Request for an Évaluation comparative des études ...

1 Click here for the steps to follow A-0361-AO. Request for an valuation comparative des tudes effectu es hors du Qu bec (2016-11). General information What is a comparative evaluation for studies? An valuation comparative des tudes effectu es hors du Qu bec ( comparative evaluation for studies done outside Qu bec) is an expert opinion issued for information purposes that establishes a general comparison between two official education systems. The comparative evaluation describes the academic documents and indicates which Qu bec academic milestones (or principal diplomas) and areas of training are comparable to studies done outside Qu bec. The Minist re examines the academic documents submitted to it by applying rigorous standards and recognized analytic methods for the comparative evaluation of diplomas. Do you need a comparative evaluation? The valuation comparative des tudes effectu es hors du Qu bec should be used only to support the understanding of your academic documents.

2 It is neither a diploma nor the equivalent of a diploma. Since it creates no obligation upon an employer, professional corporation or any other regulatory body, you should check whether it will be required before submitting a Request . How is a comparative evaluation requested? Your Request for a comparative evaluation must include the attached form correctly filled out and bearing your original signature, all the requested documents in the required format and full payment of fees. Otherwise, your Request will be returned to you. Do not send original documents unless otherwise indicated. A. Documents vouching for your identity Required format: photocopy Your Request must include a photocopy of one of the following identity items: Pages of your valid passport indicating your identity, the issue and expiry date, and any changes made to this information An act or certificate of birth A document issued by Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (Canadian citizenship certificate, permanent resident card, document confirming permanent residence, or asylum seeker document).

3 Has your name changed? If the name on your academic documents is not the same as that appearing on the identity item, your Request must also include a photocopy of an official document explaining the name difference. The only documents accepted for this purpose are: An act or certificate of marriage A certificate of change of name An act or certificate or judgment of divorce or annulment of marriage A death certificate of your spouse Page 1 of 4. Minist re de l'Immigration, de la Diversit et de l'Inclusion A-0361-AO (2016-11). B. Diplomas and transcripts Required format: certified true copy Your Request must include a certified true copy of all academic documents that you wish to have evaluated. If you provide photocopies (in colour or not) of diplomas or transcripts, your Request will be returned to you without having been processed. Required documents: For primary studies, do not attach any document to your Request since the Minist re does not evaluate them.

4 For secondary or post-secondary studies successfully completed in the occupational or technical stream, attach your diploma and transcripts for each year of study. For secondary studies successfully completed in the academic stream, attach only your diploma. For incomplete secondary studies, attach transcripts for the last two successful years of studies. If the transcripts do not clearly indicate that you successfully completed your years of secondary studies, you must add an official attestation from the educational institution you attended that confirms the portion of the program completed successfully. The Minist re reserves the right to not evaluate all documents submitted to it, or specifically those that concern intermediate studies or do not correspond to a terminal cycle in Qu bec. The Minist re does not evaluate (non-exhaustive list): Academic documents issued by an educational institution that is not recognized by competent authorities responsible for the education system concerned Academic documents awarded for a program that is not recognized by competent authorities responsible for the education system concerned Certificates of school attendance or registration Transcripts or diplomas awarded for studies lasting less than one school year Academic documents awarded for primary and secondary studies of less than nine years duration (excluding kindergarten).

5 Academic documents awarded for uncompleted post-secondary studies Academic documents issued by an educational institution in a Canadian province or territory Attestations of work internships that are not part of official academic training leading to a diploma Attestations or certificates of occupational competency or qualification Work attestations What is a certified true copy? It is a photocopy of an original document certified as true by its issuer or by a recognized authority in the country or territory that issued the document. The list of authorities recognized to certify documents as true is on this page: Authorities not recognized The following authorities are not recognized by our Minist re to certify documents as true: a commissioner for oaths a Qu bec notary a Qu bec lawyer a Qu bec translator Page 2 of 4. Minist re de l'Immigration, de la Diversit et de l'Inclusion A-0361-AO (2016-11).

