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Credentials Evaluation Service Academic Report

What is the Credentials Evaluation Service Academic Report?

The Credentials Evaluation Service (CES) Academic Report provides a comprehensive course-by-course analysis of all nursing education received outside the United States. It is advisory in nature and is used for academic placement.

Who orders the Credentials Evaluations Service Academic Report?

Nurses use the CES Academic Report for academic admissions purposes. It includes a comprehensive analysis of all courses they have completed along with suggested U.S. semester grade and credit conversions.

Benefits of the Credentials Evaluation Service Academic Report

The CES Academic Report is a valuable tool for academic institutions requiring a comprehensive analysis of the education received by an applicant. The CES Academic Report also helps qualified applicants demonstrate the merits of their education when compared to U.S. standards, facilitating their pursuit of education in the United States.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Secondary school information

A secondary school diploma or an external exam certificate showing highest level of secondary education received. Secondary school (high school) is intermediate between elementary (primary school) school and university, usually offering general, technical, vocational, or university-preparatory courses.

All documents must be in English. Secondary school diplomas can be translated by an applicant or someone chosen by an applicant. If you are unavailable to provide an English translation, then CGFNS can translate documents for an additional fee.

Professional education information

CGFNS will need to receive a complete academic record or transcript directly from each educational institution the applicant attended for the nursing profession being evaluated.

These documents must be in English and translated by the educational institution(s) that the applicant has attended/completed. If the educational institution(s) is unavailable to provide an English translation, then CGFNS will be able to translate documents for an additional fee.

FEES

CGFNS International will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. Regular hours will resume on December 2, 2024.
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