International Education Research Foundation (IERF)

International Education Research Foundation (IERF) was established in 1969 as a non-profit organization and is the first private evaluation agency in the United States. The organization has processed more than 500,000 evaluation.

IERF is one of the founding members of NACES.

Pros and Cons

Pros

One of the most established credential evaluation agencies
Super-rush service including 24-hour turnaround is available
Application status report available online

Cons

Original copy of the transcript and marksheets are required
Relatively expensive at $185 per evaluation

Submission Details

Original copy of academic records and professional certifications
Original documents (including translations) must be accompanied by clear, legible and full-sized photocopies (front and back). Otherwise, you will be assessed a $20 fee
Translations must be submitted for all records not officially issued in English
Please remember to check the country specific requirements

Notes To Candidates From IERF

It is essential that the evaluation is done off original documents. This is a board requirement for licensure. Applicants are advised to use secure mailing to submit their documents. Alternatively, they can arrange to have their institution of study send in official certified copies directly to our office.

Turnaround Time

15 business days

Pricing

$185 for the detail report with course level identification, which I believe is the one required for most state boards
There are 24-hour, 5-day and 10-day rush service available, with additional fee ranging from $60 to $200.
Please click here for the pricing schedule

Payment Method

Check, cashier’s check, money order or credit card
Overseas payments must be in US dollars and drawn on a United States bank. If payment is being made by a bank draft, an additional $15 processing fee is required.

Other Information

You can check out the FAQ here.

Contact

International Education Research Foundation
Post Office Box 3665
Culver City
CA 90231-3665
USA

Courier mailing address:
6133 Bristol Parkway, Suite 300
Culver City, CA 90230
USA

Phone: (310) 258-9451
Fax: (310) 342-7086
Email: Contact us page here

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