Certified Diploma Translation in Canada
Get your diploma translated and certified by an accredited Canadian translator — IRCC-accepted, recognized by Canadian universities, WES, and provincial regulators. Standard delivery in 48–72 hours, with full layout preservation.
What is a certified diploma translation?
A certified diploma translation is an official rendering of an academic credential — be it a high school diploma, a Bachelor's degree, a Master's, a PhD, or a vocational certificate — produced by a translator accredited by a Canadian provincial order. What sets it apart from a free translation is the formal declaration of accuracy that accompanies the translated text: the translator attests that every line, every grade, every honour mention, and every official mark matches the original document. This declaration is what Canadian universities, immigration officers, and credential evaluators rely on to make their decisions.
Academic credentials carry significant weight in Canada — they determine eligibility for university admission, entry to a regulated profession, and points in immigration scoring systems. Because of this, recipients apply strict verification standards: the translation must come from a translator listed on a provincial order's registry, must visually mirror the source document including seals and watermarks, and must be paired with the original (or a notarized copy of it). Anything less risks delays, rejection, or worse — a credential evaluation that undervalues your actual qualifications.
Common questions before ordering a diploma translation
If you are searching online for a certified translation of your university degree, chances are you have one of these questions in mind. We have grouped them here so you find your answer faster:
How much does it cost?
A single-page diploma typically starts at $XX CAD. Transcripts with multiple semesters are quoted per page. Final quote shown before payment.
How fast can I get it?
Most diplomas are delivered within 48–72 business hours. Same-day rush available on common language pairs.
Will WES accept it?
Yes. Our translations meet WES, ICAS, ICES, and IQAS requirements for foreign credential evaluation in Canada.
Is it valid for IRCC?
Yes. Our certified diploma translations meet IRCC Express Entry, PR, and study permit documentation standards.
Can I submit a scan or photo?
Yes — a clear scan or smartphone photo is sufficient. Original physical document is not required for translation.
Who actually does the translation?
A human translator accredited by a Canadian provincial order — never machine translation, never an unsupervised AI.
Academic credentials we translate
We cover the full spectrum of academic documentation issued by foreign and Canadian institutions, including secondary, tertiary, and vocational levels. Our most frequent requests cover:
Who in Canada requires a certified diploma translation?
A certified translation of your university degree or diploma is requested by virtually every Canadian institution that needs to assess your educational background. The requirement is consistent: a translation produced by an independent translator accredited by a Canadian provincial order, never a translation made by yourself, your school, or your employer. The most common recipients include:
- ✓Canadian universities and colleges — for graduate admissions and credit transfers
- ✓WES, ICAS, ICES, IQAS — credential evaluation bodies recognized by IRCC
- ✓Provincial regulators — engineering orders, medical colleges, law societies, nursing boards
- ✓IRCC — Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, study and work permits
What is included in your diploma translation package?
Every order produces a complete, submission-ready package — not just a translated text. You will receive:
Pricing & delivery time
Multi-page transcripts quoted per page. Bundle pricing available for diploma + transcript + syllabus packages — useful for WES, IQAS, or PEO submissions.
From scan to certified PDF in three steps
Share your diploma
Upload a scan or photo. If you have multiple pages or a transcript, group them in one upload.
Tell us where it's going
WES, a Canadian university, IRCC, or a provincial regulator — knowing the recipient helps us format accordingly.
Receive your certified file
Signed PDF in your inbox within 48–72h, ready to upload directly to the recipient's portal.
Diploma translation — FAQ
Does WES require the translation to be done by a specific translator?
WES does not maintain a personal list of approved translators, but it requires that translations be produced by a certified translator working independently from the applicant. Our network meets this requirement: every translator is a full member of a CTTIC-affiliated provincial order, and the WES verification process accepts our certification consistently.
Do I need to translate my transcript along with my diploma?
For most Canadian university admissions and credential evaluations, yes. The diploma proves you obtained the credential; the academic transcript shows the courses, grades, and credits behind it. Both are usually requested together. Bundle pricing applies when you order both at once.
My diploma is in a language using a non-Latin script — is that a problem?
Not at all. We handle Arabic, Mandarin, Korean, Russian, Ukrainian, Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Persian, Hebrew, Amharic and many more. Names are transliterated according to internationally recognized standards and matched to your passport spelling whenever possible.
Should I send a notarized copy of my diploma?
For the translation itself, a clear digital copy is enough. Some evaluators (notably WES) require the source diploma to be sent directly by the issuing institution in a sealed envelope — but that is a separate procedure that does not affect our translation work.
Will you convert my GPA or grades to Canadian standards?
No — and that is intentional. Grade conversion is the role of credential evaluators like WES or IQAS, not translators. Our certified translation preserves the original grading scale and adds explanatory notes when needed, leaving the formal conversion to the appropriate body.
Can you translate a diploma that has already been apostilled?
Yes, and we recommend ordering the translation after the apostille is affixed. That way, the apostille page is translated together with the diploma in a single certified document, which is what Canadian universities and IRCC typically expect.
Documents often translated alongside a diploma
Submit your diploma confidently — translated by accredited Canadian translators
Accepted by WES, IRCC, and every Canadian university · 48–72h delivery · Money-back guarantee
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