Steps for the Recognition of Iranian Academic Credentials in Quebec, Canada

Application for Comparative Evaluation of Studies Completed Outside Quebec
(Évaluation comparative des études effectuées hors du Québec)

✅ Comprehensive Guide to Preparing Academic Documents for Official Evaluation in Quebec

Applicants seeking a comparative evaluation and official recognition of foreign academic credentials in Quebec must strictly comply with all requirements established by the province’s competent authorities. Any incomplete or non-compliant documentation may result in delays, suspension, or refusal of the application.

1. Official Translation of Academic Credentials

✅ All academic documents—from high school diplomas to the highest university degrees—along with official transcripts, must be translated into French or English.

Requirements for a valid translation:

• Complete and accurate, faithfully reflecting the original documents

• No omissions, summaries, or alterations

• Signed and stamped on each page by a certified translator

2. Certification of Documents in Iran

✅ All Persian-language documents, including diplomas and transcripts, must be certified as true copies by a Notary Public in Iran to ensure their authenticity and legal validity.

3. Translation by an OTTIAQ-Certified Translator

Under Quebec regulations, translations are considered valid only if completed by a translator who is a member of the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec (OTTIAQ).

• Translations prepared by non-members are not legally recognized

• All translations must be submitted together with the certified copies of the original documents

4. Translations Completed in Iran

✅ If documents have been translated in Iran, they must be reviewed and officially validated in Canada by an OTTIAQ-certified translator.

Failure to complete this step may render the documents invalid and prevent the application from being processed.

5. Identification Documents (for Quebec Residents)

✅ Applicants residing in Quebec and holding a Permanent Resident (PR) card must provide at least one of the following:

• Valid passport (identification page)

• Official translation of birth certificate

• PR card or Quebec Health Insurance Card (RAMQ)

These documents are required to verify identity and ensure consistency of personal information.

6. Completion and Submission of the Application Form

✅ The official form “Demande d’évaluation comparative des études effectuées hors du Québec” must be:

• Completed fully, accurately, and legibly

• Submitted along with all required supporting documents

Note: Errors or incomplete submissions may result in delays, suspension, or refusal of the application.

7. Payment of Evaluation Fees

✅ As of 2026, the official fee for comparative evaluation is CAD 141.

• Full payment is required to initiate processing

• Applications submitted without payment will not be processed