Credential
Evaluation
Services
Aruba
(CESA),
registered
with
the
local
Chamber
of
Commerce
since
2023,
is
a
private
consulting
firm
based
in
Aruba
which
first
began
offering
credential
evaluation
services
to
the
public
in
January
2024,
providing
independent
evaluation
of
foreign
academic credentials.
At
Credential
Evaluation
Services
Aruba
(CESA),
we
analyze
foreign
academic credentials to establish the comparable degree that would be
awarded
in
the
Aruban
education
system
(or
Dutch
education
system)
if
there is no comparable Aruban degree).
Credential
evaluation
is
the
comparison
of
diplomas
or
studies
obtained
abroad,
with
the
relevant
Aruban
(or
Dutch)
diploma
or
course
of
study.
An
evaluation
of
educational
credentials
obtained
abroad
is
generally
required or useful when job hunting or seeking admission into college or university for further study.
We
offer
an
evaluation
report
that
contains
the
following
information:
Name
of
diploma
holder,
country
of
study,
college
or
university
attended,
degree
or
title
obtained,
graduation
date
and
level
of
education
attained
as compared to studies or degree(s) within the Aruban (or Dutch) education system.
Due
to
the
differences
between
education
systems,
even
though
courses
of
study
and/or
degrees
or
titles
may
have
similar
sounding
names
and
objectives,
differences
in
awarded
credits,
years
of
study,
grading
systems
and degree or title requirements, are taken into account when establishing the evaluation outcome.
A
credential
evaluation
does
not
grant
permission
to
work
in
a
particular
profession.
The
latter
is
the
competence
of
the
employer.
Nor
does
a
credential
evaluation
grant
permission
to
be
admitted
to
a
(further)
course of study. The latter is the competence of the educational institution.
Please note:
A
CESA
evaluation
outcome
is
the
professional
opinion
of
CESA,
and
can
be
seen
as
a
tool
for
companies
and educational institutions to evaluate and screen potential employees or students.
It
is
the
duty
of
the
client
to
first
confirm
with
the
prospective
employer,
educational
institution
or
other
interested
organizations
that
they
will
accept
CESA
evaluations
before
requesting
a
credential
evaluation
from CESA.
Accepting
CESA
evaluations
for
employment
and/or
education-related
purposes
is
at
the
discretion
of
the
receiving institution.
ABOUT
ABOUT
Credential
Evaluation
Services
Aruba
(CESA)
was
established
in
2023
as
an
independent,
non-governmental
professional
organization.
It
aims
to
provide
prompt
and
accurate
services
to
individuals
who,
and
organizations
that,
need
an
objective
evaluation
of
foreign
academic
qualifications
related
to
further
education
and/or
job
prospects in Aruba.
Although
Credential
Evaluation
Services
Aruba
(CESA)
was
established
in
2023
as
a
private
company
to
serve
the
Aruban
community,
we
have
over
10
years
of
relevant
experience
in
credentials
evaluation
and
information
exchange with international higher education partners.
Services
•
Credential evaluation for high school or secondary school graduates seeking employment or further study.
•
Credential evaluation for college of university graduates seeking employment or further study.
•
Study choice advice.
•
Other consultancy work as mutually agreed on.
Evaluation Fees for 2024
•
The current rate for having a high school diploma evaluated is: Afls. 198,- or US$ 110,- (bbo, bavp and bazv taxes
included).
•
The current rate for having one high school diploma and one university degree evaluated is: Afls. 198,- or US$
110,- (bbo, bavp and bazv taxes included).
•
The current rate for having two university degrees evaluated is: Afls. 396,- or US$ 220,- (bbo, bavp and bazv
taxes included).
Payments
•
All payments shall be made by bank transfer via the Caribbean Mercantile Bank Aruba in Aruban Florins or US
Dollars.
•
Payment is currently only possible by bank transfer as described in section 7 of the Credential Evaluation
Application Form.
•
The Credential Evaluation Application Form containing Payment instructions will be provided as soon as
Credential Evaluation Services Aruba receives a request for information.
•
All fees are subject to change without notice.
SERVICES
What is credential evaluation?
•
Credential
evaluation
is
the
process
of
comparing
and
converting
one's
international
education
to
that
of
another
country.
