Determine whether there are any substantial differences

Compare both perspectives, ensuring a fair comparability process and enabling you to form an opinion on the outcome.

• Consult precedents for any previous similar applications processed by your organization in the past. It may be exactly the same or share similarities, such as the:
• issuing educational institution;
• completed academic program;
• academic credential obtained after completion.
• Consult precedents from:
• within the concerned jurisdiction;
• other jurisdictions with a similar education system structure.
• Compare your findings with the range of outcomes identified by the pan-Canadian academic credential assessment community using CICIC's Directory of Comparability Assessment Outcomes;
• Document the rationale for your decision if you found a substantial difference in the comparability process. If a precedent is found, the written rationale used to substantiate previous decisions may prove extremely useful;
• Consult other internal and external resources to support your process. CICIC's tool box can support your research process and provide a space to consult with other members of the pan-Canadian academic credential assessment community.