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Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers found the service efficient, with timely updates and clear communication regarding their applications. People appreciated the responsiveness of the staff and the overall straightforwardness of the application process. Several users highlighted the helpfulness of customer support when they contacted them, leading to a satisfactory resolution of their queries. However, some people were dissatisfied with the response times and the communication methods. A few customers reported issues with their universities not receiving verification requests from the company, leading to delays and frustration. There were also mentions of generic email responses and a perceived lack of proactive follow-up from the company when verification issues arose.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It’s SLA (Service Level Agreement) is 20 working days to validate my university degree to match the standard of required English proficiency. And within the process, there was follow-up message every... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ecctis covered all their guidelines. They met with my expectations within my time frame. They were very efficient regarding responding to my queries and reaching out to my institution. I recomm... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service form the ECCTIS team. They they were in contact with me and immediately updated my applicaiton once verification was recieved from my university. The whole process took time but it at... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience was very positive. The agents were very friendly and responsive and explained issues where they arose (after calling) and also the time it took to move to the next step after fulfilling... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Proactive , timely updates on the ticket . Because of my uni certificate delay, I got a chance interact with ECCTIS app for longer time. my experience it was on-time or ahead and timely status updat... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Simply because Google Maps does not have 0 stars. Just a simple email saying unable to verify my dad's qualification. Nothing else. Dad's tried to chat to them to find out where they'd send the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great, clear communication and good turn around. What I would really like to call out is the accommodation of my request even past 20days mark.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

​I applied to Ecctis for a QLS service as part of my visa application process. Ecctis kept me updated on the document verification steps via timely messages, and my inquiries were answered promptly an... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The process with Ecctis took nearly two months, mainly due to delays with my university verification. Despite this, I had a positive overall experience. Customer support was helpful whenever I contact... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Its fraud insituition, just made to milk money. They are a SCAM! They arent transparent and despite repeated attempts to show proof that they have contacted my university, they didnt. My university t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The process was smooth and well-organized. I found the instructions easy to follow, and my documents were reviewed promptly. I also appreciated the regular updates, which kept me informed every step o... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor customer service, choose alternatives if available. I had a long conversation/discussion via emails, but it didn't help; I don't think giving more details now will change anything I did try... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Ecctis company is super efficient in handling my case. The process is smooth. They quickly review my application and request for additional document. Then communicated with other parties to verify... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The application process from beginning to ending was smooth and update about application was provided regularly. However I was expecting a kind of downloadable document or an email sort of after my ap... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently used ECCTS for a service, and overall, I’m very satisfied with the experience. The entire process took about three weeks, which was within a reasonable timeframe considering the nature of m... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A very unhappy journey with ecctis. I have provided transcripts as one requirement and suppose ecctis to verify it. They did not do the job but asked me to approach my uni to prove it. I literally di... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible experience with Ecctis. My application was rejected because "a couple modules weren’t taught in English", even though most of my degree was. Their customer service is terrible, they ne... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good customer service, with one of the representatives Christian, being very friendly and helpful. He understood my situation with patience and provided a clear path going forward in order for me... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If you are educated in Hong Kong Baptist University, don't bother to find ECCTIS to help you verify your education. HKBU have a system and ECCTIS failed to use that system, that means ECCTIS not abl... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

They were straightforward and quick in processing the documents and also keep me updated.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am not sure if the company is so bad or the people who work there are bad. I am trying to recognise my diploma and they keep changing requirements. The last one was that I downloaded self certifica... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The esse with which the process went. The time frame was incredible. And letting you know every stage of the process was commendable.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking. I was an electrician for 10 years in Australia, moved to the UK and instead of taking time off work I tried to convert my license over which I told them this is why I was using the service.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swift and responsive service - I was kept well informed throughout the English level verification process (though the charge was on the higher side).

