Certified Translation Services for the Education Industry
An incomplete or inaccurate transcript translation can delay an admissions decision, a credential evaluation, or a scholarship application. Whether you’re a student applying to a foreign university, an international graduate having your degree evaluated, or a school handling records for multiple students, we translate academic documents accurately and deliver on your application timeline.
Common Education Documents We Translate
What Academic Translation Actually Requires
Transcripts and diplomas follow specific formatting conventions, grading scales, course titles, degree names, that a translation has to preserve accurately for an admissions office or credential evaluator to assess the original correctly. Every academic translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy, and a second linguist checks the work before delivery.
- Accurate translation of grading scales, course titles, and degree terminology, preserving the original document’s structure.
- A signed Certificate of Accuracy included with every certified translation.
- Confidential handling of academic and personal records.
- Notarization available as an add-on when an institution requires it.
Acceptance requirements vary by institution and credential evaluation service. Confirm your specific school or evaluator’s requirement before submitting, and see our 100% Acceptance Guarantee for what’s covered if an accuracy issue comes up after delivery.
Built for Schools, Universities, and Individual Students Alike
A single student applying abroad and a university’s admissions or registrar’s office handling records for an entire incoming class both get the same accuracy standard. If your institution needs translation on an ongoing basis, see our Business & Bulk Translation and Enterprise Translation Solutions pages for volume pricing, dedicated account management, and API access.
Pricing
Academic translation is priced the same as our standard certified translation rate, no industry markup. See Certified Translation and Pricing for exact rates, and Notarization if your institution requires it.
Sample certified translation documents
Your certified translation is delivered as a digital PDF with an official Certificate of Translation Accuracy, signed and stamped by the translator and Cloud Translate. We apply basic formatting to keep it readable, but we do not replicate the design of your source document.
The certification includes:
- A statement confirming the translation is complete and accurate.
- The document description and language pair.
- The translator’s signature and qualifications.
- Cloud Translate’s signature, stamp, letterhead, and contact information.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions.
The questions education clients ask before ordering a translation.
Do universities and credential evaluators require certified translation?
Most do for transcripts, diplomas, and other academic records, since they need to see exactly what the original document says. Our certified translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy, the standard most schools and evaluators accept. Confirm the specific requirement with your receiving institution before submitting, requirements can vary.
Do you guarantee acceptance by every university or credential evaluation service?
Our 100% Acceptance Guarantee covers correcting a translation rejected for an accuracy issue, at no additional cost. See our 100% Acceptance Guarantee page for exactly what’s covered, since acceptance policies do vary by institution.
Do you offer notarization for academic documents?
Yes, notarization is available as an add-on to certified translation. See our Notarization page for pricing and when it’s actually required.
How fast can you turn around a transcript or diploma translation before an application deadline?
Standard turnaround is 24-48 hours, with rush and same-day options available when an admissions or evaluation deadline is close.
Can schools or universities send us translation requests for multiple students at once?
Yes, through our Business & Bulk Translation and Enterprise Translation Solutions pages, both built for institutions with recurring or high-volume translation needs, including dedicated account management.
What education documents do you translate?
Academic transcripts, diplomas, and university applications are the most common. See the document links below for specifics on each.
Do translators need subject-matter expertise in my field of study?
Translators are experienced with academic terminology and transcript/diploma formatting conventions generally, not necessarily your specific field. For highly technical coursework, let us know when you order so we can match you appropriately.