A
credential
evaluation
compares
high
school
diplomas
and/or
university
degrees
earned
in
one
country
to
high
school
diplomas
and/or
university
degrees
which
are
earned
in
another
country.
•
Colleges,
universities,
businesses
and
governments
use
credential
evaluations
to
evaluate
foreign
education
as
part
of
their
admission
or
hiring
process.
The
CESA
evaluation
is
advisory,
and
is
designed
to
assist
academic
institutions,
licensing
boards,
businesses
and
public
departments
in
Aruba
to
understand
how international credentials compare to national education diploma and degrees.
FAQ’s
Why do I need my credentials evaluated?
•
Education
systems,
degrees
and
titles
differ.
An
evaluation
of
credentials
or
education
obtained
abroad
can
be
useful
when
seeking
entry
into
the
local
education
system
or
when
applying
for
a
job
in
the
local
market.
•
A
CESA
credential
evaluation
report
will
state
the
Aruban
academic
degree(s)
your
international
credential(s)
can
be
compared
to.
A
CESA
credential
evaluation
report
will
help
local
education
institutions,
businesses
and
public
departments,
understand
the
level
and
type
of
academic
credentials
and qualifications achieved.
FAQ’s
How do you determine comparability?
•
Many factors are considered when determining comparability. These include:
•
Institutional and/or programmatic recognition/accreditation.
•
Purpose of the program of study, such as further study, vocational/professional training.
•
Educational requirement for entry into the program of study.
•
Content and length of program.
•
Higher education and job access in the country of study.
FAQ’s
Is it necessary to apply for a credential evaluation if you want to work or study in Aruba?
•
No, it is not necessary to apply for a credential evaluation, however, it often helps in speeding up the job
application or study admission process by providing information that helps the receiving party understand
the type and level of education received abroad.
FAQ’s
How long does it take for a credential evaluation report to be issued?
•
A credential evaluation report is generally completed within 7 to 10 business days after all completed
forms and payment have been returned to CESA, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
•
The evaluation time usually depends on the time it takes the foreign educational institution(s) to send an
education confirmation to CESA.
FAQ’s
Which documents must be submitted?
•
You must complete and return the following 4 forms to CESA Evaluations by email:
o
the Credential Evaluation Application Form
o
the Academic Records Release Form
o
the Verification Authorization Form
o
the Terms of Service Form
•
Include
a
copy
of
a
photo
ID,
such
as
your
passport
or
identification
card
(‘cedula’),
a
copy
of
the
diploma
or
diplomas
to
be
evaluated,
AND
the
accompanying
list(s)
of
grades.
Please
note
that
diplomas
without
the accompanying list(s) of grades will NOT be evaluated.
•
If
the
educational
documents
have
been
issued
in
a
language
other
than
the
Dutch,
English
or
Spanish
language,
the
applicant
must
send
a
copy
of
the
diploma
and
the
list
of
grades
in
the
original
language,
AND
a
translation
of
the
educational
documents
into
the
Dutch
or
English
language
which
was
translated
by a sworn or official translator.
•
A
checklist
of
required
documents
is
provided
in
section
6
of
the
Credential
Evaluation
Application
Form.
You
will
receive
the
required
documents
that
have
to
be
completed,
and
returned
to
CESA
once
you
request information of the credential evaluation process by email.
•
See additional information under ‘Forms’.
FAQ’s
Can someone review my documents before I submit my order and payment?
•
Your
documents
will
be
reviewed
for
completeness
as
part
of
our
administrative
process,
and
you
have
the
opportunity
to
ask
general
questions
regarding
the
credential
evaluation
process
before
submitting
your
order
and
payment.
However,
once
you
have
submitted
your
order
and
payment,
and
the
evaluation
procedure
has
begun,
no
reimbursement
will
be
made
as
a
credential
report
may
take
many
hours to complete.
FAQ’s
I don’t have a copy of my degree, but I do have a letter. Is this acceptable?
•
The
letter
of
provisional
certificate
MUST
be
issued
by
the
university,
and
include
the
applicant’s
name,
program of study, title of degree, and award date/graduation date. A provisional evaluation will be issued.
FAQ’s
May I stop by your office, and drop off my documents in person?
•
CESA does not offer walk-in services, and all applications and documents are to be submitted by email.
However, one-on-one meetings, when deemed necessary, take place by appointment in meeting areas
around the island.
