FAQ

How can I find out whether my school is certified?

The fastest way is to check under the link Certified institutions.

What is International IES Certificate?

The international certificate is a document which can be awarded only to a graduate from a certified school. As a standard, they are issued both in English and in the official language of each country. Upon request, the certificate is also available in other language variants. The certificate contains the identification data of the holder, completed educational programme, name and address of the school and a certification grade including the rating of the attended school. The certificate contains necessary protective elements. A specimen certificate and all its translations into world languages can be found on this site under the link Certificate.

What is IES certificate for?

If you enclose the IES certificate to your school report or diploma, you may significantly increase your chances of success in getting a job or advancing your studies.

What is the ICI certificate?

The ICI certificate mainly describes the professional competencies acquired by the student during his / her studies. It also contains a list of important companies and institutions informed about the Certificate project. It provides the employer with a detailed description of the graduate's knowledge and professional experience.

What is the ICI certificate good for?

Holding ICI and IES certificates provides a strong competitive advantage for graduates in the international as well as domestic labour market.

Where can I use the IES and ICI certificates?

In your country or abroad, in a state or private institution or company. If you continue in your studies, you can use your certificate when looking for a job during your trips abroad (Work&Travel Program, foreign internship programmes, etc.)

How long are the certificates valid?

The validity of the certificate is not limited, so it can be also used in 5, 10 or more years’ time. The certificate can serve you well for the whole of your productive age.

What does the IES certificate look like? What does it contain?

There is, of course, the holder’s full name and date of birth, as well as the name of the school and of the completed study programme. A very important indication is the rating, which is basically a mark that IES has awarded to the certified school. Each certificate contains the necessary security features – a hologram and a seal with golden embossing, and it is inserted in a hard polished cover.

What does the ICI certificate look like?

The certificated bearing security features shows the holder’s full name and date of birth, name of the school and of the completed study programme. It briefly describes the graduate's professional competencies acquired within his/her study. A list of informed employers is provided on the back page. The certificate is issued in English only.

Is there an electronic version of the certificates also available?

IES certificate - Yes, the electronic certificate in English is automatically issued along with the standard printed version (English + official language). The IES electronic certificate is also available in world languages. It can only be provided, however, if the applicant specifies his/her email address. The certificate is sent after the payment. Thus, you have the opportunity to use it immediately.

ICI certificate - The ICI electronic certificate is issued in English only along with the printed version.

What is the fee for the certificates?

The price is determined by the IES/ICI coordinator at your school. The fee includes IES and ICI certificates. At some schools, students can save money for the certificates during their study programme, and then the certificates are a bit cheaper. They cannot be purchased separately.

What are the conditions to obtain the certificates?

The criteria are determined by the school. Our only condition is successful completion of your studies. We do not perform any examinations.

How and when can I order the certificates?

The certificates cannot be ordered directly from us, they must be always ordered via the school. They can be issued even after graduation.

Will I receive the certificates in English only?

The IES certificate is received in English as well as in the official language of your country.

The ICI certificate is issued in English only.

The small set of certificates contains its translation into English, an official language and one more world language according to the applicant´s choice.The big set of certificates contains its translation into English, an official language and up to five more languages according to the applicant´s choice.

A specimen certificate and all its translations into world languages can be found on this website under the link The certificate.

Can I order my certificates after I completed my study?

Yes, contact your school.

Is there a list of certificate holders online?

Because of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) the list of IES certificate holders can´t be displayed any more. If you need to validate the certificate, please contact us on ies@ies-info.com.

* The photos of graduates are illustrative.