Alberta offers a service called International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS). It evaluates foreign qualifications and awards certificates based on how they measure up to Canadian norms. The ECA is intended for scholarly and technical training programs. Evaluation of candidates for admission, promotion, or licensing IQAS in the Workplace For international students, IQAS can provide a statement contrasting the quality of your overseas education with that of a Canadian education. Your evaluation certificate includes this statement.