To learn more about the comparative evaluation

To issue an Évaluation comparative des études effectuées hors du Québec (comparative evaluation for studies done outside Québec), the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Diversité et de l'Inclusion uses the common framework for evaluating diplomas applied by all members of the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada. Specifically, it refers to the General Guiding Principles for Good Practice in the Assessment of Foreign Credentials, which is modeled on the 1997 Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education in the European Region (UNESCO¹/Council of Europe). These principles are designed to ensure an objective and fair evaluation based on a rigorous and coherent procedure and identical requirements for all.

Steps in processing a request for a comparative evaluation

• Verification of the documents provided and the faithfulness of the translations, if applicable
• Confirmation of the recognition of the educational institution and study program by the competent responsible authorities of the education system concerned, as needed
  Only studies pursued in recognized programs and educational institutions are evaluated.

• Comparison with Québec education benchmarks and fields of training.
  

	USEFUL INFORMATION
	Academic results have no impact on the review of the quest for a comparative evaluation as long as the individual earned a passing mark.

Priority processing

Priority processing of a request for a comparative evaluation accelerates the analysis of a file. It is suspended as soon as a more in-depth search is required, for instance, when an information search must be done outside Québec.

To be eligible for priority processing, the file submitted for review must be complete and accompanied by a letter from an employer, a local employment centre (CLE) or a regulatory body (organization governing the profession or trade you wish to practise in Québec). Depending on your situation, you must include one of the following documents with your request for a comparative evaluation:

• Original copy of a letter from your employer addressed to your name requesting priority processing, dated and signed, with the employer’s contact information. This letter must stipulate that you are required to present a comparative evaluation to the employer in order to be hired, promoted or to have your contract renewed. If applicable, it may indicate the start date of the job;

• Original copy of a letter addressed to your name, dated and signed by an officer of a local employment centre (CLE) with the centre’s contact information and logo. This letter must stipulate that the CLE is requesting a comparative evaluation in order for you to be eligible for one of its training programs, for example;

• Original copy of a letter requesting priority processing sent by a regulatory body that governs your profession or trade. This letter must be dated and signed, and must feature the logo of the regulatory body. It must also stipulate that a comparative evaluation is required in order for your file to be processed.
  
  

If the letter requesting priority processing does not meet the above-mentioned requirements, the Ministère will not grant priority processing for your request for a comparative evaluation and you will not receive any notice to this effect.

If you have already submitted a request for a comparative evaluation, you must wait to receive the letter confirming that your file has been opened before sending us your letter requesting priority processing. To avoid any further delays, please make sure to indicate your file number in your letter.

Power of attorney - Mandate to represent

The Privacy Act prohibits us from divulging information regarding your request without your authorization. If you wish to delegate someone to submit your request or to ensure follow-up of your file, you must include the form Power of attorney – Mandate with your request.

The security features of the comparative evaluation for studies done outside Québec

The paper document on which the comparative evaluation is printed contains two security features: on the front, at the bottom of the page, two microprinted blue lines display the word IMMIGRATION in a continuous band; on the back, a repeating motif of fleurs de lys, printed in white ink, is visible in oblique view. We recommend that you ensure that the paper document displays all of these features.

Do you have questions about the results of your evaluation?

If you have any questions concerning the comparative evaluation for studies done outside Québec, we invite you to contact the Centre de contacts clientèle (information service) of the Ministère. If questions remain, you may write to the Direction du courrier, de l’encaissement et de l’évaluation comparative. You must specify the reason for your question and the aspects of the evaluation that you wish to have clarified. You must also enclose a copy of the response letter from the Ministère.

Direction de l'enregistrement et de l'évaluation comparative
Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion
285, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, 4^e étage
Montréal (Québec)  H2Y 1T8

Note: After receiving the response from the Ministère to your request for a comparative evaluation, you have six months to send us your comments or questions on the subject. After this time period, your request for clarification will not be processed.

Useful links

• Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada
  Information on services for members, the quality assurance framework, general principles for a code of good practice with respect to evaluating foreign diplomas, etc.
• Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials
  Information on the evaluation and recognition of credentials for employment purposes, on the recognition of qualifications, and on the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC)

• Commission de la construction du Québec
  Information on the construction industry in Québec: trades and occupations, access to the industry, required occupational training, etc.
• Conseil interprofessionnel du Québec
  The association of professional orders of Québec
  Information on admission to an order, list of all regulated professions and their corresponding professional order, access to professional laws, etc.

• Ministère de l'Éducation, de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche
  Information on education in Québec: the educational system, school boards, educational institutions, recognition of qualifications, financial assistance for studies, authorization to teach, etc.
• Office des professions du Québec
  Information on the professional system in Québec: structure of the system, the Professional Code, professional orders, access to the orders, standards of equivalence of diplomas and training, etc.
• Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec
  Directory of members who offer translation services