What documents are reviewed
Evaluators review academic transcripts, award certificates, programme catalogues, course descriptions or syllabuses, grading scales, admission evidence and any supporting documentation (diploma supplements, institutional statements of credit, or official translations). Official institutional or ministry registers and national qualification frameworks are consulted where available. Claim sources:
- Typical required documentation: transcript, diploma, course descriptions, grading scale, institutional status.
How level and volume are judged
Evaluation compares claimed programme learning outcomes and credit/credit-equivalent volume to recognised level descriptors (national frameworks or international conventions). Evaluators map course content and learning outcomes to determine whether the record represents foundational, undergraduate or postgraduate study and estimate credit value where systems differ.
Grading, comparability and competency
Grades are converted using recognised comparators or institutional grading tables; qualitative assessment (learning outcomes, assessment methods, contact or guided-learning hours) is used where numeric conversion is misleading. Evaluators consider course aims, assessment types and demonstrated competencies rather than relying only on grade averages.
Authenticity and verification
Institutions must provide officially issued or certified documents and, where necessary, direct verification with the issuing body is performed. Missing, altered, or uncertified records may lead to provisional findings or refusal to accept the claim until verified.
Special cases: informal, prior learning and micro-credentials
For non-formal or micro-credentials and for recognition of prior learning, evaluators focus on clearly stated learning outcomes, assessment evidence, and the underpinning quality assurance. Records lacking sufficient documentation require additional evidence or institution-provided learning portfolios.
Practical steps for institutions and students
- Provide official, English-language or certified translations of transcripts and full course descriptions.
- Include the grading scale, credit definitions and any diploma supplement.
- Supply institutional accreditation/registration evidence and contact details for verification.
- Where possible, provide learning outcomes and assessment outlines for each course.
Frequently asked questions
Records are judged solely on numeric grades.
Evaluators use grades but also consider learning outcomes, assessment types and programme content to determine comparability.
ITAA grants statutory recognition through transcript review.
ITAA provides independent theological accreditation and transcript evaluation supports quality assessment; it does not confer governmental recognition or degree-awarding powers.
ITAA’s approach to student-record evaluation
ITAA uses evidence-based, transparent review of student records to judge programme level, content and institutional quality. Evaluation supports institutional review, admission advice and internal quality assurance. Institutions remain responsible for lawful operation and issuing valid qualifications; ITAA’s assessment does not replace governmental recognition or statutory approval.
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