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was kept well informed with the progress of my application. Responses were timely.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

the feedback from my university took a while but they addressed my worries with patience and understanding.. Very professional and trustworthy.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The response time was excellent. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is well & good platform for certificate verification. Awesome experience in this service. This team is doing a execlent job.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

When I log in to my Ecctis profile, I can see the result, but I haven’t received either the hard copy of the certificate or the email copy.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service was straight forward and response time was amazing.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am writing to express my frustration regarding the delay in processing my application. I submitted my application on 18 November. An email was sent to my institution on 28 November, and... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great feedback through the process and timely response to decisions as scheduled.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I applied for a UK Qualification Reference Statement. The service description did not clearly state that qualifications must be from the UK. I submitted my application and within 24 hours it was r... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am truly shocked by ECCTIS early years statement system. I have a university degree in Early childhood education and care from Ireland. I completed the honours degree in English. I did a job intervi... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible experience. Wasted £240. There is no direct way to verbally communicate with the team. Late replies and ignore your messages. Avoid at all cost My experience was very disapp... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience with ECCITS Degree Evaluation has been deeply disappointing. After submitting my documents and payment, I expected at least basic c... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The processing time is fast and within service pledge. Good experience!

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Application 4002407362 was cancelled as "Unable to Verify" however I had throughout the process been in contact with the institution - Georg-August University Goettingen in Germany - who very firm... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All the processes are on schedule and clearly notified, well done.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I applied for my ECCTIS last week Thursday and I have to use the live chat today to know if they have contacted my school and the agent that responded to me said No... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I must express my concern and confusion about the conclusion that my certificate may not be genuine. It appears this decision was made without directly contacting Ekiti State University, Nigeri... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ECCTIS is a dependable organisation that coducted their programs professionally ,and also give an accurate time frame to answer and solve your requests

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My experience with ECCTIS has been frustrating and deeply disappointing. The English language proficiency verification was handled inefficiently and with zero transparency, forcing me to... See more

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  1. Educational Consultant

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Ecctis provides services on behalf of the UK Government in qualifications, skills, and migration. Ecctis is a gold-standard provider of solutions and services in international education, training, and skills, and in the development and recognition of globally portable qualifications. We are an internationally trusted and respected reference point for qualifications and skills standards. We are UK-based and operate worldwide, with a global network and client base spanning 62 countries and 5 continents. We have a 20-year track record in international consultancy and development. Ecctis provides services on behalf of the UK Government in qualifications, skills, and migration.


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3.5

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

701 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful customer reps

The customer care reps were really helpful.

1 October 2025
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Reply from Ecctis

Thank you for your review and comments, Pero.

We're delighted that you're so happy with the service and outcome.

Best wishes for the future,
Ecctis

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience

the feedback from my university took a while but they addressed my worries with patience and understanding..
Very professional and trustworthy.

4 September 2025
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Reply from Ecctis

Thank you for your review and comments, Esraa.

We're delighted that you're so happy with the service and outcome.

Best wishes for the future,
Ecctis

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Professional services

They kept to their word

16 October 2025
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Reply from Ecctis

Thank you for your review and comments, Nnamdi.

We're delighted that you're so happy with the service and outcome.

Best wishes for the future,
Ecctis

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Because it was a seamless process and…

Because it was a seamless process and easy to follow instructions.

30 April 2025
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Reply from Ecctis

Thank you for your review and comments, Tenneson.

We're delighted that you're so happy with the service and outcome.

Best wishes for the future,
Ecctis

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My experience with Ecctis so far has…

My experience with Ecctis so far has been quite frustrating and far more complicated than expected. I have provided multiple official documents and thorough explanations directly from both my university and my college, including emails from the relevant examination authorities. Despite this, Ecctis has repeatedly refused to accept the information provided.
Throughout this process, I have made every effort to meet their requirements: I contacted several departments, forwarded official statements, shared historical details about my institution’s transition to autonomous status, and provided all mark sheets and certificates. My university has clearly explained that certain documents cannot be issued in the format Ecctis is insisting on, due to the autonomy regulations that were in place during my course of study. However, Ecctis continues to request exactly those documents, without offering workable alternatives or acknowledging the limitations explained by the issuing authorities.
For the fees charged and the importance of the outcome, the lack of flexibility, understanding, and guidance has been extremely disappointing. The process has been slow, rigid, and unnecessarily stressful, even though I have supplied every possible document and clarification. My application is still in progress, but the experience so far has been far from satisfactory.

