Standards are the backbone of quality and professionalism in the nursing field, guiding everything from education to practice. Whether it’s nursing schools striving to meet accreditation benchmarks or hospitals adhering to regulatory oversight, these standards ensure…
How Credential Evaluation Empowers Foreign Students in Immigration and Employment Opportunities
November 26, 2024
Immigration does not end when a person enters a country; it is a long process with many steps. One barrier that the credential evaluation industry seeks to address in its work is recognition of prior educational achievements by the immigrant population. The United States…
Understanding Educational Framework Credentials
November 7, 2024
You’ve spent years earning your qualifications, and now you need to show a US institution what they’re worth. But when you look at the application requirements, the terminology can feel like a completely different language. This uncertainty can be stressful. We’re here…
The Essential Guide to International Grade Conversions
June 24, 2024
You’ve worked hard for your grades. Now, you need to show a U.S. institution what they’re worth. That’s where accurate grade conversions come in, and it’s a process we take very seriously. An incorrect conversion can result in a GPA that’s too low…
Many people dream of living, working, or continuing their education in another country, and in most cases, a credential evaluation is necessary to provide a comparable equivalent of your educational attainment. International Education Evaluations offers a variety of reports…
NACES Credential Evaluation: A Step-by-Step Guide
May 15, 2024
Let’s clear up a common point of confusion. You might be asked for a “NACES evaluation,” but NACES itself doesn’t actually evaluate credentials. It’s an association of independent organizations that do. NACES sets the rules and standards all its members must…
What Is a U.S. Credit Hour? A Simple Guide
March 25, 2024
You just opened your evaluation report, and your heart sinks a little. The total credits look… less than what’s on your original transcript. It’s a common moment of panic, making you wonder if all your hard work was lost in translation. I can assure you, it…
What Is a Credential Evaluation? A Complete Guide
March 25, 2024
You’ve worked hard for your education and professional experience, and they are incredibly valuable. But when you move to a new country, how do you make sure employers and universities recognize that value? Your accomplishments need to be translated. This is where a…
External Examinations
One of the most common inquiries the IEE Evaluations Team receives is related to our preference for using external examination results versus internal school transcripts when completing evaluations of secondary studies. In many countries around the…
Dynamics Benchmarking vs KPIs: Which Should You Use?
January 17, 2024
Think about how you might evaluate a chef. You could simply count the years they’ve worked in a kitchen, or you could taste their food and compare their skill to industry leaders. This is the essential difference in credential evaluation. The “Year-Counting”…

