International students who learn that they have to get a certified translation of their foreign-language transcripts and diplomas often ask us whether our translations are compliant with their school’s requirements. Some of them request a translation completed by an ATA translator. Not all translators who perform academic translation services are members of American Translators Association. Therefore, we understand international applicants’ concern. This is a good question.

Some universities and other educational institutions request a translation by ATA members. We have heard from several clients that some universities such as California State University, Northridge only accepts translations executed by members of ATA.

Other schools have less stringent requirements. They expect the translations to be completed by a professional translator but do not require an ATA accredited translator. They only require the translation company’s official stamp and seal on every page of the original and the English translation. Some of them may wish to have the translator sign or initial the bottom of every page.

CACFTI collaborates with various translators to translate academic documents. We have years of experience in the industry and have served the translation needs of many international students. We have translated many types of documents from foreign languages to English for individuals who were in the process of applying to schools in the United States. Nevertheless, we rely on our clients to inform us about the exact requirement of the recipient. We usually do not know whether the college or university you have in mind requires a translation performed by translators with specific qualifications. Please be sure to ask your academic counselor about the school’s requirements for translations. We never make guesses about schools’ requirements so please make sure to ask your academic advisor before you contact us. You can often find this information on the school’s website as well. If we learn that you must present an ATA certified translation to your school, then we will assign your documents to a translator who is a member of American Translators Association.

We also provide official translations for schools that accept certified translations completed by professional translators as well as many degree evaluation service providers. Our translators have wide experience in the translation industry. They have solid knowledge of vocabulary used in academic documents and can translate foreign language grade sheets and other relate documents to English. Please get in touch with us if you are looking for academic document translation services and would like to have the best translations. We rely on translators with fine skills to deliver the translation of academic records and degrees. Please email us your documents for a quote.

When international applicants are in the process of sending their information to schools in the United States they often learn that they have to get their transcripts from their home country translated into English. Some colleges and universities review the translations while other institutions want the translated documents evaluated by a third party such as World Education Services. How they go about getting academic document translation or evaluation services is very important in the application process. In general, students from foreign countries should get in touch with a translator who has extensive experience with the translation of academic transcripts, degrees, and certificates. Professional translators who work for prestigious firms that offer certified translation services for international students often have handled the translation of many documents related to higher education. They can usually help international students learn how to get their academic documents translated for their school application.

Certified and Word-for-Word Translations for Academic Documents
Some educational institutions and credential evaluation companies require foreign-language documents to be translated “word-for-word” or “word-by-word”. This usually means that they do not want the grades or grade point averages converted or interpreted. They expect the English translation to reflect exactly what the non-English text says. Some organizations that offer licenses to individuals who were educated abroad also want their coursework and academic records translated word-by-word.

Our Approach to Academic Translations
CACFTI strives to exceed the expectation of international students who need to have their grade sheets and diplomas translated for admissions offices or credential evaluation firms. We have translated many types of documents from letters of recommendation to bank statements and transcripts for students who had earned a degree in their home country and were hoping to continue their education in the United States. To get a document translated from a major world language to English, please simply scan and email it to us. If the school you are applying to requires the original documents you can mail us everything you need to have translated.

Relying on the Best Academic Translators
We collaborate with linguists who consistently exhibit excellence in their works. We will assign your documents to a professional translator who specializes in academic translation services. Please be sure to provide the correct mailing address so we can mail you the hard copy. Some students who contact us about our certified academic translation service assume we know the schools’ mailing address. Each academic institution usually has its own requirements for foreign-language documents. Some schools allow their admissions office to review translations so they request that international applicants forward the translations to this office. However, other schools have their international students office review certified translations. Therefore, we ask you to provide us with the right address. Our translators possess impressive translation skills and have ample experience carrying out academic document translation services for students from overseas. Please email us your academic documents and any other file you need to apply to a college or university in the United States.