FAQ’s
What do I need to send if the name on my academic documents is different from the name I currently
use?
•
If
the
name
that
appears
on
your
education
credentials
is
different
from
the
name
you
currently
use,
you
must
also
submit
proof
of
your
name
change
(e.g.
a
passport
and/or
court
documents)
for
identity
verification
purposes.
In
the
event
of
a
name
change,
the
name
or
names
mentioned
in
your
documents
will also be mentioned in the final evaluation report.
FAQ’s
Do my documents need to be translated?
•
Yes, if your documents were not issued in English, Dutch or Spanish, your education documents must be
translated by a sworn or official translator into either the Dutch or English language.
FAQ’s
Where do I find sworn translators in Aruba?
•
You can look up sworn translators in the local telephone book.
•
You may also upload or submit a translation which was issued by a sworn or official translator from
another country.
FAQ’s
Do you contact educational institutions to verify authenticity of education documents?
•
Even
though
we
require
the
attended
education
institutions
to
send
us
education
information
of
an
applicant,
we
reserve
the
right
to
contact
those
education
institutions
to
verify
accuracy
and
authenticity
of documents received for evaluation.
•
Should
we
need
to
contact
the
education
institutions
for
verification
purposes,
the
evaluation
process
may
be
delayed,
sometimes
substantially,
because
the
verification
of
the
education
documents
depend
on the response time of the issuing education institutions.
FAQ’s
Are CESA evaluations recognized in Aruba?
•
CESA
is
a
new
company
offering
credentials
evaluation
services
by
a
private
institution
to
public
and
private
companies
in
Aruba.
CESA
is
happy
to
mention
that
it
has
been
approached
by
both,
public
and
semipublic
institutions,
for
its
credential
evaluation
services
to
help
the
institutions
evaluate
and
understand the education credentials of job and higher education applicants.
•
In
most
European
countries
credential
evaluation
services
are
provided
by
public
or
semi-public
organizations.
In
Canada
and
the
USA,
credential
evaluation
services
are
usually
offered
by
the
private
companies.
Accepting
CESA
evaluations
for
employment
and/or
education-related
purposes
is
at
the
discretion of the receiving institution.
•
A
CESA
evaluation
report
is
the
professional
opinion
of
CESA,
and
can
be
seen
as
a
tool
for
companies
and educational institutions to evaluate potential employees or students.
FAQ’s
CESA already evaluated my credential, and now I need a new report. What should I do?
•
If
you
are
requesting
an
evaluation
report
of
a
credential
or
credentials
not
previously
evaluated,
you
will
need to submit a new application, along with the necessary documents and applicable processing fee.
•
If
you
wish
to
have
a
duplicate
of
a
completed
report
be
sent
to
a
different
company
or
institution,
you
will be assessed Afls.36.- (or US$ 20.-) for the service.
FAQ’s
What would happen if I attended an unrecognized institution?
•
If
the
credential
was
issued
by
what
is
deemed
to
be
an
unrecognized
or
unaccredited
institution
within
international
credential
evaluation
circles,
no
comparison
statement
will
be
issued.
However,
information
regarding
the
university
and
the
program
of
study
may
be
provided
to
the
intended
institution,
at
the
discretion of CESA.
FAQ’s
What if I received my degree from a diploma mill?
•
If
you
received
your
degree
from
a
diploma
mill,
and
in
CESA’s
opinion
you
are
improperly
trying
to
use
the
diploma
or
degree
to
obtain
work
or
gain
entry
into
an
education
institution
you
are
not
qualified
for,
the
intended
institution(s)
and
appropriate
local
authorities
will
be
notified
of
the
findings,
and
you
will
also not be reimbursed.
FAQ’s
Credential Evaluation Services Aruba
•
Credential Evaluation Services Aruba (CESA), registrado en la Cámara de Comercio de Aruba, es una firma de
consultoría privada con sede en Aruba que comenzó a ofrecer servicios de evaluación de credenciales
educativas al público a partir de enero del 2024.
Servicios
•
Evaluación de credenciales para graduados de secundaria o bachillerato que buscan empleo o desean
continuar sus estudios en Aruba.
Evaluación de credenciales para titulados universitarios que buscan empleo o desean continuar sus estudios
en Aruba.
