School Report Translation Services
Espresso Translations is a top agency in the field. All school report cards, professional certificates, and other academic records — including transcripts, diplomas, enrolment letters, and course descriptions — are translated by our bilingual professionals within required timeframes and accepted by the Department for Education.
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Our certified school report translation services
A school report is an official academic document issued by a school that records a student’s grades, attendance, test results, and teacher assessments for a defined marking period. This is the information dealing with their academic scoring, tests, and assessment results. Students travel to another country for school to participate in international education programs such as study-abroad, exchange, and dual-diploma tracks. Or a family might have to move to another country, which would mean any children would be attending a new school.
A sworn translation is required in these cases, produced by a certified court-appointed translator. Milan-based translation agency Espresso Translations has been providing such a service for many years, at affordable prices. To get info about your case fill in the form on our website. But let’s see when a sworn or certified translation of the report card in English, or other languages, is required and how it works.
| Service Type | Certified School Report Translation |
| Target Audience | Students, Educational Institutions, Admission Committees, Government Authorities |
| Languages | Multiple languages (English, Arabic, Spanish, French, etc.) |
| Document Types | High School Transcripts, College Transcripts, Report Cards, Diploma Certifications |
| Certification Requirement | Certified by a qualified translator; possibly notarized depending on the receiving institution’s requirements |
| Accuracy & Completeness | High accuracy required, with no omissions or misinterpretations |
| Turnaround Time | 1-5 business days (depending on document length and complexity) |
| Price Range | Based on word count, complexity, and certification needs; ranges from $50 to $200 per report |
| Process | Submit report → Translation → Review → Certification → Delivery (PDF, hard copy if needed) |
| Delivery Format | PDF, Hard Copy (courier delivery if required by the client or institution) |
| Additional Services | Notarization, Apostille, Express Delivery |
| Common Uses | University applications, Job applications, Immigration purposes, Scholarship applications |
What is a school report?
Each student gets a school report from the school. Most schools have a set schedule for when they issue reports. For example, in Houston (Texas) a student gets 6 reports a year. How many reports a student gets varies from state to state.
The report usually has:
- Personal info
- Grades and test scores
- Yearly grade (pass or fail)
- Attendance
- Disciplinary actions
- Teacher comments
Most schools in the USA now have a digital report card system, but many also provide printed reports if requested. Some school communities offer a hybrid system with both digital and printed reports.
Students doing an internship, work placement, or cultural exchange in a non-English-speaking country provide a translated school report card as part of the application. This usually requires a professional translator experienced in education translation services, one who also has knowledge of the language and legalization process. Hiring an expert will make the student’s transition into their program abroad smoother.
In European countries like the Netherlands, France and Germany a certified translation of educational documents is enough. A certified translation has the references of the translation agency and the professional translator which validates the translation.
In some countries like Italy, Spain and Portugal a sworn translation is required for any documents for official use. That includes educational documents issued in the USA.
*We explain the ‘sworn translation process’ later on.
Espresso Translations can help you with the process of getting certified or sworn translations of school report cards. Our translators not only translate but also take care of all the bureaucratic procedures for legalizing your translated documents.
School report and certificate translations accepted by education institutions and universities
Why do I need a certified translation for a school report?
Here are the reasons to translate a school report card, high school diploma, university degree, or other educational qualifications.
Enrollment in foreign public school system: A child’s previous U.S. school record is translated for enrolment, if they join a foreign public secondary school system.
Cases for school, higher education college, or university admission purposes when students wish to follow their studies in a different country after high school graduation in the USA.
A translated school report allows a parent who doesn’t speak or understand the original language of the document to better monitor their children’s progress.
The translated school report card should be as accurate and faithful to the original document as possible in order not to create any misunderstanding or confusion regarding its authenticity for enrolment and admissions.
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Where can I translate my school report?
You can translate your school report through a certified translation agency such as Espresso Translations, which delivers online quotes within 1 hour and certified translations in 150+ language pairs. Espresso Translations is a global translation company that offers a free, online quote service worldwide for customers.
On our website, you can upload the materials for translation and get a complete quotation. All translation requests get answered in 24 hours. The quote you receive will include price, time, and other details as applicable in your case.
Legalization steps including affidavit and notarization are included in the service. It’s all part of our service.
Since Espresso Translations works with professional translators across more than 150 languages, we can translate report cards in whatever language.
We provide certified translations, legalization, and notarization to help students who want to attend schools or colleges in foreign countries.
How do I translate my transcript?
Below is our certified translation process for a transcript, school report card or certificate.
Get a quote:
- contact us
- send us a copy of the document to be translated
- get a free no obligation quote
- accept quote and pay by bank transfer
Our process:
- We assign a project manager to manage the project
- One of our translators translates the document into the required language
- Review by proofreader and project manager
The final stage is the legalization process. This depends on the country you will be presenting the documents in:
- Certified Translations: we attach to the translated documents, in letterhead format, the necessary Certificate of Translation Accuracy, including the name and details of the translator and agency.
- Notarized Translations: we book an appointment with a notary or judge to legalize the translation.
