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APPLICATION FOR EVALUATION OF FOREIGN EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

In order to evaluate your credentials in terms of U.S. college/university equivalency, the following documentation and instructions are required:

a. Originals (or clear and legible notarized photocopies of the original educational documents).b. Certified English translations of all foreign language documents.c. All final diplomas and/or certificates.d. Transcripts with mark sheets/academic records that indicate subjects and examination results.

COUNTRY/EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Non-English speaking countries whose educational institutions issue English language credentials directly must submit records inEnglish. For example: Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Iceland, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Saudi Arabia,Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, and Yemen.

• Algeria/Morocco/Tunisia: Documents must be issued in French by the academic institution.• Commonwealth Countries: Academic records from teaching institutions and external examinations results issued by the examining

authority.• Germany: Diploma/Prüfungszeugnisse/Scheine and additional documentation (Studienplan, Prüfungsordnung) or transcripts

issued by the Faculty or Office of International Affairs indicating theoretical and practical hours for all subjects on a semester basis.• India/Pakistan/Bangladesh: Degree certificate(s) or provisional degree certificate(s) and all university-issued mark sheets, with

syllabus indicating exact paper titles.• Latin America: Degree/Certificate and transcripts (certificado de notas/calificaciones) indicating all subjects studied, including

grades and credits or hours of study.• The People’s Republic of China: Graduation and degree certificates, including transcripts issued in Chinese by the academic

institution.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Request for Additional Documentation After Initial Review of Documents: In the case of incomplete documentation or when additional information is required, a document request will be issued. Word Communication International reserves the right to request original documents and to have official records sent directly to our office by the issuing institution. An evaluation report will be prepared only after all requested material has been received to the satisfaction of Word Communication International.

Evaluation Recognition: Most applicants are referred to Word Communication International by agencies or institutions. When this is not the case, applicants are advised to check with the institution, licensing board, or agency to which they intend to submit the report to make certain that the report will be recognized.

Reassessments of Educational Equivalencies: Evaluations are based upon the best information and resources currently available to professional evaluators in the U.S.; Word Communication International reserves the right to reassess educational equivalencies as additional information becomes available.

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Forged and Altered Documents: When it has been determined that any document submitted has been forged or altered in any way, the application will be cancelled and no evaluation report will be prepared. The documents become the property of Word Communication International, Inc. All recipients indicated on the application form and other appropriate authorities will be notified.

Refunds: No refunds will be issued once an application has been submitted.

Word Communication International reserves the right not to accept an application for evaluation.

NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN UNTIL WE RECEIVE THE APPROPRIATE FEES (CHECKS, CASHIER’S CHECK, MONEY ORDER OR WESTERN UNION, PAYABLE IN U.S. FUNDS ONLY TO WORD COMMUNICATION INTERNATIONAL; OR FULL INFORMATION ON THE CREDIT CARD WITH WHICH PAYMENT WILL BE MADE (CARD, NAME OF HOLDER, NUMBER, AND DATE OF EXPIRATION). ANY REVISION OF AN EVALUATION REQUIRES ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND WILL BE CHARGED ADDITIONAL FEES.

E X P L A N A T I O N O F O U R S E R V I C E S

CREDENTIAL EVALUATION SERVICE FEE SCHEDULE

The approximate processing time for evaluation reports is fifteen (15) working days from the day that all required fees, documents, and information are received by W.C.I., unless additional research is required.

High School Diploma Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 75.00

Associate’s Degree Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110.00

Bachelor’s Degree Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00

Master’s Degree Evaluation (includes bachelor’s degree). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $185.00

Ph.D. Degree Evaluation (includes bachelor’s and master’s) . . . . . . . . . . . . $225.00

FEES FOR RUSH SERVICES

24-Hour Service: US$125.00 in addition to the basic fee. Turnaround time is within 24 hours from receipt of the application, required documents, and fees. Arrangements must be made by calling W.C.I. at 602-265-0678. A certified check or money order must be submitted with the documentation. If payment is made with a credit card, full information should be provided (card, name of holder, number, and date of expiration).

Five-day Service: US$75.00 in addition to the basic fee. Turnaround time is five (5) working days from receipt of the application, required documents, and fees. A certified check or money order must be submitted with the documentation. If payment is made with a credit card, full information should be provided (card, name of holder, number, and date of expiration).

If an applicant requests two different types of reports, at the same or different times, then two evaluation fees are required.

MEMBER: NAFSA National Association for Foreign Affairs

$ 85.00$$ 85.00

$ 120.00

$ 160.00

$ 195.00

$ 235.00

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MAILING OPTIONS – ADDITIONAL COPIES

Delivery of Evaluations: Evaluations are sent by regular mail. Overnight courier service may be requested for an additional fee of US$30.00 (domestic) and US$47.00 (international).

Extra Copies: Two copies are included in the basic fee. Additional copies requested with the initial application cost US$10.00 per copy. For a request after the report has been completed: US$25.00 for each additional copy.

• Overseas payments must be in U.S. dollars and drawn on a bank located in the U.S.

• Fees are subject to change without notice.

PLEASE READ AND ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS CAREFULLY

Name ____________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ____________ Last/Family First/Given Second Mo./Day/Year

Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Number and Street Apartment #

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country

Day Phone Number __________________________________________________ Fax __________________________________

Birthplace (city/country) ______________________________________________________________ Male _____ Female _____

Email:

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE EVALUATION

( ) Teacher Certification {Maricopa Community Colleges ____ or the Arizona Department of Education ____} - ( ) Education – ( ) Immigration – ( ) Armed Services Enlistment ( ) Employment – ( ) Other

ARE YOUR ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH? _______

SHOULD WE TRANSLATE THEM? _______ (Translation of transcripts or diplomas: US$45.00 per page.)

Note: Translation fee is not included in the evaluation fee.

1. How many years of Elementary School did you attend? _____2. How many years of Secondary School did you attend? _____3. How many years of Preparatory School did you attend? _____4. Did you have any practice/student teaching while attending college/university? _____5. How many semesters or weeks did you attend? _____6. Were you paid for your practice/student teaching? _____7. Were you given an evaluation of your practice/teaching? _______

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www.wordcommunication.com evaluations@earthlink.netEDUCATIONAL HISTORY

(PLEASE READ AND ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS CAREFULLY)

Please list all educational institutions attended, BEGINNING with elementary school and including the one you are currently attending.

Dates of Attendance Name of Diploma Year of Name of School City & Country From - To or Certificate Graduation

PLEASE ATTACH A SHORT EXPLANATION FOR ALL GAPS IN SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.

From whom did you learn of this service? _______________________________________________________________________

Where did you obtain this application form? _______________________________________________________________________

I certify that all the information provided in the application is correct. I have read the instructions and conditions provided with this application and agree to the terms stated therein. The report is advisory and not binding upon any agency or institution that uses it. Finally, I release Word Communication International from any liability for damages resulting from the use to which I or any agency or institution puts the evaluation report.

__________________________________________ __________________________________ ___________________________ Name (Printed) Signature Date

Return completed application to Word Communication International with the following:

a. You MUST Photocopy and NOTARIZE all academic records/transcripts/diplomas and certified literal Englishtranslations. Disclaimer of Liability: Word Communication International, Inc. will not be held liable or responsible forloss or damage when a client sends his/her original documents.

b. Check or money order payable to Word Communication International, Inc., OR credit card information.

___________________________________ ________________________________ _______________Credit Card # Expiration Date (month/year) Type of Card

Please note – we accept the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover

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Phone (602) 265-0678

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