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Sample - Postsecondary Assessment

International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)


SAMPLE ASSESSMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

International Qualifications Assessment Service

Assessment for Admission to Post-Secondary Institutions

The applicants educational records have been assessed for completed course work which compares to specific High School courses in Alberta or Saskatchewan. The assessment is advisory only and does not limit the authority of an educational institute to make their own admission decision.

Assessments are based on a standard methodology which includes an examination of documents for authenticity, a review of course work completed and grades achieved. The assessment lists the highest level of achievement at the secondary level for each of the following subject areas: English, math, physics, chemistry and biology. Inquiries can be directed to the International Qualification Assessment Service, 4th Floor, Sterling Place 9940-106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2N2 (780-427-2655)

Name: SAMPLE ASSESSMENT FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY

Applying for admission to: Accounting

Institution: XXXX

Documents Presented for Assessment

Document Name Country Date Language of Instruction Program Completed
Bachelor of Commerce

India

1980

English

Yes
Pre-university examination

India

1977

English

Yes
Secondary School Leaving Certificate

India

1974

Malayalam and English

Yes

Years of study in the home country:
Primary/Secondary 12 years Post-secondary 3 years

Comparison to Alberta/Saskatchewan Secondary Courses Required for Admission

Comparisons to Course Required for Admission Grade (%) Comments
Language Arts (English) Grade 12

58

Taken from the Pre-university Examination
Physics 30

52

Taken from the Pre-university Examination
Chemistry 30

74

Taken from the Pre-university Examination
Biology 30

58

Taken from the Pre-university Examination
Math 10

70

Taken from the Secondary School Leaving Certificate

Educational Statement:

High School

The combination of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate and the Pre-university Examination is generally comparable to the completion of Grade Twelve.

Post-Secondary

The Bachelor of Commerce degree generally compares to the completion of a three-year Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration.


           
____________________   ____________________
           
International Qualifications
Assessment Consultant
Director
           
Date Completed:    
             
This document was produced by computer, using black ink on a blue screened background. It carries an embossed seal of the International Qualifications Assessment Service and two signatures. It is an official statement only if it is in the above form.   This assessment is for general and employment purposes. Assessments completed by the International Qualifications Assessment Service are advisory only and do not limit a professional association or education institution from making its own determination of education levels and credits earned. Comparisons are made against current educational standards.
   


Revision date: Friday, May 10, 2002

 

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