ECA & Language Test Guide
Everything about credential assessment organizations and language tests recognized by IRCC.
🎓 Credential assessment organizations (ECA)
World Education Services
General academic credentials — university and secondary. Most commonly used organization for Express Entry.
Delay : 7 to 20 business days
International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
Technical credentials, trades and nursing.
Delay : 15 to 25 business days
International Qualifications Assessment Service (Alberta)
Government service of Alberta — all types of formal academic and technical credentials.
Delay : 15 business days (complete file)
Conseil médical du Canada
Exclusive and mandatory organization for all internationally trained medical graduates.
Delay : 14 business days for the PDF copy
Comparative Education Service — Université de Toronto
High-level university studies and general academic profiles.
Delay : 20 to 40 business days
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada
Exclusive and mandatory organization for pharmacists trained abroad.
Delay : Varies depending on the stages
🗣 Recognized language tests
TEF Canada
Official French proficiency test for immigration to Canada.
Result : 3 to 4 weeks
TCF Canada
French knowledge test dedicated to economic immigration and citizenship in Canada.
Result : 15 days maximum
IELTS General Training
General Training module mandatory for immigration (Academic module not accepted by IRCC).
Result : 3 to 5 days (computer) or 13 days (paper)
CELPIP-G
Fully computerized English test, recognized by IRCC for Express Entry and citizenship.
Result : 4 to 8 business days
PTE Core
AI-scored English test, recognized by IRCC since 2024.
Result : ~5 business days