Have your diploma, transcripts, or certificate of completion translated by a sworn translator registered with a Court of Appeal. Official translation accepted by ENIC-NARIC, French universities, Campus France and public-sector employers.
A certified translation of a diploma · or certified diploma translation · is an official translation produced by a sworn court translator registered with a French Court of Appeal. It is the only form of translation accepted by the official bodies responsible for recognising a foreign diploma in France: ENIC-NARIC France, universities, Campus France, employing ministries, and professional chambers.
The translator translates the diploma and its transcripts with the utmost precision: the title of the diploma, the name of the programme, the name of the institution, honours, grades, ECTS credits, and the date awarded. They then affix an official stamp, their signature, a registration number, and bind the translation to a copy of the original.
A certified diploma translation is required for all procedures where a French administration, an educational institution or an employer must assess your studies completed abroad. The most common cases are:
We translate the full range of diplomas and academic documents, from the brevet to the doctorate, including professional certifications, certificates, and documents from foreign educational institutions.
Every country has its own grading system: out of 10 (Spain, Netherlands), out of 20 (France, Italy), out of 100 (United States, China, Russia), the American GPA out of 4.0, letter grades (A-F Anglo-Saxon, ABC European)… The sworn translator reproduces the grading exactly as it appears on the source document without converting it, together with the grading scale if it is stated.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits facilitate mutual recognition between European universities. The translation reproduces them exactly (1 ECTS credit = approximately 25–30 hours of student workload). They must appear on the transcript or the diploma supplement.
The translator keeps the proper names of the institution and the holder in their official spelling (often transliterated from Cyrillic, Arabic, Chinese script, etc.), consistent with the passport. The diploma title is translated literally and, where necessary, supplemented in brackets with an explanatory note.
For diplomas issued by a country that is a signatory to the 1961 Hague Convention but outside the European Union (United States, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, India, etc.), an apostille is generally required by ENIC-NARIC and French universities. It certifies the authenticity of the diploma and is obtained in the issuing country, before translation.
For countries that are not signatories to the Hague Convention, double legalisation may be requested: the competent ministry of the issuing country, followed by the French consulate. Some countries in Africa and the Middle East are affected.
Diplomas issued in an EU Member State are exempt from apostille. Some universities may nonetheless request verification with the national register (e.g. DiploMe in Italy, UK NARIC for the United Kingdom).
We cover more than 60 languages for diplomas, with sworn translators specialised in academic terminology:
Our rates are transparent and include the entire service: translation, certification, stamp, signature, binding and paper delivery.
| Service | Delivery | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English → French | 3 business days | €54 / page | Translation, certification, stamp, signed PDF |
| Spanish, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Chinese → French | 3 business days | €59 / page | Translation, certification, stamp, signed PDF |
| Italian, Romanian, Turkish → French | 3 business days | €39 / page | Translation, certification, stamp, signed PDF |
| Other languages | 3 business days | €39 to €139 / page | Exact rate shown in the instant quote |
| Priority option | 36h | +€19.72 / order | Faster delivery of the signed PDF |
| Paper original (optional) | 24–72h after the PDF | +€9.60 / order | Wet-stamped original by tracked post |
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An official translation produced by a translator registered with a French Court of Appeal, signed and stamped. It is the only form accepted by ENIC-NARIC, French universities, Campus France and public-sector employers. A "free" or "machine" translation is systematically refused.
The price depends on the language of your diploma, not on the type of document. It is charged per page (about 250 words), taxes included: €54 for English, €59 for Spanish, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian or Chinese, and €39 for Italian, Romanian or Turkish. Other languages range from €39 to €139. A diploma usually fits on one page and a transcript on one to four; each page is charged at the same rate.
Standard delivery in 3 business days is included. Two options are available: 36h Priority (+€19.72 per order) and a paper original by tracked post (+€9.60 per order). The signed PDF, certification, stamp and signature are included in every price. VAT is not charged for billing addresses outside the EU. You see your exact price in the online quote before paying.
Yes. The ENIC-NARIC France centre only accepts translations produced by a translator registered with a French Court of Appeal (or, in some cases, by a local sworn translator recognised by France). The translation must be submitted together with the original or a certified copy of the diploma.
Yes, in almost all cases. The diploma states the qualification obtained, but only the transcript allows the content to be assessed (subjects, hours, credits, grades). ENIC-NARIC, Campus France and universities require both.
EU: no.
Hague Convention countries outside the EU: yes, apostille affixed in the issuing country before translation.
Other countries: double legalisation.
See our apostille & legalisation page.
Yes: baccalauréat, A-levels, Abitur, licence, bachelor's, master's, MBA, doctorate, Ph.D., BTS, DUT, BUT, CAP, BEP, brevet, professional certifications (TOEFL, IELTS, Cisco, ACCA, CFA), certificates of completion.
No. The translator does not convert anything: they faithfully reproduce the grading and credits exactly as they appear on the source document. Conversion is carried out by ENIC-NARIC or by the host institution according to its own scales.
Yes. The certificate of completion or end-of-studies certificate issued by your institution can be translated and is generally accepted while awaiting the official diploma. Please mention this when placing your order.
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