Beka Tavartkiladze
With 20 years of experience in international academic credential evaluation, Beka has a deep knowledge of international education systems and the issues surrounding recognition of international academic credentials. He frequently presents on the education systems of countries around the world and the recognition of international credentials at national and international conferences and workshops. He also has extensive experience working with licensing bodies and higher education institutions providing expert opinion vis-à-vis credential evaluation.
Beka’s many experiences include collaborating with the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada to improve the consistency and portability of credential assessments conducted in Canada, as well as assisting the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) with the development of the Pan-Canadian Quality Standards in International Credential Evaluation.
Session
The presentation will share learning from a SAQA/WES pilot initiative that aims to facilitate access of refugees and asylum seekers to furthering their academic and career goals who, because of adverse circumstances in their country of education, lack standard proof of academic achievement.