberta High School Diploma, and who has been out of school for at least 10 consecutive months, and who wishes to obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma, should apply to the principal of a senior high school in the community. The principal will forward the High School Equivalency form to the Information Services Branch, indicating that the following requirements have been met. All necessary documents should be included with the letter.

The candidate shall obtain 100 school credits as set forth below:

A minimum of 60 credits must be gained through classroom instruction in a school or other institution accredited by or acceptable to Alberta Education (for out-of-province students), offering approved senior high school courses, as follows:    

Click here for more information on Accumulated Credits...   

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Where do I get my high school transcripts?

I completed high school in Alberta.
I completed high school in Canada, but outside of Alberta	Contact the educational, governmental agency in your province.
I completed university / college in Canada.	Order official transcripts from your university or college.
I completed high school / university / college outside of Canada.	IQAS - or - WES - or - Canalliance
I do not hold a diploma, degree or transcripts.	Obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma.

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