20 November 2025
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Reply from Ecctis

ShaliniS, thank you for your comments.

We requested full academic transcripts from your awarding institution. The transcripts for semester 5 to 8 that you have uploaded were issued by the college that you attended during your studies, which does not have awarding powers. We cannot accept documents from affiliated colleges.

When applying for the Qualification and Language service, we advise:

"We will only accept documents from the awarding institution and not an affiliate college." (https://qls.ecctis.com/english-qualification-comparison/documents-you-will-need)

Applicants have 12 months from the date of payment to submit the necessary documentation for the order. If applicants provide the requested documents within this timeframe, we will be able to proceed. If this is not completed before this 12-month timeframe, the application will be cancelled.

As you have now provided the requested documents, your application will be processed accordingly, subject to verification of your qualification.

Kind regards
Ecctis

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A very unhappy journey with ecctis.

A very unhappy journey with ecctis.
I have provided transcripts as one requirement and suppose ecctis to verify it. They did not do the job but asked me to approach my uni to prove it. I literally did but they don't say a word afterward. Talked to customer service and asked me to wait 5 days even to confirm they receive the uni email or not. Ridiculous! Frustrated about their service and why only 1 appointed company can do this job.

7 November 2025
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Reply from Ecctis

Thank you for your comments Joe.

We asked for further information via Trustpilot, however you did not response, and therefore we are unable to look into this further.

If you are dissatisfied with the service provided, please refer to our complaints procedure: https://qls.ecctis.com/complaints

The Qualification and Language Services from Ecctis are an alternative to secure English language tests, giving flexibility to customers on how to meet Home Office/UKVI requirements for their visa application.

Kind regards
Ecctis

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Ecctis company is super efficient…

The Ecctis company is super efficient in handling my case. The process is smooth. They quickly review my application and request for additional document. Then communicated with other parties to verify my detail. Overall I am really happy in the application process

1 October 2025
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Reply from Ecctis

Thank you for your comments and review, Ryan

We're delighted that you're so happy with the service.

Best wishes, Ecctis

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service and Professional Experience with ECCTIS

I had a wonderful experience using ECCTIS for the evaluation of my international qualifications. The entire process was smooth, transparent, and efficient. The website was easy to navigate, and all the necessary information about the application and required documents was clearly explained.

29 September 2025
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Reply from Ecctis

Thank you for your comments and review, Gohar

We're delighted that you're so happy with the service.

Best wishes, Ecctis

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth, Professional, and Reliable Service

The process was smooth and well-organized. I found the instructions easy to follow, and my documents were reviewed promptly. I also appreciated the regular updates, which kept me informed every step of the way. ECCTIS provides a reliable and professional service. Their guidance is clear, communication is fast, and the final report is easy to understand and trusted internationally.

2 September 2025
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Reply from Ecctis

Thank you for your comments and review, Ravi

We're delighted that you're so happy with the service.

Best wishes, Ecctis

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swift & Responsive

Swift and responsive service - I was kept well informed throughout the English level verification process (though the charge was on the higher side).

21 August 2025
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Reply from Ecctis

Thank you for your review and comments, George.

We're delighted that the regular updates were helpful to you.

The service pricing is determined by the Home Office, and reflects the costs of providing the service as an alternative to other options available as per Home Office guidance.

Kind regards
Ecctis

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So easy

So easy, fast and convenient. Best option

16 October 2025
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Reply from Ecctis

Thank you for your review and comments, Laura.

We're delighted that you're so happy with the service.