Evaluación de Credenciales Educativas
•
La evaluación de credenciales es la comparación de diplomas o estudios obtenidos en el extranjero con el
correspondiente diploma o curso de estudios arubeño (u holandés). Una evaluación de las credenciales
educativas obtenidas en el extranjero suele ser útil a la hora de buscar empleo o solicitar admisión en la
universidad para cursar estudios superiores.
Tarifas de Evaluación para el Año 2024
•
La tarifa vigente para la evaluación de un diploma de escuela secundaria o del título de bachillerato es: Afls.
198,- o US$ 110,- (impuestos bbo, bavp y bazv incluidos).
•
La tarifa vigente para la evaluación de un diploma de escuela secundaria o del título de bachillerato y un título
universitario es: Afls. 198,- o US$ 110,- (impuestos bbo, bavp y bazv incluidos).
•
La tarifa vigente para la evaluación de dos títulos universitarios es: Afls. 396,- o US$ 220,- (impuestos bbo, bavp
y bazv incluidos).
Pagos
•
Todos los pagos se efectuarán por transferencia bancaria a través del Caribbean Mercantile Bank (CMB) Aruba
en florines de Aruba o dólares estadounidenses. El Formulario de Solicitud de Evaluación de Credenciales que
contiene las instrucciones de pago será proporcionado tan pronto como Credential Evaluation Services Aruba
(CESA) recibe una solicitud de información.
Credenciales de fábricas de diplomas (‘Diploma Mills’)
•
Si recibió tu diploma o título de una fábrica de diplomas o sus documentos parecen haber sido manipulados y,
en opinión de CESA, estás tratando de utilizar indebidamente el diploma o título para obtener empleo o
ingresar a una institución de enseñanza para el que no estás calificado, las instituciones destinarias y las
autoridades locales apropiadas serán notificadas de nuestros descubrimientos y conclusiones. Tampoco le
reembolsaremos la tarifa de solicitud pagada.
Resultado de la evaluación
•
Se enviará por correo electrónico una declaración de evaluación de credenciales a la empresa o institución
educativa de su elección, y usted, como interesado, recibirá una copia de la declaración.
Términos de Servicio
Recibirás los términos de servicio escritos en idioma inglés para firmar. Sin embargo, a continuación encontrará
una traducción aproximada del contenido en español.
Términos de Servicio: Cuando comienzas una solicitud con Credential Evaluation Services Aruba (CESA), debes
revisar y aceptar nuestros términos de servicio. Le pedimos que si no estás de acuerdo con alguno de estos
términos, no solicites nuestros servicios.
Declaración de comparabilidad: El solicitante reconoce y acepta haber sido informado de que los informes de
evaluación del CESA son meramente consultivos, y de que el nivel de estudios recomendado por el CESA, tal y
como se indica en el informe de evaluación, puede diferir o variar de recomendaciónes emitidos o elaborados por
otros evaluadores académicos. Las evaluaciones y/o recomendaciones del CESA no son vinculantes para ninguna
institución, organismo o agencia.
Pago de los servicios de evaluación: No se iniciarán servicios de evaluación hasta que se hayan recibido todos los
documentos requeridos y el pago mediante transferencia bancaria.
Tarifas de Evaluación para el Año 2024:
•
La tarifa vigente para la evaluación de un diploma de escuela secundaria o del título de bachillerato es: Afls.
198,- o US$ 110,- (impuestos bbo, bavp y bazv incluidos).
•
La tarifa vigente para la evaluación de un diploma de escuela secundaria o del título de bachillerato y un título
universitario es: Afls. 198,- o US$ 110,- (impuestos bbo, bavp y bazv incluidos).
•
La tarifa vigente para la evaluación de dos títulos universitarios es: Afls. 396,- o US$ 220,- (impuestos bbo, bavp
y bazv incluidos).
Resultado de la Evaluación: Las tarifas de evaluación cubren un informe oficial de evaluación a una institución
receptora y el peticionario recibirá una copia de la evaluación por correo electrónico.
Documentos Incompletos: CESA revisará la información y los documentos presentados y se pondrá en contacto
con el solicitante o su representante en caso de que se necesite más información o documentos, según lo
determine CESA. La solicitud permanecerá en estado pendiente hasta que se reciban todos los documentos
necesarios. El peticionario tiene que entregar los documentos que falten en un plazo de tres (3) meses a partir de
la fecha de solicitud.
