Certified translation and packaging of academic credentials (WES, ECE, universities)
Credential evaluators and universities impose strict format rules: transcripts sent directly by the institution, sealed envelopes, translations attached to originals, and in some cases consular legalisation. We read the destination's rules first and assemble the file accordingly. Certified translation normally takes two to five working days.
Who this is for: Students applying abroad, professionals registering with foreign licensing bodies, work-visa applicants proving qualifications, and migrants.
Key facts
| Core documents | Transcripts, degree certificates, enrolment letters, course descriptions |
|---|---|
| Translation turnaround | 2–5 working days depending on pages and language |
| Common requirements | Institution-issued delivery, sealed envelope, translation attached to the original |
| Optional legalisation | Consular Affairs and destination embassy where required |
Documents to prepare
- Official transcripts for every level the destination requests
- Degree certificate or letter of completion
- Course descriptions, if requested
- Passport, to fix the English spelling of your name
- Evidence of any legal name change
- The evaluator's or university's written requirements
How the work actually runs
- 1. Read the destination rules
Confirm whether the destination requires institution-issued delivery, a sealed envelope, or accepts a registered translation company's certificate.
Handled by: Adviser · Time: Same day
- 2. Check the originals
Verify that all semesters are present and that the registrar's seal and signature appear.
Handled by: Adviser and client · Time: 1 working day
- 3. Certified academic translation
Degree titles, course names, grading scales and credits are rendered in terms the destination recognises, with our certification.
Handled by: Academic translators · Time: 2–5 working days
- 4. Two-stage proofreading
Credits, grades and academic years are re-checked, since numeric errors are the most common rejection cause.
Handled by: Reviewer · Time: 1 working day
- 5. Additional legalisation or sealing
File with Consular Affairs and the embassy, or prepare the sealed-envelope format the evaluator specifies.
Handled by: Filing team · Time: 2–7 working days
- 6. Dispatch by an accepted channel
Direct international delivery to the authority, or return to you with a full digital set.
Handled by: Operations team · Time: 3–10 working days by destination
Why cases get rejected
- Self-made translations, or translations without a certification statement
- Opening the institution's sealed envelope, which forces a re-issue
- Degree titles translated in a way that maps to the wrong level abroad
- Transcripts missing the final semester or the grading-scale page
- Academic names that differ from the passport with no name-change evidence
Compare your options
| Option | Use when | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified translation only | The destination accepts a registered translation company's certificate | 2–5 working days | Fast and sufficient for many universities |
| Translation plus consular legalisation | The destination requires an official chain | 5–10 working days | Until 27 Feb 2027 the consular chain applies |
| Institution-issued direct delivery | The evaluator requires the school to send the file itself | Subject to the institution's cycle | We coordinate and follow up on your behalf |
Frequently asked questions
Do WES or ECE accept company translations?
Requirements differ by evaluator and change over time; some accept a translation attached to the original, others require institutional delivery. We verify the current rule before starting.
Are course descriptions needed?
Yes when credit transfer or professional registration is involved, particularly in health and engineering fields.
Do English transcripts still need translation?
Usually not if the institution issued them officially in English, though some destinations still require certification.
How long does the full process take?
Translation takes 2–5 working days; with consular and embassy legalisation, expect roughly 7–15 working days depending on queues.
What if my institution has closed?
Records normally transfer to a successor authority. We check the route and, where allowed, prepare a supporting affidavit.
Can you translate into other languages?
Yes, including German, French, Japanese, Chinese and Korean, matched to each destination's requirements.
Do I need a digital set?
Strongly recommended, as many universities accept online submission first and hard copies later.
Can you manage everything?
Yes, from requirement review and institution liaison to translation, legalisation and delivery to the receiving authority.
Academic files are rejected on submission format far more often than on translation quality. Our advisers read the evaluator's own rules first and build the package to match both the content and the delivery method, so you do not lose an application cycle.
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Talk to our advisory team before you start
Our team has over 15 years of experience in translation, certification, and filings with Thai and overseas authorities. We advise on choosing the correct certification route, sequencing your documents, and repairing files that were previously refused.
- A case review before work begins, so you only prepare the documents that are genuinely required
- The correct order of steps from day one, reducing the risk of a refusal and a restart
- A plain explanation of the destination authority's stated requirements as published at the time of advice
- If you would rather not handle it yourself, we run the full process end to end and return the finished file
Final acceptance rests with the receiving authority. Our guidance follows the latest verifiable published practice.