What Is TEC?

If you’ve been searching for help with credential evaluations or document verification, chances are you’ve come across TEC—short for The Evaluation Company. But what exactly does TEC do, and why is it trusted by institutions, professionals, and students around the world?

Whether you’re pursuing education, licensure, or career opportunities in the United States, international applicants often encounter terms like credential evaluations, certified translations, and document verification. These services play a crucial role in making sure your academic and professional background is accurately recognized in a new country.

In this post, we’ll break down everything you need to know about The Evaluation Company—who we are, what we do, and how we help turn global experience into U.S. opportunity.

A Trusted Name in International Credential Services

The Evaluation Company, or TEC, is a U.S.-based organization that provides professional services for individuals who need their international education and academic records evaluated in the United States. Founded in 1982, TEC has more than 40 years of experience supporting students, professionals, employers, and institutions with reliable, accurate, and timely document evaluation and translation services.

We are proud to be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) since 1996. This distinction matters. NACES members are held to rigorous standards for quality, ethics, and consistency—standards that many U.S. universities, government agencies, and licensing boards require.

At TEC, our mission is simple: to help international applicants bridge the gap between their home country’s education system and the expectations of schools, employers, and agencies in the United States. We do this through three core services: academic credential evaluations, certified translations, and document verification.

Academic Credential Evaluations

For many applicants, the first step in their U.S. journey is to evaluate their foreign education. TEC’s academic credential evaluations provide a detailed analysis of your academic records and convert them into their U.S. equivalents. This service helps institutions understand what level of education you’ve completed, what subjects you’ve studied, and how your grades compare to U.S. grading systems.

We offer several types of evaluations, including:

General Analysis Evaluation: A document-by-document summary suitable for employment, community college admissions, or immigration.
Course Analysis Evaluation: A course-by-course evaluation with GPA calculation, ideal for undergraduate and graduate admissions.
Divisional Course Analysis: Groups courses by academic level (lower, upper, graduate division), often required for graduate programs.
Specialized Evaluations: Tailored evaluations for specific licensure or professional fields such as nursing, education, and engineering.

Each report is designed to meet the needs of the institution or licensing board you’re applying to. And if you’re unsure which evaluation is right for your situation, our team is happy to guide you.

Certified Translations

In many cases, academic and legal documents submitted in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified translation. TEC provides certified translations that are accurate, compliant, and accepted by schools, employers, and government agencies.

Our certified translations come with a signed statement affirming that the translation is complete and true to the original. These are not just helpful—they’re often required by admissions offices and state licensing boards.

We translate diplomas, transcripts, certificates, letters of enrollment, and other official academic records. Every translation is completed by a professional translator with experience in educational terminology and the requirements of U.S. institutions.

Document Verification

Beyond translating and evaluating documents, TEC also offers document verification—a service that confirms whether your academic records are authentic and issued by a recognized institution.

With verification services, we contact your school or university directly to confirm that your degree or transcript was officially issued. This added layer of trust is essential for institutions looking to ensure that applications are accurate and free from academic fraud.

Our Document Verification Service (DVS) is available for applicants who prefer that we manage the process on their behalf. However, if you choose not to opt into DVS, you also have the option to arrange verification directly with your institution.

Who We Serve

TEC supports a wide range of individuals and organizations, including:

International students applying to U.S. colleges and universities
Professionals seeking licensure in fields like education, healthcare, engineering, and law
Employers and HR departments verifying the qualifications of international hires
Immigration applicants providing academic documentation for visa processing
Military enlistees who need their foreign education evaluated and verified
Educational institutions looking to streamline international applicant intake

We are proud to have longstanding relationships with schools, licensing boards, and organizations across the country. Our evaluations and translations are widely accepted and trusted by decision-makers at every level.

A Commitment to Service and Simplicity

What makes TEC different isn’t just our decades of experience or our affiliation with NACES—it’s our commitment to serving each client with care, clarity, and professionalism.

Whether you’re applying to a top-tier university, transferring your professional license, or preparing for a new opportunity in the U.S., we’re here to help you every step of the way.

How to Get Started

If you’re wondering how to begin, the process is simple. Visit our application, choose the type of evaluation you need, upload your documents, and let our team take it from there. If your documents are not in English, we’ll handle the certified translation first before moving on to evaluation and verification.

Still not sure what you need? Our support team is here to help. You can reach out to us anytime—before, during, or after your evaluation—by emailing status@evalcompany.com.