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International Education Verification

An International Education Evaluation is a comparison of the professionals’ academic accomplishments to standards in the United States. The International Education Evaluation Report is used for internal Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) use only and cannot be transferred to another employer, registry, or academic institution. A completed and verified evaluation may allow an education document to be verified in the Ohio Professional Registry and may count towards a Career Pathway Level if found to be US equivalent.

International Education Verification FAQs

I completed high school outside of the U.S. How can it be verified?

Upload your high school document and an English translation, if necessary, to the Education tab of your profile. It will be reviewed, and if equivalency cannot be determined, the record status will change from Submitted to Unable to Verify and you will be directed to obtain an evaluation.

I completed a college degree outside of the U.S. How can it be verified?

College degrees require an evaluation. You may contact a third-party evaluation agency or use the International Education Application in the Applications tab of your OPR profile. Information about third-party evaluations is on page 5 of the International Education Evaluation (OPR) Guide.

Is an evaluation the same as a translation?

No. A translation is the process of translating words from one language to another. An evaluation determines if the education is equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma or college degree.

How do I get an evaluation?

You have two choices. You may contact a third-party evaluation agency or use the International Education Application in the Applications tab of your OPR profile. Information about third-party evaluations is on page 5 of the International Education Evaluation (OPR) Guide.

Does OCCRRA provide translation services?

No, OCCRRA does not provide translation services.

I submitted international education to the OPR but they need to be translated. What are the requirements?

High School or Equivalent Education –  A word-for-word translation for high school or equivalent can be completed by the original document holder or another person/agency and does not require a notary or a certified translator to complete. The translation cannot be a general subjective translation of the entire document.

College or University Education – A literal translation for college or university needs to be completed by a third-party (not a relative of the applicant) and does not require a notary or a certified translator to complete. There are times the OPR may request the professional to obtain a certified translation from a translation company or to provide a notarized statement of authenticity and accuracy from the translator.

 

What is an International Education Evaluation Report from the OPR?

An International Education Evaluation Report is completed by the OPR staff in order to determine equivalency. It documents both the information received from the professional and information found in the evaluation resources. These resources are industry standard trusted resources used by the major credential evaluation services. When an application is approved, the education document/s submitted will be combined with the evaluation report and verified in the Education section of the profile.

Who will accept an International Education Evaluation Report from the OPR?

The International Education Evaluation Report is only used for internal Ohio Professional Registry use. This evaluation cannot be transferred to another employer, registry, or academic institution. A completed evaluation showing U.S. equivalency will allow an education document to be verified in the Ohio Professional Registry and will count towards a Career Pathway Level.

What do I do if the OPR cannot provide equivalency of my international education documents?

When the OPR cannot provide equivalency, you may obtain a third-party evaluation. Information about third-party evaluations is on page 5 of the International Education Evaluation (OPR) Guide. Once you receive the third-party evaluation, scan it together with the school documents and upload them to the Education tab of your profile.

What does it mean my education is not equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma or college degree?

The OPR uses industry standard trusted resources used by the major credential evaluation services to review the education documents submitted to an International Application. When the resources state the document is not equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma or college degree, the application cannot be Verified.

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