From AZICE to Alianza
We’re proud to announce that Arizona International Credential Evaluators (AZICE) is now Alianza Academic Evaluations (AAE). While our name has changed, our mission remains the same: to deliver accurate, ethical, and trusted credential evaluations for individuals, institutions, licensing agencies, and employers across the United States.
Why "Alianza"?
“Alianza” means alliance - a word that reflects our deep commitment to building bridges: between cultures, between institutions, and between people and their futures. As our reach grew far beyond Arizona, we chose a name that better represents our national impact, global perspective, and ongoing promise to support international education with clarity, integrity, and professionalism.
We still offer the same comprehensive services - foreign credential evaluations for secondary and postsecondary education, course-by-course and document-by-document formats, institutional support, and authenticated reporting. Our seasoned evaluation team, rigorous research standards, and AICE endorsement remain unchanged.
Our Legacy
Founded in 2003 by Brian Bates, Arizona International Credential Evaluators quickly became Arizona's leading provider of foreign credential evaluations. With a strong foundation in higher education and international admissions, our team built a reputation for accurate, timely, and ethical evaluations. In 2022, the organization was acquired and relaunched under International Education Services Group, LLC, now Alianza Academic Evaluations, LLC. Our leadership team continues to uphold the rigorous standards that shaped AZICE.
Our Mission
To empower internationally educated individuals through fair, accurate recognition of their academic credentials.
Our Vision
A world where education crosses borders and creates opportunity for all.
What We Value
Integrity and Ethical Behavior
Upholding transparency and trust
Accuracy
Delivering well-researched, reliable evaluations
Fairness
Ensuring equal opportunity in every report
Excellence
Committing to continuous learning and improvement
Inclusion
Honoring diverse educational journeys
Consistency
Ensuring uniform standards across all evaluations
Empowerment
Enabling individuals to reach their educational and professional goals
What We Do
Alianza evaluates academic credentials earned outside the U.S., ensuring they are fairly and accurately represented in U.S. terms. We specialize in secondary and postsecondary evaluations, institutional and employer support, and research-based equivalency analysis. Every report we issue is grounded in authoritative sources, direct institutional verification, and comparative education best practices.
Our Team
Our team includes seasoned evaluators, education policy experts, and international admissions professionals who bring decades of experience to every evaluation.