- Sworn Translations: the translator attends an appointment with a court official to take the oath and receive the related sworn statement to attach to the translated documents.
We send the completed translation package to the client in the agreed format. We deliver by email, mail or courier as required.
Education documents require certified translation to be legally recognised by foreign schools, universities, and immigration authorities.
To translate a school transcript, upload the document for a free quote, a certified translator produces the translation, a sworn or notarized declaration is attached, and the legalized package is delivered by email, mail, or courier. For submission to a non-English-speaking country, a school report card must be translated to meet that country’s educational-institution requirements.
Certified Translations
First, the translator translates, then attaches the translation to the original report card. Also attached is a declaration where the translator assumes legal responsibility for the accuracy of their translation.
Notarized Translations
Alternatively, the translator goes to a notary public’s office and confirms their identity in front of a notary. The notary then stamps and signs the translation and legalizes it.
Sworn Translations
Certified translation of report cards and diplomas is required for those coming from outside the EU. For these documents to be valid it’s necessary to use official translators to translate them.
The translator appears in court and swears before the clerk that the translation is accurate, once the report card has been translated from English or another language. This, in turn, makes the document concerned legal in that country.
Espresso Translations offers certified, notarized, and sworn translations for school documents.
School report translation template
Below is an example of a school report card translation:
How much does a certified translation of a school report cost?
A certified school report translation starts at $56 per document from English into a common target language, with legalization at $90 and apostille at an additional $56.
5 factors affect the price of a school report translation:
- Language pair
- Quantity of the text
- Specialized vocabulary
- Legalization process
- Urgency
Language pair — Translating from English into a common target language is cheaper; rare languages cost more due to fewer available specialists. Why? This is simply because there are fewer advanced language professionals in languages less known.
The word count and the complexity of language are also determining factors in pricing.
Moreover, if you want to legalize your documents with procedures such as notarization or sworn translation, the final price will rise even more.
The cost also depends upon how soon you want to receive the documents in translated form. Choose our Express Service to receive translated documents faster, if you have a tight deadline.
Please keep in mind that the turnaround of an academic transcript translation will vary depending on the legalization process required.
For some very rare languages, specialist translators may not be immediately available.
Translating a report card or high school diploma from English into a common target language starts at $56. Legalization is around $90 and inclusion of an apostille typically an additional $56.
Before asking for a quote, it’s best to confirm with the specific educational institution in question exactly what it requires. Certified translations of report cards or diplomas are cheaper than notarized or sworn translations, as there is no additional legal official involved in the process.
Espresso Translations has very competitive rates for all languages translated. Our service is ISO quality assured, fast and absolutely reliable, thanks to the skills of our highly qualified native speaking translators.
How long does it usually take to translate a school report?
A certified school report translation is delivered in 24–72 hours for common languages; notarized and sworn translations add 3–7 business days for court or notary appointments. Notarized and sworn translations are tied to the availability of a notary or court official.
So always plan ahead and ask for a quote especially if you have specific requirements and deadlines to submit the translation as part of the enrollment process.
For widely spoken languages such as English, Spanish, French, and German, delivery time is 24–72 hours. But for rare languages, there are fewer professional translators so their availability may not be immediate.
As mentioned earlier, the legalization process also requires additional time for the appointment with a court official.
Espresso Translations caters for all cases, we offer fast professional service. Our team of native speakers are used to working with deadlines and can make appointments for notarized or sworn translations as soon as we know they are needed.
Need help with an urgent translation? Request our Express Service and we’ll speed up the whole process so you get your translated documents faster!
Why Choose Espresso for Certified Translations of Education Documents
If your child’s current school documents need translated, you will need a certified translator to do the job. Our education translation services cover all cases where academic report cards, additional records, or other important information may need to be translated.
Whether to ensure students can enroll in overseas learning institutions or simply to facilitate more productive parent teacher meetings. When a parent or guardian is not fluent in the local language, understanding and managing such may prove somewhat challenging.
Espresso Translation does not only guarantee the accuracy and legality of each translation, we also protect the confidentiality of all personal information contained in such documents.
When you need translation or interpretation services that require relevant certification, notarization or sworn statements, contact us. Our translation solutions and highly skilled translators ensure your translated documents gain the necessary recognition by any educational institution.
What do our clients say?
We are proud of our excellent customer service, which offers prompt and reliable support, as well as comprehensive guidance from our project managers. Take a look at our customer reviews:
I needed a certified translation of my high school diploma and transcripts for my college application abroad, and Espresso Translations delivered a fantastic service. The team was professional and quick to respond, and the translated documents were accepted without any issues by the university. Their attention to detail, especially with the formatting of my official school records, was outstanding. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing official document translations for academic purposes!
– Sarah Collins
The translations were accepted by top universities like Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, and met all the requirements set by the Common App and College Board. They even provided notarized copies that satisfied the strict standards of the US Department of Education and State Department. Whether you’re applying to Ivy League schools or state universities, Espresso Translations ensures your academic documents are accurately translated and properly authenticated.
– David Turner
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