Academic Certificate Translation Services in Singapore
Need your degree, diploma or transcript in English? The route depends on who is asking. MOM accepts an English translation done by a translation service provider, so a certified translation is enough for an Employment Pass or S Pass. ICA needs more for PR, citizenship and a Student's Pass: an embassy translation, a notary's translation, or a private translation that is notarised. Many universities and polytechnics also ask for a notarised translation. We do the certified translation and, when it is needed, arrange the Notary Public and SAL for you.
Quick answer: A certified academic certificate translation starts from S$40 a page and takes 24 to 48 hours. The notarised version for ICA or a university (translation + notary + SAL) starts from S$202.20 for a 1-page certificate and usually takes 3 to 7 working days. Need it fast? Send short documents before 11am on a weekday for same-day translation. The notary and SAL steps then add a few working days.
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Certified, Notarised or Apostilled? Which Translation Does Your Certificate Need?
Most people need only one of these. A degree for an MOM work pass needs card 1. A degree or transcript for ICA, or for a university that asks for a notarised copy, needs card 2. Card 3 is for papers going abroad. Applying for an Employment Pass? You only need card 1.
1. Certified Translation
- Who signs it: Our translator and the company, with our stamp and a statement that the translation is accurate.
- Used for: MOM Employment Pass and S Pass files, employers, professional bodies and many schools.
- Time: 24 to 48 hours.
- From: S$40 per page.
2. Notarised Translation (ICA and many universities)
- Who signs it: A Notary Public in Singapore signs on top of our certified translation.
- Used for: ICA PR, citizenship and Student's Pass files, and universities or polytechnics that ask for a notarised copy.
- Time: 3 to 7 working days.
- From: S$202.20 per 1-page certificate (S$40 translation + S$75 notarial certificate + S$87.20 SAL).
3. Going Abroad: Apostille or Embassy Legalisation
- Who signs it: The Singapore Academy of Law (SAL), plus the embassy where a country needs it.
- Used for: A Singapore degree or transcript going to an employer, university or licensing body abroad.
- Time: 3 to 7 working days, plus the embassy's own time where needed.
- From: The apostille is already in the notarised price. Embassy fees are extra.
One thing we will always tell you straight
ICA does not endorse any private translation company. No company in Singapore can promise you that ICA will say yes. What ICA looks at is the route the translation took: an embassy, a notary, or a private translation that was notarised or attested later. So we do not sell you a promise. We build your file in the exact shape ICA asks for, and we tell you honestly when you do not need an extra step. Our ICA translation services page sets out the full rules in plain words.
Degree, Diploma and Transcript Translation in 200+ Languages
Most academic files we receive are in Chinese, Malay, French, German and Spanish. Your papers may be a Chinese graduation certificate (毕业证书), degree certificate (学位证书) or transcript (成绩单); a Malaysian diploma, STPM or SPM certificate (SPM is covered on our SPM certificate translation page); an Indonesian ijazah from SMP, SMA, SMK or university, with its transcript (transkrip nilai); a French diplôme or relevé de notes; a German or Swiss certificate (Zeugnis), such as a Swiss Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ); a Spanish or Latin American título; or a Thai, Vietnamese, Russian or Persian degree, or a Latin university diploma. Indonesian SMP and SMA certificates: SMP is junior secondary school. SMA and SMK are senior secondary school. A school in Singapore decides which certificate it needs, and most ask for your latest one with its transcript. We translate every subject, grade and stamp exactly as printed.
Also: Latin, Khmer, Mongolian
Common languages such as Chinese, Malay, French, German, Spanish and Indonesian are charged at the standard rate. Rare languages, such as Latin, Persian or Khmer, cost more. Tell us the language and we will quote before you pay.
Singapore Certificates for Use Abroad
Going the other way? We also prepare Singapore certificates for use abroad.
Study abroad
A university abroad may want your NUS, NTU, polytechnic or ITE certificate in its own language. We translate from English, and SAL apostilles the notarised set.
Work and licences abroad
Employers and licensing bodies abroad often want a notarised translation. Some embassies use their own list of translators, so we check with them first.
Gulf countries
Saudi Arabia accepts the SAL apostille. The UAE and Qatar still want embassy legalisation, often with an Arabic translation. We prepare the file in the right order.
"Sworn" translation requests
Singapore has no state-appointed sworn translators. When an office abroad asks for a "sworn" translation, it usually means a translator's affidavit of accuracy, sworn before a Notary Public in Singapore and then apostilled by SAL, or a translator on that embassy's own list.
