Equivalence Assessment

ACTT will determine the equivalence or comparable academic value of a foreign qualification in Trinidad and Tobago.

Equivalence Assessment can assist you to:

• determine the local qualification equivalent to your foreign qualification
• earn credit transfers for study completion
• gain entry to further study in Trinidad and Tobago
• obtain employment or promotion

Applications for Equivalence Assessment

The standard processing time for an application for a Statement on Equivalence is a minimum of twenty (20) working days.  A Statement on Equivalence may be issued before the twenty (20) working day period.

• A processing fee : TT$400.00 per qualification
• The FCB Account number is 1441149. When making the direct deposit via an online payment, please put the name of the payee as follows “Accreditation Council of Trinidad & Tobago”. The entire word “Tobago” will not fit, but it will still be accepted. No abbreviations to “T&T”, and no “The” in front of Accreditation.
• The following original documents must be uploaded where the qualification has already been awarded:
  • Original certificate of qualification
  • Original final transcript
  • Official English translation of documents (as necessary)
  • Deed Poll, Marriage Certificate or Decree Absolute or the legal equivalent in the applicant’s country of origin (as necessary)
• Email the application form and uploaded documents and proof of payment to equivalence@actt.org.tt