If you're an international student or skilled worker planning to move to Canada, you'll likely need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). This process verifies that your foreign academic degrees or diplomas are equivalent to Canadian standards. One crucial step in this process is ensuring that your documents are accurately translated into English or French — and that those translations meet strict certification requirements.
At DocsBase Canada, we specialize in certified translations specifically tailored for ECA purposes, accepted by major organizations like WES, ICAS, CES, IQAS, and MCC.
What Is an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)?
An ECA is an official evaluation of your academic qualifications, required for:
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Immigration (e.g., Express Entry)
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Professional licensing
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Employment in regulated fields
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Admission to Canadian colleges or universities
Before your academic documents can be assessed, they must be submitted in either English or French — the two official languages of Canada. If your documents are in another language, certified translation is required.
Step-by-Step: How to Translate Your Documents for ECA
1. Identify the Documents You Need
Each ECA organization may have slightly different requirements, but most commonly requested documents include:
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Diplomas and degrees
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Academic transcripts
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Certificates of completion
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Secondary school records (for some assessments)
Check the website of your chosen ECA provider (e.g., WES, ICAS, CES) to confirm what documents are required.
2. Obtain Certified Copies of Originals
You’ll need clear, legible copies of your original academic documents. These can be digital scans or photocopies, depending on the ECA agency's submission method.
3. Get a Certified Translation
Your translations must be:
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Completed by a certified translator
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Accurate and complete (word-for-word, no summaries)
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Accompanied by a signed declaration or affidavit confirming the translation’s accuracy
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Stamped or signed by the translation provider (DocsBase Canada includes both)
Note: Translations done by the applicant or a family member are not accepted.
4. Submit the Translation According to ECA Guidelines
Some ECA organizations require translations to be:
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Included in a sealed envelope with the original academic records (e.g., WES)
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Sent directly by the translator or institution
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Uploaded online (if digital submission is accepted)
DocsBase Canada can provide both digital and physical copies of certified translations based on the requirements of your chosen ECA agency.
Why Choose DocsBase Canada?
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✅ Fully Certified Translations accepted by WES, ICAS, CES, IQAS, MCC, and others
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✅ Fast turnaround — most translations are completed within 1–2 business days
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✅ Experienced translators with academic expertise
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✅ Secure online ordering and delivery
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✅ Canada-wide service, including Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary
Supported Languages
DocsBase Canada provides ECA translations from over 100 languages, including:
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Spanish
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Portuguese
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Farsi
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Arabic
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Russian
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Chinese
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Ukrainian
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French
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Italian
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German
...and many more.
Get Started Today
Translating your documents for ECA doesn’t need to be complicated. With DocsBase Canada, you can count on accurate, professional, and fully certified translations that meet all the requirements for your educational credential assessment.
Contact us now for a free quote or to learn more about how we can help with your ECA application.