SPM Certificate Translation Services in Singapore
Need your SPM certificate in English for a Singapore school, job or pass? SPM results are printed in Malay, so most offices here ask for an English translation, and the route depends on who asks. For an ICA Student's Pass or PR file, ICA wants an embassy translation, a notary's translation, or a private translation that is notarised. Some polytechnics, such as Ngee Ann Polytechnic, also ask for a notarised English translation. For an MOM work pass, a certified translation by a translation service provider is enough. We handle the translation, the Notary Public and SAL for you.
Quick answer: A certified SPM certificate translation starts from S$40 a page and takes 24 to 48 hours. The notarised version for ICA or a polytechnic (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 it 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 SPM Translation Do You Need?
Most people need only one of these. Check what your school, ICA or employer asked for. Applying to a polytechnic or for a Student's Pass? You usually need card 2.
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 work pass files, employers, and schools or colleges that accept a certified copy.
- Time: 24 to 48 hours.
- From: S$40 per page.
2. Notarised Translation (ICA and polytechnics)
- Who signs it: A Notary Public in Singapore signs on top of our certified translation.
- Used for: ICA Student's Pass and PR files, and polytechnics or universities 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: An SPM translation made in Singapore for a school, employer or visa in a third country.
- 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, and no company can promise approval. We build your file in the format the office asks for, and we tell you when you do not need an extra step. For a Student's Pass or PR file, our ICA application translation page shows the route ICA expects.
SPM, STPM and Other Malaysian Certificates, Malay to English
SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) is set by the Malaysian Examinations Board (Lembaga Peperiksaan) and printed in Malay. We translate the SPM certificate, the result slip (slip keputusan), the English 1119 result or CEFR statement where you have one, STPM, SPMV (vocational) and SKM certificates, a school leaving certificate (Sijil Berhenti Sekolah) and school testimonials, and a UEC certificate where parts are in Chinese. Grade words are translated exactly as printed, for example "Cemerlang Tertinggi" (Highest Distinction), "Kepujian" (Credit), "Lulus" (Pass) and "Gagal" (Fail). Letter grades such as A+ or B stay as they are. We never convert them to O-Level grades. The certificate format is the same in every Malaysian state, including Sabah and Sarawak.
Also: Chinese (parts of a UEC certificate)
Malay to English is charged at the standard rate. Need your Malaysian birth certificate too? Send both together for one quote.
Using Your SPM Translation Outside Singapore
Need your SPM translation for use outside Singapore? This is how it works.
Study or work in a third country
We translate and notarise in Singapore. SAL's apostille is accepted in Apostille countries such as China, India, the Philippines and Vietnam.
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.
Back in Malaysia
Malaysian offices read SPM in Malay, so you need a translation only for readers outside Malaysia. Malaysia is not in the Apostille Convention, so check with the receiving office before you notarise.
How to Get Your SPM Certificate Translated in Singapore
No office visit needed. Everything starts from a clear scan.
Send a clear scan
Send the SPM certificate (front and back), the result slip, any 1119 or CEFR statement, and your passport photo page so names match.
Get a fixed price within an hour
We tell you which route you need: certified for MOM or an employer, notarised for ICA or a polytechnic that asks for it.
Translation and a second check
A human translator works on your file. A second person checks your name, IC number, school, subjects and grades.
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 Students Trust Us With SPM Certificate Translation
What we check and handle on every SPM file.
Names Checked Against Your Passport
Your name, including "bin" or "binti", is copied from the certificate and checked against your passport.
Grades Kept as Printed
Every subject and grade is translated 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: SPM Result and Birth Certificate Notarised for an ICA Student's Pass
A Malaysian student needed an SPM result and a birth certificate in English for a Student's Pass application. ICA wants official translations, so the client asked for notarised English translations. Both documents were in Malay and 1 page each. We matched the student's name and IC number across both papers and the passport, and translated every subject, grade and school stamp exactly as printed. The two sets then went to the Notary Public and SAL. The client received one PDF per document for the ICA upload, plus the signed paper sets, within the quoted time.
SPM Certificate Translation
Original: SPM result in Malay
Subjects, grade words and school stamp in Malay.
What the client needed
Malaysian student applying for a Student's Pass
- Official translations in the form ICA asks for
- The same name and IC number on both papers and the passport
- Every subject and grade kept exactly as printed
What we did
How we handled it
- Received the SPM result and birth certificate, 1 page each, in Malay
- Matched the student's name and IC number across both papers and the passport
- Translated every subject, grade and school stamp exactly as printed
- Sent the two sets to the Notary Public and SAL
- Delivered one PDF per document for the ICA upload, plus the signed paper sets
How Much Does SPM Certificate Translation Cost in Singapore?
