Case study
Egypt · Hijri dates
The diploma carried both hijri and Gregorian dates
Both calendar dates were preserved and the conversion verified, so the packet’s dates stayed consistent.
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شهادة جامعيةبكالوريوس
Arabic diploma translations for WES and ECE preserve degree titles, Arabic and Latin-script names, Hijri and Gregorian dates, seals, and any parallel French text across Middle Eastern and North African academic records.
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Arabic academic records
Degree title and document structure preserved
Arabic/Latin names · Hijri/Gregorian dates · parallel French text
Certified package
Signed and Stamped Certificate of Accuracy
Company letterhead · translator signature · company stamp
WES · ECEMeets translation requirementsComplete, word-for-word English translation formatted to match the original
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What you receive
What will I receive with my certified diploma translation?
Your final package includes a copy of the source document, the complete English translation, and a signed and stamped Certificate of Translation Accuracy. The certificate states that the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator is qualified to translate it.
- Original degree title kept without guessing a U.S. equivalency
- Every visible date, seal, signature, and registry entry translated or described
- Names checked against the passport and transcript you provide
- Formatting matched to the original for line-by-line review
- Translated by a professional Arabic translator and checked again
- Review the translation and request corrections before certification
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Before you order
What should I upload with my Arabic diploma?
Upload every academic page you have. We identify the diploma, transcript, and attestation pages, then confirm the page count, price, and delivery time before you pay.
01 · Always start here
Diploma (شهادة جامعية)
Upload the full certificate with every seal, ministry stamp, and signature — bilingual Saudi records included.
02 · Commonly reviewed with it
Transcript or grade record
The course record with the grade designation (التقدير). Evaluators usually review it with the diploma as one set.
03 · Part of the record
Attestation and legalization pages
Ministry attestation stamps (التصديق) and legalization chains are part of the credential — upload every stamped page.
Real Arabic translation casework
Real Arabic translation cases
Each case shows what was unusual, how we translated it, and what the evaluator or officer needed to see.
Lebanon · Bilingual layout
A Lebanese record ran Arabic and French in parallel
Every parallel line was translated by meaning, with the Arabic and French sides reconciled.
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Saudi Arabia · Honest limits
The scan was too degraded to certify safely
We named the unreadable fields and asked for a better copy instead of guessing at a legal record.
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How does Arabic diploma translation work?
Upload your documents first. We confirm the pages, price, and delivery time before you pay. You can review the translation before we certify it.
- 01
Upload your diploma and related documents
Send a PDF, scan, or phone photo. Include the diploma, transcript, and every attestation or legalization page in the chain.
We confirm the pages, total, and delivery time before payment - 02
We translate and check every detail
Degree title, grade designation, hijri and Gregorian dates, attestation stamps, and the name chain are checked against the source and your passport.
Professional Arabic translator · separate quality check - 03
Review and receive your certified translation
Request free corrections before certification. After approval, you receive the complete English translation and a signed, stamped Certificate of Translation Accuracy.
24h standard · 12h Rush · 6h Super Rush
One physical page is billed once.
We do not split a dense page into two or three billed pages.
Certified price
$24.95/ page
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Client reviews
What clients say about their diploma translations
4.9 / 52,400+ client reviews
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Ahmed K.
Chicago, IL
“WES needed my Egyptian شهادة جامعية translated with all the attestation stamps. The full document was handled, Ministry stamps included.”
Egypt · Ministry attestation
WES evaluation went through
Fatima N.
Dearborn, MI
“My Saudi graduation document was bilingual but the English side was incomplete. They translated the full Arabic content and flagged the differences.”
Saudi Arabia · Bilingual credential
ECE accepted it immediately
Hassan R.
Houston, TX
“My Iraqi diploma had handwritten annotations and multiple attestation stamps. Everything was translated and the romanization matched my passport.”
Iraq · Handwritten annotations
Approved on first submission
System-specific diploma review
How do Arabic diploma requirements differ by country?
An Egyptian ليسانس, a Saudi bilingual credential, and a Levantine or Maghreb record follow different conventions. Choose the system where you studied to see what we check.
