International Education Evaluations

What International Education Evaluations does

International Education Evaluations (IEE) is a privately held credential evaluation service provider founded in 1981 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company evaluates foreign diplomas, certificates, transcripts, and professional work experience for individuals needing US-equivalent credential recognition. Its core product portfolio includes Document Reports ($95), Course-by-Course Evaluations ($195), Divisional Course Reports ($225), and specialized licensure reports for nursing ($395), teaching, and accounting ($250), supplemented by ATA-certified translation services ($60/page), verification services, and expedited processing tiers. Since 1981, IEE has served more than 500,000 clients and processed over 1 million documents, with a 4.7/5 average rating across 13,459 reviews.

IEE operates a digital self-service platform at myiee.org where applicants create accounts, upload documents, track evaluation progress, and receive reports — with standard 3-day turnaround and expedited same-day options. A separate institutional partner portal at access.myiee.org serves universities, state licensing boards, employers, military recruiters, and immigration attorneys via electronic delivery and CRM/SIS integration (Slate as preferred partner). IEE applies two proprietary evaluation methodologies — year-counting (used for immigration and licensure) and benchmarking (preferred by education partners) — developed through four decades of comparative education research. NACES membership underpins USCIS acceptance and acceptance by hundreds of US colleges, universities, and government agencies.

The business model is transaction-based with no subscription component: revenue is generated per evaluation order at flat-rate prices ranging from $80 for a basic Canada document report to $695+ for the GlobalBridge Nursing Visa package, with non-refundable $75 application fees and $50–$200 expedite fees as additional revenue layers. IEE serves five primary customer segments — higher education applicants, internationally educated professionals seeking employment, immigration petitioners (H-1B, L-1, O-1, EB categories), military enlistees, and nursing/healthcare licensure candidates — with an India intake office in Hyderabad and an Education Credential Assessment offering for Canadian institutions representing the company's primary geographic extensions beyond the US market.

Name

International Education Evaluations

Legal name

International Education Evaluations, LLC

Website

https://myiee.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International Education Evaluations, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Charlotte, NC, provides NACES-member credential evaluations, translations, and licensure reports for foreign-educated students, professionals, immigrants, military personnel, and nurses seeking US and Canadian credential recognition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Credential Evaluation Services: One-time evaluation fees for document reports, course reports, and specialized licensure evaluations (nursing, teaching, accounting). Evaluation fees cover multiple academic credentials submitted for evaluation. Revenue is generated per evaluation order with no subscription component for individual applicants.
2. Translation Services: ATA-certified translation services for educational and legal documents at $60 per page (250 words per page standard). Expedited 24-hour translation service available for additional $50 fee. Provides word-to-word accuracy with 100% USCIS acceptance.
3. Expedited Processing Services: Premium turnaround time options including Rush Service ($50 for 3 business days), Special Service ($100 for 2 business days), and Same-Day Service ($200 with documents received by 11 AM EST). These fees are non-refundable as orders begin processing immediately.
4. Extra Copies and Delivery: Additional hard copy evaluations ($20-$50 depending on timing), emailed copies ($20), portal delivery ($10), and various shipping options (domestic priority $15 to international priority $65).
5. Expert Opinion Letters: Customized expert opinion letters for employment-based immigration petitions (H-1B, L-1, O-1, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, etc.) starting at $495, with standard 10-business day and rush 5-business day options. Includes support for PERM audits.
6. GlobalBridge Nursing Services: Comprehensive HCW certificate and nursing visa evaluation package starting at $695 with 10-day turnaround, including education analysis, license validation, and language competency evaluation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

International Education Evaluations (IEE) provides credential evaluation services for foreign diplomas, certificates, transcripts, and work experience documents, producing US-equivalency reports accepted by USCIS, US colleges and universities, state licensing boards, military recruiters, and employers. The company offers Document Reports, Course-by-Course Reports, Divisional Course Reports, specialized Licensure Reports (nursing, teaching, accounting), Education Credential Assessments for Canada, ATA-certified translation services, and Expert Opinion Letters for immigration petitions. Services are delivered primarily through a digital self-service platform (myiee.org) with a 3-day standard turnaround time and 24/7 customer support.

