Certified High School Diploma and Certificate Translation

What Is a Certified High School Diploma Translation?

A certified high school diploma translation is a complete, word-for-word translation of your diploma or graduation certificate. It comes with a signed statement from the translator or translation company that the translation is complete and accurate. It covers everything on the document: your name, the school, the type of diploma, the dates, and all stamps, seals and signatures.

Universities, credential evaluators such as WES, and immigration offices ask for a certified translation because they can’t assess a diploma they can’t read. They don’t accept self-translations or machine translations.

We translate secondary school diplomas from every education system, including the Certificado de Bachillerato, Abiturzeugnis, Attestat, Baccalauréat, WAEC and NECO results, and HSC and SSC certificates.

Applying to college or university? See how TheWordPoint helps students in our College and University Admissions Use Case.

When You Need a Certified Translation to Translate High School Diploma to English

If your high school diploma isn’t in English, you need a certified English translation when you submit it for:

• University or college admissions
• Immigration or visa applications
• Credential evaluation services
• Government or legal procedures

Who Needs a High School Diploma Translation?

• Students applying to a US college, university or community college with a diploma from another country.
• Applicants for a WES or other credential evaluation of their secondary education.
• Students applying for an F-1 visa, whose school asks for translated academic records.
• Diversity Visa (green card lottery) winners, who usually prove they finished high school with their diploma.
• Adults applying for jobs or training programs that require a high school diploma.

US colleges and universities don’t accept self-translated documents, even from students who speak both languages.

Diploma vs Certificate vs Transcript

These three documents are often confused, and institutions may ask for one of them or all three:

• A high school diploma is the credential awarded upon graduation (one document)
• A high school certificate often refers to the same graduation credential, or a specific subject/course certificate
• A high school transcript is the academic record showing individual grades and courses

This page covers diplomas and graduation certificates. For the record of your courses and grades, see our high school transcript translation service. Many students order both together.

What Academic Admission Documents We Translate

We specialize in translating academic admission documents for universities, colleges, and educational institutions in the US and worldwide. Our certified translations are accurate, professionally formatted, and designed to meet official admission and evaluation requirements for:

• High school diplomas
• Graduation certificates
• Academic transcripts
• Grade reports
• Enrollment or completion letters

Translating a university degree, thesis or research paper? See our academic translation services.

Who Accepts Our Certified High School Diploma Translations

• WES Evaluation Requires Diploma Translation. World Education Services (WES) is the most common pathway for students needing high school diploma translation in North America. The high school diploma is often translated as part of a WES evaluation package.
• F-1 Visa and I-20: Students applying to US universities on F-1 visas must submit certified English translations of their foreign-language high school diplomas, and usually their transcripts, to the admitting institution.
• Community College and Transfer Applications: Students who finished high school abroad and apply to a US community college often face different rules than at 4-year universities. Some colleges accept unofficial translations, some require a WES evaluation, and some require certified translations with an apostille.

Before you order high school document translation, please review our high school diploma translation sample to ensure that it meets your institution's or agency's specific formatting and certification requirements.

Benefits of Our Education Certificate Translation Services

Translators with Real Academic Credentials
Academic papers are frequently translated together with other immigration documents when relocating for study, employment, or academic research opportunities. That is why translation must be done by translators who have genuine expertise in academia and understand the importance of accuracy in every detail. Our team consists exclusively of professionals with master's or PhD degrees who have passed meticulous screening: comprehensive interviews, grammar testing, translation assessments, and credential verification.

No Machine Translation. Ever
Educational certificates, diplomas, and transcripts contain specialized terminology and formatting that machine translation cannot handle accurately. We guarantee human translation performed by professional translators with specific experience in educational documents. This ensures your translations are accepted by universities, credential evaluators, and licensing boards without issues.

Ongoing Support and Revisions
Your project doesn't end at delivery. If you need adjustments to your certified translation, our revision policy covers you at no additional cost. We're committed to your success throughout your application process.

Pricing You Can Understand
Starting at $24.75 per page for certified translation services, our pricing varies based on language pair, document complexity, deadline, and certification requirements. We provide clear, itemized quotes before you order, complete transparency, and no hidden charges.

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How the Translation Process Works And What to Expect

Uncompromising Privacy and Exceptional Quality

At TheWordPoint, our certified diploma translation services are built on a foundation of absolute confidentiality and unwavering quality. We strictly comply with data protection laws and enforce scrupulous internal policies, ensuring every team member upholds the highest standards, so your diploma and personal data remain completely secure and accessible only to authorized personnel. On the quality front, our skilled language specialists are supported by dedicated editors who meticulously review every translation, guaranteeing results that consistently exceed customer expectations.

Our Translation Process

• Upload a clear copy of your document. You can submit your diploma or certificate through our secure online platform or email it directly to our Support Team.
• Document review. We check your diploma to confirm the language pair, the number of pages and any special requirements.
• We assign a qualified academic translator. Based on the language pair and subject matter, we match your project with a certified translator who has expertise in educational documents and holds advanced academic credentials.
• The translation is reviewed and certified. After translation is complete, a dedicated editor thoroughly reviews the document for accuracy, consistency, and formatting. Once approved, we attach our official Certificate of Accuracy, which is signed and stamped to meet the requirements of universities, immigration offices, and other institutions.
• You receive your translation digitally. Your completed certified translation is delivered as a downloadable PDF through your account or via email.

Turnaround Time and Delivery Options

Most certified translations are completed within 24–48 hours. We offer standard and urgent service options, with digital PDF delivery. For projects requiring a faster turnaround, our rush service can deliver certified translations in as little as a few hours, depending on the document length and complexity.

Choose Our Certified Translation Service and Secure Your Path to Successful Admission

With years of experience delivering USCIS translations, we bring unmatched expertise to every project. Whether you need your high school diploma translated into English, Spanish, German, or any other language, our team is ready to make it happen with precision and care. Explore our flexible packages, request a Free Quote, or reach out to our support team. We’re here to help you achieve your educational goal of studying at top universities and colleges abroad. In today’s digital world, searching for “high school diploma translation near me” is no longer necessary: our professional online services provide fully accepted digital Translation Accuracy Certificates that meet the requirements of educational institutions worldwide.

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Reviewed and updated  on October 13, 2026, by

Christakis Christodoulou,
Managing Director
Head of the Certified Translation Department