Internationally Trained Individuals
Credential Assessment
If you've attended an educational institution outside of Canada, you'll need to provide a Credential Assessment Report from one of the following organizations when you apply to Sheridan:
- International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS)
Provides general (document-by-document) assessments and comprehensive (course-by-course) assessments for both secondary and postsecondary studies. - World Education Services (WES)
Provides general (document-by-document) assessments for both secondary and postsecondary studies and comprehensive (course-by-course) assessments for postsecondary studies only.
Depending on the program(s) you’re applying to, one service may be preferred over the other.
It takes time for the evaluation to be processed. Please plan accordingly when applying.
If you're a domestic applicant, when you apply at ontariocolleges.ca they will provide you with information on how to obtain an evaluation.
If you already have a Credential Assessment Report issued by one of the organizations above, you can contact them directly to have Sheridan added as a recipient (WES) or have the evaluation sent to ontariocolleges.ca (WES or ICAS). Original academic documents, transcripts or evaluations sent to Sheridan will not be sent or returned to applicants, their families or any agents acting on behalf of applicants.
Why do some programs require a course-by-course evaluation?
A comprehensive evaluation gives Sheridan a full assessment of the academic work you've completed, including all courses, grades and completion dates. Some Sheridan programs have specific admission requirements, such as arts, maths and sciences. A general assessment doesn't provide detailed information about what you've successfully completed. Offers to our programs are given to the most qualified applicants, and grades are also used to rank applicants for the purpose of offers and waitlists.
If you wish to apply for Advanced Standing for courses already completed at another institution, Sheridan requires a course-by-course evaluation in order to determine eligibility for Advanced Standing. General assessment evaluations are not eligible for Advanced Standing until you provide Sheridan with an upgraded comprehensive assessment. Course outlines and translations may be required.
When is a general assessment acceptable?
A general assessment can be used for admission to some certificate and diploma programs that require completion of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, plus the required English course or English equivalency as posted on the program page. A general assessment may also be used for some graduate programs as listed below.
If you submit a general assessment when applying to a program that requires other courses such as math and science, you'll be required to submit your transcripts for courses completed within Canada, or you may be required to complete additional testing in the subjects to demonstrate proficiency. Testing fees will be required for each test that is written. Current test details are found on Sheridan's Assessment Centre page.
The list below indicates which evaluation is required for admission to each program offered at Sheridan.
Note: CBC/COMP = course-by-course/comprehensive
| CREDENTIAL EVALUATION REQUIRED | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| PLAN | DESCRIPTION | GENERAL | CBC/COMP |
| PAMFM | Advanced Manufacturing Management | x | |
| PASEM | Advanced Special Effects Makeup, Prosthetics and Props | x | |
| PADAC | Advertising – Account Management | x | |
| PADMK | Advertising and Marketing Communications | x | |
| PAMCM | Advertising and Marketing Communications – Management | x | |
| PANCR | Animal Care | x | |
| PBAAA | Animation, Honours Bachelor of | x | |
| PACRE | Applied Creativity and Innovation | x | |
| PATCN | Architectural Technician | x | |
| PARTY | Architectural Technology | x | |
| PARTF | Art Fundamentals | x | |
| PBAHS | Athletic Therapy, Honours Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences | x | |
| PBUSA /PBUFI /PBUHR /PBUMK /PBUSS /PBUSP | Business (Accounting /Finance /Marketing /HR /General) | x * | |
| PBAFC /PBAFI PBAHC /PBAHR PBAMC /PBAMK PBSAC /PBSAA |
Business Administration (Accounting /Finance /Marketing /HR) | x * | |
| PBACC /PBBAF /PBBAM /PBHRM /PBSCM | Business Administration, Honours Bachelor of (Accounting /Finance /Marketing /HR /Supply Chain) | x | |
| PBAPM | Business Analysis and Process Management | x | |
| PCETY | Chemical Engineering Technology | x | |
| PCETE | Chemical Engineering Technology – Environmental | x | |
| PCLTN | Chemical Laboratory Technician | x | |
| PCYCD | Child and Youth Care | x | |
| PCKNS | Clinical Kinesiology | x | |
| PCRSH | Clinical Research | x | |
| PCAJS | Community and Justice Services | x | |
| PBCMS | Community Safety, Honours Bachelor of | x | |
| PCANM | Computer Animation | x | |
| PCPEN | Computer Engineering Technician | x | |
| PCPET | Computer Engineering Technology | x | |
| PCPRG | Computer Programming | x | |
| PBACS | Computer Science (Mobile Computing), Honours Bachelor of – including degree completions | x | |