Kind regards
Ecctis

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

First application was submitted on 29th…

Application 1 Summary:
My first application was submitted on August 29th,2025. I was instructed to wait 20 working days. I waited as advised and received a reply on September 26th stating they were "unable to verify" my credentials.

I immediately contacted my institute, which confirmed they had never received any verification emails from Ecctis at their official, publicly-listed email address. On September 29th, I asked Ecctis to specify which email address they had used. They replied on October 1st, refusing to share this information due to "counter-fraud vulnerabilities."

While I understand their security policy, the issue is that my institute's website openly publishes the correct email address for verification, which the Ecctis team did not use. Ecctis also stated they had only sent one email to my institute on September 13th. This means it took them 11 working days to send a single verification email to an incorrect address, to which my institute obviously could not respond. Consequently, my application was rejected.

Application 2 Summary:
I submitted a second application on October 10th,2025. On October 15th, I proactively asked for confirmation that the verification email had been sent. I was told on October 16th that the application had moved to the verification stage. On October 20th, Ecctis stated they had contacted the institute.

After waiting two more days, I personally travelled 946 km to my college on October 23rd. The institute officials showed me proof that they had still not received any communication from Ecctis. Following my institute's guidance, I provided Ecctis with the detailed verification procedure published on the institute's website.

On October 27th, Ecctis replied, stating they had now asked their third-party verification service to contact the institute again. As of now, 12 days have passed since my application was submitted, and my institute has still not received any emails.

Can someone please advise me on what to do next?

Application no. 4002399593

28 October 2025
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Reply from Ecctis

Dear Sampath

Thank you for your review and comments.

We have reviewed your application, and can confirm that all correct steps were carried out in accordance with our procedures for verification of your degree, and in the first instance received no response from your institution.

We are pleased to confirm that a positive verification outcome was successfully obtained from your institution, through our Third Party provider, which it was referred to due to the institution requiring a payment we were unable to facilitate.

Your order has been updated on this basis, and has now been completed. Your code is available on your portal.

Kind regards
Ecctis

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

on-On time or ahead and timely status updates.

Proactive , timely updates on the ticket . Because of my uni certificate delay, I got a chance interact with ECCTIS app for longer time. my experience it was on-time or ahead and timely status updates.

12 August 2025
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Reply from Ecctis

Thank you for your review and comments.

We're delighted that you're so happy with the service you received.

Kind regards
Ecctis

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt response from the team.

Prompt response from the team.
Seamless availability of live chat.

21 August 2025
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Reply from Ecctis

Thank you for your review and comments, Praveen.

We're delighted that you're so happy with the service.

Kind regards
Ecctis

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking

Shocking. I was an electrician for 10 years in Australia, moved to the UK and instead of taking time off work I tried to convert my license over which I told them this is why I was using the service. All the documents they wanted me to send in and then after 2 weeks asked me to send one of the documents to my college back in Australia (what am I paying you for??) they then told me it was all good and the next process is to do my AM2 and another course .... literally pointless as i could f just gone and done this myself. £600 down and no license. Thanks for nothing. **** they have also said they followed up under this - they have not!

22 November 2024
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Reply from Ecctis

Sam, we are sorry to read that you are unhappy with the experience and outcome of the service you have applied for.

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide the relevant documents for their qualification, to enable us to map your qualification, and provide relevant guidance.

We have asked for further information via Trustpilot so that the relevant service manager can investigate your complaint further.

As the request times out from Trustpilot after 3 days from our original request, if you have feedback, please send this to industryskills@ecctis.com

Kind regards
Ecctis

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointing and frustrating…

Very disappointing and frustrating experience with ECCTIS.

I chose the ECCTIS QLS route instead of an English test to accelerate my visa application — this turned out to be a nightmare and a complete waste of time and money.

I submitted my application on 9th September 2025 with my university’s official MOI letter and contact details. I even informed my university, and they confirmed they were happy to verify if contacted. ECCTIS claimed they reached out on 11th September 2025, but when I checked with my university, nobody received any request.