Product overview

International Education Evaluations (IEE) offers a comprehensive suite of credential evaluation and translation services for international education credentials. The core product portfolio centers on Document Reports and Course Reports that evaluate foreign academic credentials against U.S. standards, supplemented by specialized Licensure Reports for nursing, teaching, and accounting professions. The company provides translation services, verification services, and a free GPA calculator tool. IEE's services are designed for multiple purposes including immigration (USCIS accepted), employment, higher education admission, military enlistment, and professional licensure. The company also offers Education Credential Assessments for Canada and Expert Opinion Letters for employment-based immigration cases. The IEE GlobalBridge for Nursing Visa product provides a streamlined solution for healthcare worker certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IEE GlobalBridge: A premier solution for healthcare professionals pursuing US Healthcare Worker (HCW) Certificates, designed for RNs and LPN/LVNs offering fully online credential evaluation process for occupational visa acquisition.

Products and services

• Document Report Evaluates foreign academic credentials and provides U.S. equivalency for each credential submitted (diplomas, degrees, transcripts). Suitable for employment, immigration, and education situations where transfer credit and GPA are not required. Priced at $95 for individuals and covers academic credential equivalency without individual course listing or GPA.
• Course Report (Course by Course Evaluation) Provides detailed course-by-course analysis including U.S. equivalency, individual course listings with semester units, grade equivalents, and overall GPA calculation. Recommended for applicants to multiple schools or when transfer credit is needed. Priced at $195 for education purposes.
• General Report (General Diploma Evaluation) Identifies, describes, and provides U.S. equivalency for each credential. Appropriate for employment and immigration purposes. Priced at $115 for employment purposes.
• Document + GPA Report Provides U.S. equivalency for credentials along with an equivalent cumulative grade point average for each credential or level of study. Priced at $130.
• Divisional Education Course Report Lists courses with U.S. equivalent grades and credits, differentiating between lower-level and upper-level undergraduate coursework in bachelor degree programs. Priced at $225; designed for graduate/transfer admissions.
• Teaching Licensure Report Provides course-by-course analysis organized by categories for easy identification of professional expertise areas, with emphasis on required courses for the teaching field. Designed for state licensure board submissions.
• Accounting Licensure Report Provides course-by-course analysis with coursework sorted by categories for identification of professional expertise areas, emphasizing required courses for the accounting field. Priced at $250; requires course syllabus submission.
• Nursing Licensure Report Provides course-by-course analysis with clinical experience review for internationally educated nurses seeking U.S. nursing careers. Includes evaluation of secondary and nursing education programs. Priced at $395; available for state-specific board reports across 17+ states including CO, DC, FL, IL, NC, SC, WY, ND, HI, ID, UT, VA, IN, KS, KY, WA, MT.
• General Licensure Report Course-by-course analysis organized by subject categories for licensing board and agency use, with potential inclusion of professional access information.
• IEE GlobalBridge for Nursing Visa Premier solution for healthcare professionals pursuing U.S. Healthcare Worker (HCW) Certificate. Designed for RNs and LPN/LVNs with a fully online process including education analysis, license validation, and language competency evaluation. Starting at $695 with 10-day turnaround.
• Translation Services ATA-certified translations for educational and legal documents with word-to-word accuracy and 100% USCIS acceptance. Standard delivery in 1 business day at $60 per page (250 words standard). 24-hour expedited translation available for additional $50.
• Verification Services Authentication service for verifying the authenticity of documents submitted for evaluation.
• Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for Canada Education credential assessments for higher education partners in Canada, including declaration of authenticity, Canadian degree equivalency, and program entry requirements review. Priced at $80 for document report, $145 for course report, $255 for divisional course report. For education/employment purposes only.
• Immigration Credential Evaluation Credential evaluations for immigration purposes, trusted by USCIS and AACRAO EDGE compliant. States academic, professional, or vocational education equivalency of foreign credentials.
• Expert Opinion Letters Customized expert opinion letters supporting employment-based immigration petitions (H-1B, L-1, O-1, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 categories) authored by university professors and industry experts. Starting at $495, with standard 10-business day and rush 5-business day options. Includes support for PERM audits.
• Military Credential Evaluation Credential evaluation services for military enlistment purposes, partnering with thousands of military recruiters across the United States across the US Army, Marines, Air Force, and Navy.
• Provisional Evaluation Evaluation based on scanned or photocopied documents for clients unable to provide original documents. Subject to acceptance by receiving institution.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-day standard turnaround vs. weeks/months with competitors
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, preferred and minor.

• NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services)coreOthersNACES membership is a core credential for IEE's business model. As an official NACES member, IEE's educational evaluations are trusted by USCIS and accepted by hundreds of US colleges, universities, licensing boards, and government agencies. The membership provides regulatory legitimacy and institutional acceptance.
• NACEScoreOthersNACES membership requires adherence to industry standards and ethics guidelines, providing IEE with credibility signals that support customer acquisition and institutional acceptance.
• NAFSA: Association of International EducatorscoreOthersProfessional association membership supporting IEE's presence in the international education evaluation industry and providing networking and standards development opportunities.
• AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers)coreOthersAACRAO membership ensures IEE's immigration evaluations are AACRAO EDGE compliant, meeting USCIS standards. The association also provides access to higher education institution networks.
• TAICEP (The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Translators and Professionals)coreOthersTAICEP membership connects IEE with other credential evaluation professionals and provides ongoing professional development and industry best practices.
• USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)coreOthersAs a NACES member, IEE's evaluations are accepted by USCIS for immigration purposes. This government relationship is essential for serving the immigration sector.
• Slate (CRM/SIS Platform)preferredTechnology or IntegrationSlate is identified as IEE's preferred partner for CRM and SIS integration, enabling seamless data exchange with educational institutions that use Slate for admissions management.
• Higher Education Institutions (Hundreds of US Colleges and Universities)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIEE has established electronic delivery partnerships with hundreds of US colleges and universities that receive credential evaluations directly through the MyIEE Institution Portal. Evaluations are accepted for undergraduate, transfer, and graduate admissions.
• State Licensing BoardscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIEE serves multiple state boards of nursing (CO, DC, FL, IL, NC, SC, WY, ND, HI, ID, UT, VA, IN, KS, KY, WA, MT) and other professional licensing boards for accounting, teaching, and other professions requiring educational credential evaluation.
• US Military Recruiters (Thousands)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIEE partners with thousands of military recruiters across the US Army, Marines, Air Force, and Navy to provide rapid credential evaluations for enlisted personnel and officers with foreign education.
• Canadian Higher Education InstitutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIEE provides Education Credential Assessments (ECA) for higher education partners in Canada, serving undergraduate, transfer, and graduate admissions across all Canadian provinces.
• Immigration Attorneys and Law FirmscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIEE's Immigration Solutions Division serves immigration attorneys with credential evaluations, expert opinion letters, and translations for H-1B, L-1, O-1, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 petitions and other employment-based immigration cases.
• Healthcare Recruiters and Staffing AgenciesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIEE works with healthcare recruiters for internationally educated nurses seeking US employment, including the GlobalBridge for Nursing Visa program for HCW certificate processing.
• 100 Transcripts LLP (India)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndia-based document intake location at 100 Transcripts LLP in Hyderabad provides in-person document submission services for Indian applicants.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Scholaro: Scholaro provides online credential evaluation and GPA calculation services for international students and professionals, including a NACES-affiliated offering. It competes with IEE on price, digital UX, and speed, particularly for self-serve individual applicants.
• The Evaluation Company (TEC): TEC provides credential evaluation and translation services to international students, professionals, and institutions, with significant focus on immigration-related evaluations. It is a direct competitor across both B2C and B2B channels where IEE operates.
• SpanTran: SpanTran is a credential evaluation and translation service specializing in immigration-related evaluations (H-1B, EB, TN visas) and supports immigration attorneys. It competes directly with IEE's Immigration Solutions Division and expert opinion letter services.
• AACRAO International Education Services: AACRAO IES is the in-house credential evaluation arm of AACRAO and operates as a NACES member serving US higher education institutions. IEE's AACRAO EDGE-compliant immigration evaluations directly overlap with AACRAO IES in the immigration and admissions channel.
• JOSEPH Wilt eValuation: eValuation by Joseph Wilt is a credential evaluation service that operates online and supports international applicants seeking US admissions and employment. It is a smaller but directly comparable peer in self-serve credential evaluation.
• World Education Services (WES): WES is the largest NACES-member credential evaluation service in North America, offering document and course-by-course evaluations, translations, and verification for international students and immigrants. It is the most direct competitor to IEE across virtually every customer segment IEE serves.
• Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE): ECE is a NACES-member credential evaluation provider serving higher education institutions, professional licensing boards, and immigration applicants. It directly competes with IEE in general, course-by-course, and licensure evaluations, particularly for US institutions.
• ERES (Educational Records Evaluation Service): ERES is a NACES-member credential evaluation provider offering general, course-by-course, and professional licensure reports to international students and immigrants. It overlaps with IEE in higher education admissions and immigration use cases.
• International Consultants of Delaware (ICD): ICD is a NACES-member credential evaluation provider offering document, course-by-course, and professional evaluations for international students, immigrants, and licensing boards. It is a direct comparable in IEE's target use cases and customer segments.
• Foreign Credential Services of America (FCSA): FCSA is a credential evaluation service providing general and course-by-course evaluations to international students, professionals, and immigration applicants. It competes with IEE on price-sensitive segments and serves similar US institutional channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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