| PBCPCC /PBCPDA /PBCPGE /PBCPMV /PBCPNN | Computer Science, Honours Bachelor of (specialties in Cloud Computing /Data Analytics /Game Engineering /Modelling, Simulation & Visualization /Network Engineering) – including degree completions | x | |
| PSITC | Computer Systems Technician – Information Technology Infrastructure and Services | x | |
| PCSSN | Computer Systems Technician – Software Engineering | x | |
| PSISC | Computer Systems Technology – Information Systems Engineering | x | |
| PCSSC | Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering (Co-op) | x | |
| PBCRDC /PBCRDD /PBCRDF /PBCRDG /PBCRDI /PBCRDT | Craft and Design, Honours Bachelor of (specialties in Ceramics /Furniture /Glass /Industrial Design /Textiles /Multidisciplinary) – including degree completions | x | |
| PCRIM | Creative Industries Management | x | |
| PBCWP | Creative Writing and Publishing, Honours Bachelor of | x | |
| PCDCA | Digital Creature Animation – Technical Direction | x | |
| PDIGP | Digital Product Design | x | |
| PECED | Early Childhood Education | x | |
| PECEI | Early Childhood Education – Intensive | x | |
| PBECB | Early Childhood Leadership, Honours Bachelor of (Degree Completion) | x | |
| PCESD | Educational Support | x | |
| PEDSI | Educational Support – Intensive | x | |
| PETEN | Electrical Engineering Technician | x | |
| PBENE | Electrical Engineering, Honours Bachelor of Engineering – including degree completions | x | |
| PETEQ | Electrical Techniques | x | |
| PELTN | Electromechanical Engineering Technician | x | |
| PEMTY | Electromechanical Engineering Technology | x | |
| PEETN | Electronics Engineering Technician | x | |
| PELTY | Electronics Engineering Technology | x | |
| PENCT | Environmental Control | x | |
| PENST | Environmental Technician | x | |
| PBXDN | Experiential Design, Honours Bachelor of | x | |
| PBFTV | Film and Television, Honours Bachelor of | x | |
| PBGDS | Game Design, Honours Bachelor of | x | |
| PGDAP | Game Development – Advanced Programming | x | |
| PGLDS | Game Level Design | x | |
| PGASU | General Arts and Science – University Profile | x | |
| PGAUC | General Arts and Science – University Profile (Certificate) | x | |
| PGASE | English Language Studies (ESL) | x | |
| PHRMC | Human Resources Management | x | |
| PBAAI | Illustration, Honours Bachelor of | x | |
| PBAIS | Information Sciences (Cyber Security), Honours Bachelor of – including degree completions | x | |
| PBIDS | Interaction Design, Honours Bachelor of | x | |
| PINME | Interactive Media Management | x | |
| PINDE | Interior Decorating | x | |
| PBAID | Interior Design, Honours Bachelor of | x | |
| PINBM | International Business Management | x | |
| PICTC | Internet Communications Technology (Co-op) | x | |
| PIOTM | Internet of Things and Machine Intelligence | x | |
| PIPAP | Investigation ‐ Public and Private | x | |
| PJRNL | Journalism | x | |
| PJRNM | Journalism – New Media | x | |
| PBHSK | Kinesiology and Health Promotion, Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences | x | |
| PMMCA | Makeup for Media and Creative Arts | x | |
| PMKMC | Marketing Management | x | |
| PMETN | Mechanical Engineering Technician | x | |
| PMETD | Mechanical Engineering Technician – Design | x | |
| PMETY | Mechanical Engineering Technology | x | |
| PMEDD | Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design | x | |
| PBENM | Mechanical Engineering, Honours Bachelor of Engineering – including degree completions | x | |
| PMTTM | Mechanical Technician – CNC & Precision Machining | x | |
| PLUMB | Mechanical Techniques – Plumbing | x | |
| PMTTD | Mechanical Techniques – CNC & Precision Machining | x | |
| PMDAF | Media Fundamentals | x | |
| PMSFS | Music Scoring for Screen and Stage | x | |
| PBAMT | Music Theatre Performance, Honours Bachelor of | x | |
| POFAE | Office Administration – Executive | x | |
| POAHS | Office Administration – Health Services | x | |
| PARAL | Paralegal | x | |
| PPAPN | Performing Arts – Preparation | x | |
| PPSWK | Personal Support Worker | x | |
| PPHTO | Pharmacy Technician | x | |
| PBAAP | Photography, Honours Bachelor of | x | |
| PLUMN | Plumbing Technician | x | |
| PPOLF | Police Foundations | x | |
| PPNSG | Practical Nursing | x | |
| PPHSS | Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees | x | |
| PPACG | Professional Accounting | x | |
| PPRJM | Project Management | x | |
| PPRCC | Public Relations – Corporate Communications | x | |
| PQUAS | Quality Assurance – Manufacturing and Management | x | |
| PRGAF | Regulatory Affairs | x | |
| PBSCD | Social and Community Development, Honours Bachelor of | x | |
| PSSWK | Social Service Worker | x | |
| PSSWG | Social Service Worker – Gerontology | x | |
| PTESL | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL Plus) | x | |
| PTPPA | Technical Production for the Performing Arts Industry | x | |
| PTECH | Technology Fundamentals | x | |
| PTADS | Theatre and Drama Studies | x | |
| PURBN | Urban Design | x | |
| PVETT | Veterinary Technician | x | |
| PCVAT | Visual and Creative Arts | x | |
| PCVAD | Visual and Creative Arts – Advanced | x | |
| PVEFF | Visual Effects | x | |
| PVMAS | Visual Merchandising Arts | x | |
| PWLFT | Welding and Fabrication Technician | x | |
| PWLDT | Welding Techniques | x | |
* For Business diplomas, you can submit a general evaluation and be sent for mathematics testing for admissions purposes.