You pay per page. An SPM certificate is usually 1 page, and a result slip is 1 page. Several documents, such as SPM plus a birth certificate? Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
For ICA and Polytechnics: Certified + Notarised
3-7 daysper 1-page certificate, notary + SAL included
- +S$40 for each extra page
- Example: SPM certificate + birth certificate = S$404.40 (two documents)
- One PDF of the full set for upload, plus the paper set
Certified Translation
24-48 hrsStarting from
- For MOM work passes, employers and many colleges
- Signed, stamped PDF; paper copy on request
- Every subject and grade translated as printed
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.
Malay to English is charged at the standard rate. If part of your certificate is in another language, such as Chinese on a UEC certificate, tell us and we will quote it first.
What Clients Say About Our SPM Certificate Translation
Feedback from clients who had their SPM certificates translated with us.
Real Client Experiences
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Saved My College Intake
"Morning I learned my college needed English SPM certificate urgently. I felt lost. This service explained clearly and worked fast. Translation arrived same day. I uploaded before deadline. My intake..."
Polytechnic Form Went Through
"During polytechnic application, my upload failed before. This time translation was clear and correct. Portal accepted it instantly. I felt relief seeing the status change."
Subjects Clearly Explained
"University asked for English version with clear subjects. This service translated everything neatly. Grades were easy to understand. Admission team approved without extra email."
Fixed Upload Problem Fast
"My first upload was rejected due to unclear translation. They corrected it quickly. New file was clean. School portal accepted on second try."
Student Pass Paper Done
"Student pass application needed SPM certificate translation. I felt nervous. They guided step by step. File was accepted. Process felt easier after that."
College Deadline Met
"College gave short deadline for document submission. This service worked fast. Translation came same day. I uploaded before cut?off time."
Portal Accepted First Try
"I worried the online system would reject again. This time, translated SPM certificate uploaded smoothly. No error message. Huge relief."
Grades Looked Neat
"My grades needed to look clear in English. They translated carefully. Every subject matched original. University accepted without delay."
Repeat Client Trusted Again
"I used this service last year for my sibling. This time for myself. Same clear work. Translation accepted smoothly. Happy to return."
University Asked Suddenly
"University requested English SPM certificate suddenly. I panicked. They helped fast and calmly. File arrived next day. Submission stayed on track."
Other Papers You May Need
Several documents, such as SPM plus a birth certificate? Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
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SPM Certificate Translation: Common Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most about SPM certificate translation.
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Does MOM accept a certified translation of my SPM certificate?
Yes, for the translation itself. MOM says an English translation can be done by a translation service provider, and you upload it with the original. Whether SPM counts for a pass is MOM's decision: for an S Pass, declaring a qualification is optional, and MOM assesses each case. ICA is different. For a Student's Pass or PR, it wants a notarised or embassy translation.
How much does SPM 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. Most SPM certificates are 1 page. Send the scan 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 school or ICA deadline is in a few days. Can you still help?
The translation can be ready the same day if you send it 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 your school or ICA asks for a certified true copy of the certificate, we can arrange that too.
What is SPM equivalent to in Singapore?
There is no single official equivalence. SPM is taken at the end of secondary school, so it is often compared with the GCE O-Level, but each school, employer or office decides how to treat it. Ngee Ann Polytechnic, for example, runs a separate admission window for SPM holders. Our translation shows your grades exactly as printed and does not convert them.
Can I get my SPM certificate in English?
The SPM certificate and result slip are printed in Malay. When a Singapore school, employer or office needs English, the usual answer is a certified translation, or a notarised one for ICA and some polytechnics. We translate the whole certificate, including the grade words, school name and stamps, and match your name to your passport.
Do you translate the result slip and the 1119 English result too?
Yes. We translate everything you send, including the result slip and any 1119 English or CEFR statement. Some polytechnics ask for your English result as a separate supporting document, so it helps to send it with the certificate. Each document is priced per page, and you get one bundled quote.
Will the translation convert my grades to O-Level grades?
No. A certified translation must match the original, so "Kepujian" becomes "Credit" and an A+ stays A+. We do not add O-Level grades or equivalence notes, because only the school or office can decide that. If the reader needs the grade key, we translate the key printed on your certificate.
Do I need notarisation for a polytechnic or college application?
It depends on the school. Ngee Ann Polytechnic asks for a notarised English translation when your qualification is not in English. Other colleges accept a certified translation. Check the portal or your offer letter before you order. If you are not sure, send us the instructions and we will tell you which one fits.
Get Your SPM Certificate Translation Done the Right Way
Send your scan, tell us which school or office is asking, and we tell you which level you need before you pay. Translation, notary and SAL are handled in one place.