Since then, I’ve contacted ECCTIS every 2–3 days to explain the situation, only to receive the same generic, copy-and-paste replies: that the email address they used is “verified” — yet they refuse to disclose which address they sent to, citing “process integrity.” I escalated the issue multiple times and asked them to resend the verification email, but again, I only got templated answers with no real solution.

On 2nd October, I filed an official complaint. Still no resolution. Even when I called, the customer service could only say it was “escalated to a manager” and that I needed to wait another 5 working days. No accountability, no urgency, and no willingness to actually resolve the problem.

If you are deciding between taking an English test or going through ECCTIS QLS: do the English
test. ECCTIS is slow, unresponsive, and inflexible — exactly the opposite of their claims of “process integrity” and “high-quality service.” For anyone on a tight visa timeline, this service is simply not reliable.

ECCTIS: your handling of this case shows a total lack of transparency, customer care, and accountability. You urgently need to improve your processes, communication, and support if you want to live up to the standards you advertise.

3 October 2025
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Reply from Ecctis

Dear Yangshui Li

We are sorry to read that you are unhappy with your experience of our service.

We have asked for further information via Trustpilot to help us review your complaint further, however you have not responded, making it difficult for us to assist you further.

Details of our complaints process and policy are outlined here: https://qls.ecctis.com/complaints

Kind regards
Ecctis

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Thinking of Using Ecctis? Run Away if You Value Your Time, Money, and Mental Health

From the very first day, this experience with Ecctis has been a nightmare.

First, they claimed they contacted my University but got no reply , later I found out this was because they used the wrong and “invalid email address” .

Then they came back to me, asking my registrar to confirm my diploma , for me as someone who studied, graduated, and received my diploma from my institute under the University, of course I contacted the registrar of my institute IGEE , the same registrar who signed all my documents and whose details are publicly listed on the University website. Ecctis dismissed him as “not legitimate and that they seeking verification from the university itself not the institute!!!

I contacted the official University address myself and got a reply in hours. The University referred my case back to Mr. Zidane the registrar of my institute , confirming exactly what I had been telling Ecctis many times. Still, they refused to accept it, walking against all logic and refusing accountability.

Instead of helping, they left me chasing my institute, chasing the University, and chasing their advisors ,exhausting enough for anyone, but even worse as a mom with a new baby.

Their customer service made everything worse. I paid £252 for this service, yet I found myself begging them for answers. Advisors contradicted each other, sometimes saying they “couldn’t locate contacts in their system,” other times claiming “a third party provides the details,” and then saying they “check the University’s website.” This inconsistency shows not just disorganisation but a complete lack of clarity or honesty in how they operate.

On top of that, the way some advisors spoke to me felt discriminatory and dismissive, closing chats or giving misleading answers when I was only trying to follow their process.

What makes this more painful is that in 2019 my husband, who studied with me in the same University and same promotion, did the same process when it was NARIC and it went smoothly. I trusted that and didn’t read the reviews this time, but now I regret it deeply. The internet, and Reddit especially, is full of bad reviews and experiences with Ecctis. I wish I had checked before wasting my money.

Now my comparability application is at risk of closure, my urgent job opportunity is slipping away, and I’m forced to pay again for other requirements like the language test. This has been one of the most stressful experiences of my life. Their system is outdated, their communication is contradictory, and their process is slow without updates for the applicant .

If no urgent action is taken in my application , I will escalate my case to higher authorities. I will also write an update to this review as my case develops.

But if you are reading this before applying, please don’t make the same mistake I did. Your money, your time, and your mental health are too valuable for a service this poor.

22 September 2025
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Reply from Ecctis

Dear Latiifa

Thank you for your comments, and we are sorry to read that you are unhappy with the service.

To assist you further, we have asked for further details via Trustpilot - please respond to this request.

You can also find details of our complaints procedure here: https://qls.ecctis.com/complaints

We treat all complaints seriously, and on receipt of further information will respond to you directly.

Kind regards
Ecctis

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