Do I need an Educational Credential Assessment to apply under Express Entry?
To get points for your education under the Comprehensive Ranking System, you must either:
- have been educated in Canada, or
- have a valid Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for immigration purposes for your completed foreign education.
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