About A2Z

A2Z Evaluations, LLC

A2Z Evaluations, LLC is an independent company, which provides evaluations of international credentials to determine the U.S. equivalency for purposes such as qualifying for high school placement; for undergraduate admission, graduate admission, or transfer into a college or university; for employment; for immigration; and/or for professional licensure in the United States.

A2Z Evaluations, LLC is conveniently located in Davis, California, between San Francisco and Sacramento.


Matthias Bretschneider

Matthias Bretschneider, B.Ed., M.Ed., is the CEO and International Credential Evaluation Specialist of A2Z Evaluations, LLC. He has been working in the field of international credential evaluation, since 1997. In 2002, he became the Associate Director, in 2006, the Executive Director and, in 2008, the President/CEO of one of the member organizations of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). In January 2009, he founded A2Z Evaluations, LLC.

Matthias Bretschneider, A2Z Evaluations, LLC is a member of:

National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
Association of international Educators (NAFSA)
National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals (NAGAP)
European Association for International Education (EAIE)
Northern California Translators Association (NCTA)
Better Business Bureau (BBB), Sacramento, California
Davis Chamber of Commerce

Special Features

A2Z Evaluations, LLC offers:

  • A quick regular turn-around time of two weeks
  • Several options for an expedited service, including a same-day rush service
  • Evaluation status updates by email
  • Direct contact with the International Credential Evaluation Specialist and CEO
  • Quick responses to email and phone messages
  • Flexible schedule for in-person consultations
  • Competitive pricing
  • Easy online application and payment options
  • Secure online postings of evaluations for licensing authorities, educational institutions, employers and government agencies
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