Tarifa de Reactivación: Si un solicitante no presenta todos los documentos requeridos en el plazo de tres (3)
meses a partir de la fecha en que recibimos la solicitud, el solicitante reconoce y acepta que la solicitud se
considerará automáticamente inactiva, y se le cobrará una tarifa de de Afls. 36.00 (o US$ 20.00) para reactivar el
expediente inactivo.
Evaluación de Credenciales Nuevas o Adicionales: Las solicitudes de evaluación de credenciales nuevas o
adicionales que no se presenten en el plazo de tres meses a partir de la fecha de la solicitud original se
considerarán como solicitudes nuevas, y tendrás que realizar el pago completo antes de que comencemos una
nueva evaluación.
Cancelaciones: No se realizarán reembolsos una vez que recibamos la solicitud de evaluación y se haya pagado la
tarifa de evaluación.
Plazo de Respuesta: El tiempo estándar para completar un informe es de aproximadamente 7 a 10 días hábiles
una vez que se hayan recibido los documentos y se haya pagado la tarifa requerida, salvo retrasos inesperados.
Si los documentos requieren servicios de verificación adicionales, el plazo dependerá del tiempo que tarde la(s)
institución(es) educativa(s) extranjera(s) en enviar una confirmación de estudios al CESA.
Fraude: El CESA se reserva el derecho de investigar y verificar cualquier documento bajo sospecha de fraude,
alteración o inexactitud. Cualquier documento cuestionado por esta oficina en cuanto a su autenticidad no será
devuelto al cliente en ningún caso. Tenga en cuenta que el CESA tiene la obligación profesional de notificar a la
institución destinataria, las autoridades y otros servicios de evaluación pertinentes sobre las sospechas de fraude,
alteraciones o de inexactitudes.
Descargo de Responsabilidad: El solicitante, en su propio nombre y en el de otras personas interesadas, reconoce
y acepta que Credential Evaluation Services Aruba (CESA) no garantiza al solicitante de que puede salvaguardar
completamente contra la revisión de datos manipulados, alterados, falsificados o modificados.
Exoneración: Salvo en casos de negligencia grave y conducta mala intencionalmente imprudente de CESA, el
solicitante, en su propio nombre y en el de otras personas que lo representen, exonera y libera para siempre a
CESA y a sus respectivos funcionarios, directores, accionistas, miembros, gerentes, socios de CESA de, y renuncia a
cualquier derecho a, proceder contra el CESA por todos y cada uno de los costos, honorarios, obligaciones,
responsabilidades, daños, gastos, reclamaciones, responsabilidades y demandas (incluidos honorarios de
abogados y costos) en derecho o en equidad, ya sean conocidos o desconocidos, vistos o no vistos, que surjan de
o estén relacionados, directa o indirectamente, con (i) esta solicitud; (ii) la revisión por parte del CESA de cualquier
información sobre credenciales, expedientes académicos u otros documentos proporcionados por el solicitante o
la institución de origen; (iii) cualquier informe de evaluación o recomendación del CESA; y (iv) cualquier revisión,
conclusión o recomendación realizada por el CESA basada en la revisión de información falsificada, fraudulenta,
manipulada, alterada o de otro tipo que haya recibido y revisado.
CERTIFICACIÓN DEL SOLICITANTE O DE UN TERCERO EN REPRESENTACIÓN AL SOLICITANTE y TÉRMINOS Y
CONDICIONES
CONDICIONES
1.
Certifico que, a mi leal saber y entender, toda la información facilitada en el presente formulario es veraz,
completa y correcta y que los documentos académicos (expedientes académicos, certificados, diplomas o
títulos) no han sido alterados, falsificados o manipulados.
2.
Certifico que he leído los TÉRMINOS Y CONDICIONES, y estoy de acuerdo con los términos aquí expuestos.
3.
Entiendo que la evaluación preparada por Credential Evaluation Services Aruba (CESA) es consultiva, y no es
vinculante para ningún individuo, institución u organismo que la utilice, y libera CESA de cualquier
responsabilidad por daños y perjuicios resultantes del uso del informe de evaluación.
4.
Entiendo que, una vez presentada esta solicitud, no hay cancelaciones y la tarifa de solicitud no es
reembolsable.