بكالوريوس · ليسانس
Egyptian Diploma Translation
Also issued with: The attestation chain travels with the credential
- Degree labels
- بكالوريوس · ليسانس by faculty
- Authentication
- Ministry attestation (التصديق)
- Watch for
- Hijri and Gregorian dates together
Egyptian credentials split degree labels by faculty — بكالوريوس for sciences and engineering, ليسانس for humanities and law — and carry ministry attestation stamps that are part of the record.
We translate the full authentication chain and preserve both calendar dates where the credential carries them, with the conversion verified.
وثيقة تخرج
Saudi Diploma Translation
Also issued with: Bilingual does not mean already translated
- Format
- Often bilingual Arabic–English
- The risk
- The English side is incomplete
- Watch for
- Hijri dating on the Arabic side
Saudi credentials are often bilingual, but the English side may be partial — and an evaluator needs the full Arabic content certified, not just the printed English.
We translate the complete Arabic side, flag differences between the two, and convert hijri dates with the original preserved.
شهادة · Diplôme
Levantine and Maghreb Diploma Translation
Also issued with: Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia
- Countries
- Iraq · Jordan · Lebanon · Maghreb
- Records
- French–Arabic parallel formats common
- Watch for
- إجازة usage and handwritten notes
Levantine and Maghreb records mix conventions: إجازة as the bachelor label in Syria and Lebanon, French–Arabic parallel layouts, and handwritten annotations on older documents.
We translate each line by meaning, reconcile the parallel languages, and keep the four-part name chain matched to the passport.
Studied in another Arabic-speaking country? These are the systems we see most often, but we translate Arabic-language diplomas from every issuing country.
Translate another Arabic diplomaCompare page-based pricing
How much can a 250-word page cap add to your price?
A diploma may contain only a few words, but a transcript, registry page, or supplement can be dense. A provider with a 250-word cap may bill one physical page as two or three pages.
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$24.95 per physical page, regardless of word count
Typical capped provider
Re-counts the same document in 250-word billing units
Included here
Matched formatting, certification, and free corrections for objective errors
Your quote is based on physical pages. We confirm the page count and final total before payment.
Physical pages in your document
100 sparse600 dense
Typical — a diploma, registry page, or short supplement
CertTranslate$24.95
1 page × $24.95 — flat, no word cap
typical 250-word-cap provider$49.90
380 words ÷ 250 = 2 billed pages × $24.95
You keep $24.95 on this document.
Get your exact priceComparison estimate only, based on a 250-word page definition at a representative $24.95 per-page rate. Your final price depends on the actual document.
Frequent problems we correct
What can cause questions during credential review?
These four issues can make a diploma difficult to compare with the original. We check for each one before certification.
01
The romanized name differs from the passport
How we handle it: We match the four-part name chain to the passport spelling, so the credential is not read as belonging to a different person.
02
An attestation stamp is left untranslated
How we handle it: Every ministry and legalization stamp in the chain is translated — an untranslated stamp reads as an incomplete record.
03
The grade designation is converted instead of preserved
How we handle it: We keep التقدير wording as issued — جيد جداً stays “Very Good” — and never restate it as a U.S. GPA.
04
A bilingual Saudi credential is treated as already translated
How we handle it: We certify the full Arabic content and flag where the printed English side is partial or differs.
The standard behind these checks
AcceptReady™ is CertTranslate's published standard for certified translations: complete word-for-word translation, mirrored page layout, signed and stamped Certificate of Accuracy on letterhead, and matched to the receiver's published requirements.
How to check each one yourselfIf a field is unreadable, we do not guess. We ask for a clearer image or identify the limitation in a translator note.
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Arabic diploma translation questions, answered
Clear answers about WES, ECE, attestation stamps, hijri dates, price, delivery, notarization, and seals.
How much does an Arabic diploma translation cost?+−
Certified Arabic diploma translation starts at $24.95 per physical page. One physical page is billed once, even when it contains more than 250 words. We confirm the page count and total before payment.
How long does an Arabic diploma translation take?+−
Most 1–3 page orders are delivered within 24 hours, included in the standard price. Twelve-hour Rush and six-hour Super Rush are also available. If the documents are longer or difficult to read, we confirm the delivery time before work begins.
