The WES Academic Records Request Form makes it quicker and easier to request your academic documents from the institution where you were educated. It officially authorizes the release of an applicant’s academic records, so that you can use it in person or remotely. This is especially convenient for applicants who no longer live in the country where they were educated.
Note: This form does not apply to schools that can send documents to WES electronically .
Once you submit your WES application, you can access the form and obtain your WES reference number. To obtain the form, you must log into your WES My Account. Then, you will be able to download your form from the “Required Documents” section of your account.
This form is only a requirement for some schools in certain countries. You can find out if it is a requirement for your school by checking our Required Documents page .
Applicants should fill out the top half of the form, as indicated. An official from the institution (such as the registrar or controller of examinations) should complete the lower half.
It can be filled out online or by hand. You can send it electronically or by postal mail. Just be sure to find out if your school has a preference.
The applicant and the official should sign and date the form where indicated. The official should stamp the form with the institution’s stamp or seal. Then, the form must be mailed in a sealed envelope or sent to WES electronically from the institution.
The Academic Records Request Form provides the correct address for sending your documents directly to WES.
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