Academic Certificate Translation Without an Office Visit: 4 Steps From Your Scan
No office visit needed. Everything starts from a clear scan.
Send a clear scan
Send both sides of each certificate, every transcript page and your passport photo page, so names match.
Get a fixed price within an hour
We tell you which route your office needs: certified for MOM, notarised for ICA or a university.
Translation and a second check
A human translator works on your file. A second person checks names, dates, course titles, grades and stamps.
Delivery, or notary and SAL if needed
Certified: a signed PDF, with a paper copy on request. Notarised: one PDF of the full set (copy of the original, translation, notarial certificate and SAL certificate) for upload, plus the signed paper set. Courier for a small fee, or collect it from our office.
Why People Trust Us With Academic Certificate Translation
What we check and handle on every academic file.
Names Checked Against Your Passport
Your name, date of birth and school name are matched to your passport and the original.
Grades Kept as Printed
We translate grades, course titles and grading keys exactly. We never convert grades or add equivalence notes.
Notary Step Handled Here
We work with a partner Notary Public in Singapore and send the paper on to SAL after that. You do not have to book a lawyer or queue anywhere yourself.
Honest Timelines
Certified translation takes 24 to 48 hours. With notary and SAL, allow 3 to 7 working days.
A Real Job: Bachelor's, Master's and PhD Certificates From China Notarised for an ICA PR File
A client applying for Singapore PR had three Chinese degree certificates: a Bachelor's, a Master's and a PhD. ICA needed official English translations, so the client asked for notarised translations with SAL authentication. Each certificate was 1 page. We used the universities' own English names, matched the client's name to the passport, and translated every seal and serial number. A second translator checked the degree titles and dates. The three sets then went to the Notary Public and SAL. The client received one PDF per certificate for the ICA upload, plus the signed paper sets, within the quoted time.
Chinese Degree Certificate Translation
Original: Chinese degree certificate
Degree title, university seal and serial number in Chinese.
What the client needed
Applicant for Singapore PR
- Official English translations in the form ICA asks for
- The client's name matching the passport on all three certificates
- Every seal and serial number translated
What we did
How we handled it
- Translated the Bachelor's, Master's and PhD certificates, 1 page each
- Used the universities' own English names and matched the client's name to the passport
- Translated every seal and serial number; a second translator checked the degree titles and dates
- Sent the three sets to the Notary Public and SAL
- Delivered one PDF per certificate for the ICA upload, plus the signed paper sets
How Much Does Academic Certificate Translation Cost in Singapore?
You pay per page. A degree certificate is usually 1 page, and a transcript is often 2 to 4. Several documents? Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
Certified Translation
24-48 hrsStarting from
- For MOM Employment Pass and S Pass, employers and many schools
- Signed, stamped PDF; paper copy on request
- Every course title, grade and stamp translated
For ICA and Universities: Certified + Notarised
3-7 daysper 1-page certificate, notary + SAL included
- +S$40 for each extra page
- Example: 1-page degree + 2-page transcript = S$444.40 (two documents)
- One PDF of the full set for upload, plus the paper set
Urgent
Same day*Extra charge
- *Same-day translation if sent before 11am on a weekday (short documents)
- The notary and SAL steps still take a few working days.
Common languages such as Chinese, Malay, French, German, Spanish and Indonesian are charged at the standard rate. Rarer languages, such as Latin, Persian, Khmer or Mongolian, cost more. Tell us the language and we will give you an exact quote.
What Clients Say About Our Academic Certificate Translation
Feedback from clients who had their degrees, diplomas and transcripts translated with us.
Real Client Experiences
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My Certificate Cleared Without Delay
"Speechless with how smooth my academic certificate translation went. I needed it for PR filing. Every subject name and grade was clear. The format matched my original paper. I submitted..."
Exactly What ICA Asked For
"Overjoyed after receiving my academic document translation. ICA needed an English copy of my results. The team kept all details correct. Nothing was missing. The process felt simple and safe..."
No Rejection at MOM
"Truly thankful for this education certificate translation support. MOM required clear English wording. My certificate was translated neatly. The grades were shown clearly. I faced no questions during submission."
Smooth University Verification
"So impressed with the academic certificate English translation I received. My overseas university checked every detail. The names and dates matched perfectly. The document looked clean and easy to read...."
