# WES vs CES vs Qualification Check: Which Should You Choose? Three common credential evaluations compared by purpose, region and how to choose. Updated 2026-10-03 · By Zhou Beichen The three names look alike but serve different purposes. Choose wrongly and you may waste time and fees. Start with one rule: **use whichever organisation the party asking for it accepts.** | | WES | CES | Qualification Check | | -------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Main use | Canadian immigration ECA; U.S. admissions and employment evaluation | Canadian immigration ECA; some Canadian universities and bodies | Credential verification for Hong Kong talent schemes (QMAS, Top Talent Pass) | | Background | World Education Services; widely used in North America; one of the IRCC-designated ECA organisations | Part of the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies; one of the IRCC-designated ECA organisations | Recognised by the Hong Kong Immigration Department (per its own information and our video) | | Output | Degree-level equivalency; for the U.S. optionally GPA conversion (Course-by-Course) | Canadian degree-level equivalency | Credential verification result | | Speed and cost | For Chinese degrees typically about six weeks, depending on CHSI and verification | See its website for current figures | About two days in our case, at under half the cost of WES | | Suits | U.S. applicants; one of the main options for Canadian immigration | Another option for Canadian immigration | People applying under QMAS or the Top Talent Pass | ## How to choose: three steps 1. **Ask first.** Does IRCC, the school, employer or immigration department name an organisation? If so, follow it. 2. **Then look at your credential.** Mainland university, vocational or high school, overseas degree: requirements and difficulty differ by organisation. 3. **Finally, time and budget.** A near deadline or a tight budget changes the best route. Unsure? Send us the purpose, credential and deadline. We check the latest requirements case by case and give you a clear recommendation. Policies change, so rely on official current guidance. ### Want to discuss your case? Send your degree and purpose and we will assess first, then quote. [Contact us](https://credentials.beichen.co.uk/en/contact/) ### More guides - [Does WES raise your GPA?](https://credentials.beichen.co.uk/en/guides/does-wes-raise-gpa/) - [Vocational and high-school credentials for WES](https://credentials.beichen.co.uk/en/guides/vocational-high-school-wes/) - [Names, passport numbers and transcripts](https://credentials.beichen.co.uk/en/guides/name-passport-transcript-issues/) FAQ ## Related questions What is the difference between WES, CES and Qualification Check, and which should I pick? They serve different purposes. **WES** is one of the IRCC-designated ECA organisations for Canada and is widely accepted by U.S. universities and employers. **CES** sits within the University of Toronto and is also an IRCC-designated ECA organisation. **Qualification Check** is recognised by the Hong Kong Immigration Department and is often used for QMAS and Top Talent Pass applications. Which one you need depends on who is asking for the evaluation. See the [comparison guide](https://credentials.beichen.co.uk/en/guides/wes-vs-ces-vs-qualification-check/), or contact us and we will check. Are you affiliated with WES or CES? No. Beichen Light is an independent evaluation service with no affiliation to WES, CES, Qualification Check, CHSI, the degree centre or any government body. We cannot guarantee any outcome, but we assess feasibility candidly before taking a case. Related videos ## Keep watching ### 快速获得香港移民所需的学历认证 Need a credential check for Hong Kong talent schemes? Qualification Check took about two days in this case, at less than half the cost of WES. 2025-04-11中文5:55 ### WES Case Analysis - EP10 How to evaluate Chinese Degrees EP10: how a foreigner gets a Chinese degree evaluated: where to start without Chinese, expired passports, what CHSI is, which name to use, and how long the report takes. 2023-06-13English14:17 Contact us ## Need help? Phone call first, feasibility assessed up front. **We reply within 12 hours, 24 at the latest.** Available for a voice call any time. Easy to reach, easy to talk to. [Get a quote](https://credentials.beichen.co.uk/en/contact/) We reply within 12 hours, 24 at the latest WeChat: **zhousvip**Copied ✓ [Email: **wes@supersecure.site**](mailto:wes@supersecure.site)[YouTube: **@yourlight23 · 35 case videos**](https://www.youtube.com/@yourlight23)