6 C. Document provided in a language other Required format: original of than French or English the translation If you submit a document or part of a document (including a seal or stamp) in a language other than French or English, you must provide the following items: The document in its original language in the required format: For an identity item, provide a photocopy. For a diploma or transcript, provide a certified true copy. The original of the complete translation of the document (including seals and stamps) done by an accredited translator. Translation requirements: You will find the requirements concerning translations and the definition of an accredited translator at this website: The Minist re reserves the right to require other translations. D. Fee payable Your Request must include full payment of the fee in Canadian currency. To learn the amount of the fee, consult our website The only payment methods accepted are: Credit card: Attach the original of the Payment by Credit Card form available on our website at.

7 Complete all boxes on the form, specifically: number and expiry date of the credit card exact amount in Canadian currency name and original signature of the cardholder Your credit card must be valid Canada Post money order Bank draft or cheque payable to the Minister of Finance of Qu bec. write your name in block letters on the back of the cheque. All bank drafts and cheques must be valid, signed and dated The only acceptable cheques or bank drafts are: certified cheque drawn on a Canadian bank cheque issued by a foreign exchange dealer cheque from a Canadian corporation bank draft drawn on a Canadian bank Cash payments, personal cheques and traveller's checks are not accepted. Page 3 of 4. Minist re de l'Immigration, de la Diversit et de l'Inclusion A-0361-AO (2016-11). Checklist: Your Request for a comparative evaluation must include: The form correctly completed, dated and bearing your original signature The photocopy of your identity item The photocopy of the official document explaining the name difference, where applicable A certified true copy of required transcripts and diplomas The original of the translation of documents or parts of documents (including seals and stamps) submitted in a language other than French or English FULL payment of the fee charged in Canadian currency in a payment mode accepted by the Minist re.

8 Send your Request to the following address: Direction du courrier, de l'encaissement et de l' valuation comparative Minist re de l'Immigration, de la Diversit et de l'Inclusion 285, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, 4e tage Montr al (Qu bec) H2Y 1T8. Canada Proxy and mandate to represent: If you want another person to handle the follow-up of your file, you must attach the form Proxy mandate to represent which you will find of the following page: Page 4 of 4. Minist re de l'Immigration, de la Diversit et de l'Inclusion A-0361-AO (2016-11). A-0361-AO. Request for an valuation comparative des tudes effectu es hors du Qu bec (2016-11). Reserved for the Minist re Do not write in this space. Your Request for a comparative evaluation must include the attached form correctly filled out and bearing your original signature, ALL the requested documents in the required format and FULL payment of fees.

9 Otherwise, your Request will be returned to you. 1. Preliminary information Have you previously requested a comparative evaluation from the Minist re de l'Immigration, de la Diversit et de l'Inclusion? Yes No If yes, please give your file number: C000. DO NOT USE THIS FORM if your Request for a comparative evaluation is currently being analyzed or if you wish to send your comments or questions within the deadline of six months following our response to your Request . 2. Personal information (attach the photocopy of an identity item. If your name has changed, you must also attach the photocopy of a supporting item). Sex Female Male Family name and first name (enter your family and first names in block letters as they appear on your identity item). Family name First name(s). Family name at birth if it is different from the name that appears on your identity item Date of birth (year, month, day) Country or territory of birth 3.

10 Home address Number Street Apartment City Province or state Postal code Country or territory Home telephone Other telephone Email Page 1 of 4. Minist re de l'Immigration, de la Diversit et de l'Inclusion A-0361-AO (2016-11). 4. Information on education Primary education School attended City Country or territory Period of study From to year month year month Number of years of studies Secondary studies: academic, occupational or technical (attach a certified true copy of required transcripts and diplomas). School attended City Country or territory Name of diploma obtained or last year of successfully completed studies Area of study, if applicable Period of study From to year month year month Year diploma was obtained School attended City Country or territory Name of diploma obtained or last year of successfully completed studies Area of study, if applicable Period of study From to year month year month Year diploma was obtained School attended City Country or territory Name of diploma obtained or last year of successfully completed studies Area of study, if applicable Period of study From to year month year month Year diploma was obtained Page 2 of 4.