Credentials and Marksheets

Overview

Upon successful completion of the required assessments, a WISE candidate receives a WISE Credential, comprising:

• A printed certificate;
• A detailed marksheet;
• A digital record held in the WISE credential register;
• A verification reference enabling third-party confirmation of authenticity.

The credential is the property of the student to whom it is issued. It may not be revoked, cancelled, or altered by the school or by WEQSC except in the case of proven fraud in the examination process.

The Certificate

The certificate bears:

• The candidate's name;
• The examination year;
• The qualification level attained;
• The overall grade;
• The issuing school's name and accreditation reference;
• The WEQSC seal;
• A QR code linking to the verification service.

The Marksheet

The marksheet records:

• The candidate's result in each subject;
• The Internal Assessment mark (40%);
• The WISE Examination mark (60%);
• The final subject grade;
• The grade point average across subjects;
• Any Bonus Marks applied.

The Digital Record

The digital record is the authoritative version of the credential. It is held in the WISE register, encrypted, and retained indefinitely. In the event of any discrepancy between the printed certificate and the digital record, the digital record prevails.

The Verification Reference

The verification reference is a unique alphanumeric code and QR code associated with each credential, enabling third parties to confirm authenticity without authentication and without revealing information beyond that which the credential itself discloses.

Security

WISE credentials are secured with immutable cryptographic NTAG verification. This ensures that:

• The credential cannot be altered after issuance;
• The credential can be verified instantly and permanently by any third party;
• The credential remains valid notwithstanding the subsequent status of the issuing school.

Lifelong Validity

A WISE Credential, once issued and not cancelled for proven fraud, remains valid for the lifetime of the holder.

The validity of a WISE Credential is not affected by the subsequent status of the issuing school. Where a school is suspended, terminated, closed, or dissolved, credentials previously issued by it remain valid and verifiable.

Replacement Credentials

A holder may request a replacement printed certificate at any time. The replacement is issued by WEQSC and bears the same verification reference as the original.

The fee for a replacement certificate is set out in the Financial Framework.

WES Equivalency

Learners may apply to World Education Services (WES) for an equivalency assessment of their WISE credential. To do so, learners must:

1. Create an account with WES;
2. Select 'WISE Geneva' as the issuing institution;
3. Generate a reference number for their school;
4. Request their school to transmit the digital dossier to WES.

Conclusion

The WISE Credential is the enduring record of a candidate's achievement under the WISE system. All credential procedures not expressly set out in this portal must follow the Secretariat's official bylaws.