Academic Transcript Translation for UK Visa

Price

Academic Transcript translation pricing

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Standard delivery

24-hour delivery · UKVI certified · Home Office approved · Official certification included

£17.99per page

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Rush delivery

8-hour delivery · UKVI certified · Home Office approved · Priority processing

£29.99per page

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What you receive

What's included with your Academic Transcript translation

UKVI certification: Official UKVI certification. Home Office accepts it for all UK visa and immigration applications.
Complete document package: One PDF: the certification page, a copy of your original, and the English translation.
Quality guarantee: Accurate work, guaranteed, with 2 free revisions included.
All languages supported: We translate academic transcripts from over 90 languages to English.

In detail

About Academic Transcript translation

Academic transcripts contain the granular detail behind a degree — individual modules, credit hours, grades, and cumulative averages — and translating them demands meticulous attention to structure and terminology. A transcript translation that misrepresents a failing grade as a pass, or conflates two different grading scales, can have serious consequences for both visa and academic admission decisions.

Key translation challenges

Credit hour and grading scale conversion: Academic systems worldwide use vastly different scales: a 10-point system in India, a 20-point system in France, letter grades in the US, and percentage-based systems elsewhere. Translators must reproduce the original scale without converting or normalising it, as evaluation bodies handle equivalency separately.
Module and subject naming: Course names in foreign transcripts often reflect local academic traditions and do not have standard English equivalents. A subject like "Derecho Procesal Penal" must be translated descriptively ("Criminal Procedural Law") rather than matched to a potentially different UK module title.
Tabular data integrity: Transcripts are heavily structured documents with columns, semester groupings, and cumulative calculations. Any misalignment during translation can make the document appear tampered with or unreliable.

UKVI visa requirements

UKVI and UK universities require translated transcripts for Student Visa applications when assessing whether the applicant meets academic entry requirements. For Skilled Worker applicants in regulated fields, transcripts provide the detailed evidence that ENIC-NARIC uses for equivalency checks. Incomplete or inaccurate transcript translations are a common cause of CAS assignment delays.

How to get your Academic Transcript translated

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Upload all pages of your academic transcript — multi-page documents are processed as a single unit
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Our system identifies the language and flags the tabular academic format for specialist handling
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An academic translation specialist renders every module name, grade, credit value, and semester heading
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Grading scales are preserved exactly as they appear — no conversion to UK percentages or classifications
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Tabular alignment is maintained precisely so that columns of grades, credits, and cumulative averages remain readable and auditable
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The certified translation is delivered ready for university admissions or ENIC-NARIC equivalency assessment

Country-specific Academic Transcript formats

India: Indian transcripts (marksheets) are issued per semester or year and use a percentage or CGPA system that varies by university. The "division" classification (First, Second, Third) carries specific meaning that must be preserved in translation.
China: Chinese academic transcripts are issued by the university registrar and use a 100-point or 4.0 GPA scale depending on the institution. Course names in Chinese may have official English translations provided by the university — these should be used where available.
France: French transcripts (relevés de notes) use a 20-point scale where 10/20 is a pass. The terms "validé" and "ajourné" indicate pass and fail respectively. ECTS credits may or may not be listed depending on the institution and era.
Russia: Russian transcripts (prilozhenie k diplomu) list subjects with grades on a 5-point scale (otlichno, khorosho, udovletvoritelno). The document is a formal supplement to the degree and may include practice placements and thesis details.
Nigeria: Nigerian university transcripts use a combination of letter grades and a GPA scale that varies between institutions. Unofficial transcripts are common — ensure you submit the officially stamped version for translation.

Common Academic Transcript translation rejection reasons

Transcript translation converts grades to a different system, making the ENIC-NARIC assessment unreliable: Never convert grades — reproduce the original grading scale exactly as it appears and let ENIC-NARIC or the university admissions office handle equivalency.
Module names are translated too loosely, making it impossible to verify the course content matches visa requirements: Translate module names descriptively and accurately — e.g., "Derecho Mercantil" should be "Commercial Law" not vaguely "Business Studies."
Tabular formatting is broken in the translation, raising concerns about document integrity: Use a translation service that preserves the original table structure precisely, ensuring credits, grades, and cumulative averages remain correctly aligned.

Common uses for Academic Transcript translation

University applications
Student visa
Credit transfer
Academic evaluation

Languages

Academic Transcript translation by language

Select your language to get started with your academic transcript translation. Don't see it? We support 90+ languages.

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All supported languages for Academic Transcript translation

Eastern Europe

Baltic

Middle East

South Asia

East Asia

Southeast Asia

Africa

Caucasus

Central Asia

The certificate

What our certification statement says

Every translation is delivered with a signed certification page, in the wording UK Visas and Immigration, the Home Office and UK courts expect to see.

“I, [translator’s full name], certify that I am competent to translate from the source language into English, and that this is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true and accurate translation of the original document.”
The statement is followed by the translator’s signature, the date, and our company name and contact details, and the PDF is sealed with a PAdES-LTV digital signature. The certificate confirms the accuracy of the translation only.

FAQ

Academic Transcript translation FAQs

Can I translate my own academic transcript for a UK visa application?

No. Home Office does not accept self-translated documents, even if you are fluent in both languages. The translation must be produced independently and certified with the translator's declaration, name, signature, and contact details. We provide that certification as standard.

Do I need to submit the original academic transcript with the translation?

Yes. You submit the certified English translation together with a copy of the original academic transcript. Never submit the translation on its own — Home Office matches the translation against the source document.

Is your academic transcript translation UKVI certified?

Yes. Every academic transcript translation is UKVI-certified and meets Home Office rules. You can use it for all UK visa and immigration applications, including spouse visas, work visas, and settlement applications.

How much does academic transcript translation cost?

A academic transcript translation costs £17.99 per page with 24-hour delivery. Rush 8-hour delivery is £29.99 per page. Upload your document to see your exact price right away.

How long does academic transcript translation take?

Standard delivery takes 24 hours. Rush delivery takes 8 hours. We send your certified translation by email as soon as it is ready.

Do I need a certified translation for my academic transcript?

Yes. Home Office requires a certified translation of every academic transcript in a UK visa application. Translations you make yourself, or ones with no certification, are not accepted. We provide the official certification you need.

What information is included in the certification?

The certification confirms the translation is accurate and complete. It shows the translator's credentials, signature, contact details, and the date. It also states that the work meets UKVI rules. It sits on its own page in your PDF.

What types of academic transcripts can you translate?

We can translate all types of academic transcripts, including: University transcripts, Grade reports, Mark sheets, Academic records.

Sources

Official guidance & sources

Certified translation requirements for academic transcripts are set by Home Office. We keep our process aligned with the official guidance below.

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