Dreaming of study or immigration to the U.S. or Canada, the first wall is credential evaluation. Bodies like WES, ECE, and ICAS objectively assess your Korean academic achievement against local standards. Sending a single diploma by mail is not enough — here is how to handle the demanding sealed-document process and overseas delivery online without visiting your school.
What is overseas credential evaluation?
Credential-evaluation bodies — WES (World Education Services), ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators), and ICAS — assess Korean high-school or university diplomas, transcripts, and GED results for study, immigration, or employment in the U.S. and Canada. They strictly verify authenticity, so documents must be officially confirmed by the issuing school and submitted in the body's required sealed format.
When do you need it?
- U.S./Canada immigration credential assessment
- University or graduate admission requiring evaluation
- Professional licensing requiring credential evaluation
- Employment requiring assessed academic credentials
Key documents
| Document | Note |
|---|---|
| Diploma / graduation certificate | School-confirmed; sealed for the evaluator |
| Transcript | Sealed and sent directly to WES/ECE/ICAS |
| GED certificate | Where applicable |
| Apostille / certified translation | Added where the evaluator or destination requires |
The process, step by step
- Issue and confirmIssue documents and obtain official school confirmation.
- Seal handlingPlace documents in the evaluator's required sealed format.
- Apostille / certified translation (if required)Add an apostille or certified translation per the destination.
- Overseas deliverySend the sealed package directly to the evaluator (WES/ECE/ICAS).
How to apply with Apostille Korea
Apostille Korea handles issuance support, school confirmation, seal handling, certification, and overseas delivery to the evaluator in one stop, entirely online.
Frequently asked questions
What is the seal process?
Documents must be placed in the evaluator's required sealed format and sent directly, not opened by the applicant.
Which evaluators are covered?
WES, ECE, ICAS, and similar credential-evaluation bodies.
Do I need an apostille too?
Depending on the evaluator or destination, an apostille or certified translation may be required.
Can it be done without visiting my school?
Yes. Apostille Korea handles issuance support, sealing, and delivery online.
How long does it take?
It varies by school and evaluator, but typically about 5 to 15 business days plus delivery. Contact us for urgent handling.
Why Apostille Korea
- Specialist team — apostille, certified translation, and embassy legalization handled directly by experts.
- One-stop service — from issuance support to the finished certification, resolved together.
- Fully remote — apply online from anywhere and receive your documents — no in-person visit.
- Fast handling — urgent cases processed quickly with real-time status updates.
- Accurate guidance — tailored advice analyzing each country's and document's requirements.