English ↔ Spanish — Certified Academic Translation
Word-for-word certified translations of university diplomas and academic transcripts for international university admission, credential evaluation, professional licensing, and recognition of qualifications. Includes a signed certification statement from a University of Malta-qualified translator.
Translation Package
Academic institutions and credential evaluation bodies require that diploma and transcript translations accurately preserve every field and detail of the original document.
Full institution name, degree or qualification awarded, field of study, recipient's full name, graduation date, and any official seals or signatures — all translated completely and accurately.
Every course and module name, grade or mark, grading scale information, academic period, and institutional details. For academic transcript translation, the full grading scale is translated as it appears on the original document; we do not convert or interpret grades.
All translations are completed by Santiago Pedraza, who holds a translation qualification from the University of Malta and works exclusively between English and Spanish. The signed certification statement is prepared to meet the requirements of universities, credential evaluation services, and licensing bodies; individual acceptance policies vary.
Common Use Cases
Universities receiving applications from international students typically require certified translations of academic transcripts and diplomas issued in a language other than English or Spanish. The translation must accurately reflect the original document for the admissions office to evaluate it.
Credential evaluation bodies — which assess foreign qualifications for employment, professional licensing, or immigration purposes — generally require a certified translation alongside the original document.
Regulatory bodies in healthcare, engineering, education, and other professions may require certified translations of academic credentials when applicants trained abroad seek licensure or professional recognition.
Getting Started
Send clear scans or high-quality photographs of the diploma and/or transcript. We accept PDF, JPEG, and PNG formats. For multi-page transcripts, include all pages. Ensure institutional seals, stamps, and signatures are clearly visible in your scans.
If your institution provides an official grading scale guide or explanation on a separate sheet, please include that document as well — it allows us to translate the grading information accurately.
All documents you share with us are handled with strict confidentiality.
Delivery
Turnaround depends primarily on the length of the transcript. Single-page diplomas are typically straightforward. Multi-page transcripts containing many courses will take longer to translate accurately.
We provide a specific turnaround estimate with every quote, based on the actual document you submit. If you are working towards an application deadline, please mention it when you get in touch — we will factor that into our response.
Transparent Pricing
Diploma and transcript translation is priced per page. Request a quote for an exact figure based on your document.
Includes signed certification statement. Suitable for university admission and credential evaluation.
Final pricing depends on document length and turnaround requirements. Visit our pricing page for full details.
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A diploma is a single-page document confirming that a qualification was awarded. A transcript is a more detailed record listing individual courses, grades, and credit units. We translate both documents fully. If you are unsure which document you need translated, contact us and we can advise.
Yes — we translate the grading scale exactly as it appears in the original document. We do not convert grades to another country's system or provide interpretive commentary; credential evaluation services handle that step.
Credential evaluation bodies typically require a certified translation — a complete, word-for-word rendering accompanied by a signed certification statement from the translator. Our translations are prepared in this format. Each evaluation body sets its own submission requirements, so we recommend confirming what documentation they need before ordering.
Tell us about your project and we'll send you a precise quote — usually within one business day.
