If the assessment outcome is not favourable to the applicant, provide information on the appeal process and other remedial measures to assist with recognition.
- Direct the applicant to information on the appeal process, publicly accessible on your organization’s website and/or included in the application package, and provide additional information if needed, such as:
- your organization’s contact for the review or appeal of the assessment outcome;
- a step-by-step description of the appeal process;
- the applicable legal framework (e.g., provincial laws and regulations, international conventions);
- basic information on the appeal application form;
- processing fees (if any) and timelines;
- a request for new evidence from the applicant (if applicable).
- Assist the applicant in identifying remedial measures in order to obtain recognition at a later stage, such as:
- information on educational institutions offering similar academic programs;
- bridging academic programs to make up for the substantial differences identified;
- alternative forms of study;
- undertaking prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR) through:
- an educational institution;
- a professional regulatory body;
- another third-party;
- financial-assistance opportunities.