Will WES accept my Arabic diploma translation?+−
WES requires an exact, word-for-word English translation when a translation appears in your personal Required Documents list. We provide it with a signed and stamped Certificate of Translation Accuracy. WES makes the final decision. If it requests a translation-related correction, we revise it free; if the translation is still rejected for that reason, we refund the translation cost.
Does ECE require a certified diploma translation?+−
ECE uses different rules from WES. ECE offers a paid Translation Waiver and may accept a word-for-word translation prepared by the applicant when the waiver is not purchased. Check your ECE order before buying a separate translation.
Can you translate my Arabic diploma and transcript together?+−
Yes. Translating the diploma and transcript together keeps the student name, institution, degree title, and grade terminology consistent. Whether you need both depends on the evaluator. Upload every academic document you have, and we will identify which pages need translation before you pay.
Is diploma translation the same as credential evaluation?+−
No. CertTranslate translates the academic documents into English. WES, ECE, or another evaluator decides the U.S. equivalency of the degree. We preserve the original credential wording and do not invent a U.S. degree or GPA conversion.
Do you translate the attestation stamps on my diploma?+−
Yes, every one. Ministry attestation (التصديق) and legalization stamps are part of the credential record, and we translate the full chain in place — a skipped stamp reads as an incomplete translation.
How do you handle hijri dates on my documents?+−
We keep the hijri date exactly as printed and pair it with the verified Gregorian equivalent. A date converted wrong contradicts the rest of the packet, so the conversion is double-checked.
Should I upload the back, seals, stamps, and signatures?+−
Yes. Upload the front and back, including every seal, stamp, signature, registry entry, and attached apostille. We translate or describe every legible element that appears on the document.
Do I need a certified or notarized diploma translation?+−
A certified translation includes the translator’s signed statement that the translation is complete and accurate. Notarization only verifies the identity of the person signing that statement. Add notarization only when the organization receiving your diploma asks for it.
Is there a 250-word cap per page?+−
No. One physical page stays one billed page, even when the diploma, transcript, or supplement is unusually dense.
Evaluator reference
Common Arabic degree titles
These descriptions show how each credential fits into its local education system. The evaluator—not the translator—decides its formal U.S. equivalency.
| Original degree | Place in local system | Typical duration | Translation note |
|---|---|---|---|
| بكالوريوس / إجازة | First university degree | 4–5 years | إجازة is the bachelor label in Syria and Lebanon |
| ليسانس (līsāns) | First degree, humanities and law | 4 years | Common in Egypt; kept distinct from بكالوريوس |
| ماجستير (mājistīr) | Postgraduate degree | 2 years | Completed after the bachelor stage |
| دكتوراه (duktūrāh) | Doctoral degree | 3+ years | Highest academic award |
| دبلوم (diblūm) | Varies by program | 1–2 years | Post-secondary or postgraduate — level depends on the program |
Document glossary
Common Arabic diploma terms, explained
These terms explain why the diploma, grade record, and attestation pages may need to be translated as separate documents.
- شهادة جامعية (shahāda jāmiʿiyya)
- University degree certificate — the diploma itself.
- إجازة (ijāza)
- The bachelor-level degree label used in Syria and Lebanon.
- التقدير (al-taqdīr)
- The grade designation — جيد جداً, ممتاز — preserved as issued, never converted to a GPA.
- التصديق (al-taṣdīq)
- Ministry attestation authenticating the credential; every stamp in the chain is translated.
- وزارة التعليم العالي
- The Ministry of Higher Education, whose stamps and references appear on credentials.
Common destinations
Where can you use a certified diploma translation?
The documents you need depend on where you are submitting the translation. These examples show what each reviewer checks and what people commonly send with a diploma.
WES / ECE
Credential evaluation
Evaluators compare the English diploma with the original and usually review the transcript in the same file.
Commonly sent
Diploma + transcript + attestation pages
University
Admissions
Admissions teams use the translation to confirm your degree, field, institution, and graduation date.
Commonly sent
Diploma + transcript or academic supplement
Licensing
Professional board
Nursing, engineering, teaching, and other boards may need both the academic award and professional registration.
Commonly sent
Diploma + transcript + license or registration evidence
Employer / I-140
Employment verification
An employer or immigration counsel may use the credential to document the degree claimed for the role or petition.
Commonly sent
Diploma + any evidence named in the request
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