Fast Help Before Deadline
"What a relief getting my graduation certificate translation done here. I had very little time. They worked quickly and sent the final file before my deadline. Everything looked correct and..."
Clear Layout and Simple Words
"So grateful for this academic qualification translation service. My results slip needed English wording for a job role. The format was neat. The spelling was correct. I felt proud submitting..."
Handled My Old Certificate Well
"Deep appreciation for the school certificate translation support I received. My document was old and faded. They still managed to translate it clearly. Every detail was easy to understand."
Perfect Copy for Embassy
"Completely satisfied with the academic records translation done for me. The embassy required clean English text. The translated version looked organised and accurate. I had no trouble during review."
Smooth Process From Start
"Delighted with how my diploma certificate English translation turned out. I checked each subject line. Everything matched my original. The team answered my doubts kindly. I felt secure using their..."
Helped Me Secure My Job
"Very pleased with this academic certificate language translation. My employer needed English proof of studies. The translation looked clean and simple. I received confirmation without any issue."
Other Papers You May Need
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Academic Certificate Translation: Common Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most about academic certificate translation.
FAQ Group
Does MOM accept a certified translation of my degree, or must it be notarised?
For MOM, a certified translation is enough. MOM says the English translation can be done by a translation service provider, and you upload it with the original as one file. ICA is different. For PR, citizenship or a Student's Pass, it wants an embassy or notary translation, or a private translation that is notarised. Some universities also ask for a notarised copy, so check your letter.
How much does academic certificate translation cost in Singapore?
Certified translation starts at S$40 a page. The notarised version with notary and SAL starts at S$202.20 for a 1-page certificate, and each extra page adds S$40. Same-day translation adds S$20 a page. A degree and transcript together are usually 3 to 5 pages. Send the scans and you get a fixed, itemised price within the hour.
Do I need SAL authentication or an apostille for ICA?
Not as a separate step. When a Singapore notary signs your translation, SAL must authenticate it, and since 16 September 2021 SAL does this with an apostille. We arrange it, and the S$87.20 fee is included in our notarised price. Embassy legalisation is needed only for some countries abroad, such as the UAE and Qatar.
My deadline is in a few days. Can you still help?
The translation can be ready the same day if you send short documents before 11am on a weekday. A notarised set also needs the notary and SAL, which usually add a few working days. Message us on WhatsApp today with your deadline, and we will tell you honestly whether it is possible.
Do I get a PDF and a paper copy? Do you need my original?
A clear scan is enough to start, and your original stays with you. Certified translations come as a signed PDF, with paper on request. Notarised sets are signed on paper, and you also get one PDF of the full set to upload. If ICA or a university asks for a certified true copy of your certificate, we can arrange that too.
Do you translate the transcript too, or only the degree?
Both, and we suggest you send them together. ICA's PR checklist asks for education certificates and transcripts, and most universities want the full transcript. We translate every course title, grade, credit and grading key as printed. A partial translation is often queried, so we do not recommend it.
My Chinese degree needs CSSD verification for MOM. Do you translate that?
MOM asks for verification proof from CSSD (formerly CHSI) for qualifications from China. It does not accept the Online Verification Report of Student Record (学籍在线验证报告). It wants the verification report for your higher education qualification. CSSD can issue reports in English. If yours is in Chinese, we translate it together with your graduation and degree certificates.
Can you translate an Indonesian SMP or SMA ijazah?
Yes. SMP is junior secondary school, and SMA or SMK is senior secondary. We translate the ijazah and its transcript, including every subject, grade and stamp. For an ICA Student's Pass or PR file, we add the notary and SAL. ICA also accepts a translation by a notary in Indonesia. The school decides which certificate it needs, usually your latest one.
Will you convert my grades or add an equivalence note?
No. A certified translation must match the original, so we translate grades, scales and remarks exactly as printed. The university, employer or MOM decides how to weigh your qualification. If your certificate or transcript has a grading key, we translate that too, so the reader can see the scale.
My certificate is old or faded, or it shows no grades. Can you still translate it?
Yes. We translate everything that can be read and mark unclear parts as "illegible" rather than guess. A translation can show only what the original shows. If your diploma has no grades, ask your school for an official transcript and we will translate both. There is no age limit on a certificate for translation.
Get Your Academic Certificate Translation Done the Right Way
Send your scans, tell us which office or school is asking, and we tell you which level you need before you pay. Translation, notary and SAL are handled in one place.