“They translated my mainland China transcript for WES and kept all the course titles clear and accurate. The 100-point grading scale was preserved exactly.”
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Cupertino, CA
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Chinese Transcript Translation
Course-title precision | Grading-scale preservation | WES-ready layout | 24-hour delivery
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Chinese Transcript Translation1
up to 250 wordsone or more · PDF, image · up to 25 MB ea.
Your total$24.95
100% acceptance guarantee · unlimited revisions
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4.9/5 (2,400+)
Reviewed by Natalia Vega
Senior Certified Translation Reviewer • ~2 min response
Chinese transcript translation produces a certified English version of university transcripts, academic records, and course-completion documents from mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, formatted for WES, ECE, university admissions, and professional licensing boards [Source: WES Required Documents, wes.org/required-documents].
A mainland Chinese university transcript in Simplified Chinese, a Taiwanese academic record in Traditional Chinese, and a Hong Kong university transcript that may already include partial English follow different grading scales, credit systems, and registrar conventions that affect how the English translation should appear to evaluators.
Your transcript is assigned to a native Chinese specialist who handles academic records daily, so course titles, grading legends, credit labels, and registrar chops are reviewed with evaluator-facing precision rather than generic translation defaults.
If an evaluator asks for a translation-only correction, we revise the file at no added cost so your English transcript stays aligned with the original record and the rest of your academic packet.
Included with every Chinese Transcript Translation
Everything you need for your Chinese transcript translation.
Inside every order
Everything is in your price.
Nothing sold separately.
- Professional human translation
Native-speaking translator, never raw machine output.
- Signed Certificate of Accuracy
On company letterhead with translator credentials.
- Corporate seal & stamps
Recognizable by USCIS adjudicators on sight.
- Unlimited revisions
We refine until you’re satisfied — at no cost.
- 24-hour standard delivery
Not a rush-fee tier. It’s just the normal speed.
- 100% acceptance guarantee
Rejected? Full refund + free re-translation.
- PDF digital delivery
Email-ready file, print-ready format.
How to get your Chinese transcript translated, step by step
- Step 1 of 3
Step 1: Upload Your Chinese Transcript
PDF, photo, or scan — any format works. Takes about 30 seconds.
- Step 2 of 3
Step 2: We Translate & Certify
A native-speaking Chinese translator handles every word, stamp, and signature. Signed Certificate of Accuracy included — USCIS-ready format.
- Step 3 of 3
Step 3: Receive & Submit
Delivered as a searchable PDF, typically within 24 hours. Free revisions if any institution requests adjustments.
Verified Reviews
What Customers Say About Our Chinese Transcript Translation
4.9/5•From 2,400+ reviews
“My Taiwanese transcript had some courses only in Chinese characters. CertTranslate translated every course title with precision and the admissions office accepted it immediately.”
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Mei-Ling H.
Arcadia, CA
“The Hong Kong transcript was partially bilingual but had Chinese-only notes that mattered. They caught everything and the evaluator had no questions.”
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Kevin W.
Edison, NJ
“I applied to three different universities and all three accepted the same transcript translation. The layout and certification met every school's requirements.”
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Sonia K.
San Diego, CA
“The chinese transcript translation preserved the cumulative GPA calculation and the credit hour system exactly as shown on the original. No rounding or conversion guesswork.”
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Erik N.
Minneapolis, MN
“Used this for professional licensure in my field. The licensing board accepted it immediately. Every course relevant to my specialization was translated precisely.”
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Tanya L.
Raleigh, NC
“Filed the translated transcript as supporting evidence for my I-140 petition. USCIS accepted it as proof of educational qualifications without further requests.”
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Marcus D.
Portland, OR
Core Differences
What Makes Chinese Transcript Translation Different
Chinese transcript translation requires converting character-based course titles into clear English, preserving grading scales that differ between mainland 100-point, Taiwanese GPA, and Hong Kong systems, handling dual-language fields on some records, and describing registrar chops that prove the document is official.
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Course titles in Chinese characters need precise, subject-anchored English
Chinese university course titles are written in characters that can translate into multiple English phrasings. A translator who chases natural-sounding English too aggressively can lose the institutional meaning of the original course name.
Chinese transcript translation therefore balances readability with fidelity. We render course titles clearly in English while keeping them tied to the original academic context, especially when the evaluator may compare them to a major or program description elsewhere in the packet.
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Grading scales differ across mainland, Taiwan, and Hong Kong
Mainland Chinese universities commonly use a 100-point scale or a 4.0 scale, Taiwanese institutions may use letter grades or another numeric system, and Hong Kong universities often follow a different framework. Some institutions add their own legends or passing-grade definitions.
The English version should preserve the original grading system exactly as shown, including any legend or explanatory note. Evaluators want to see the source system, not a pre-converted GPA.
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Credit, unit, and hour labels are not always equivalent
Some Chinese transcripts list 学分 (credits), some use 学时 (hours), and some carry load calculations that do not directly map to U.S. credit-hour conventions. A translator who assumes all numeric columns mean the same thing can produce a misleading English record.
We preserve the original unit labels exactly as printed and translate any legend that explains the credit system, so the evaluator can interpret the academic load correctly.
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Registrar chops and certification statements prove the record is official
Chinese transcripts often carry registrar chops, seals, and certification statements that prove how the record was produced. Those details are part of the document and should not be stripped out as administrative noise.
The English version has to identify the chop, label it accurately, and preserve any registrar certification or issue-date reference so the evaluator can confirm the document is official.
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Dual-language transcripts still need a complete review
Some Hong Kong and Taiwanese universities issue transcripts that include both Chinese and English, but the two sides are not always line-for-line identical. Chinese-only course notes, administrative lines, or registrar stamps may carry information that the English side omits.
We review the entire transcript and translate every Chinese-language element that carries material academic information, even when partial English already appears on the page.
Country Variants
Transcript Translation by Chinese-Speaking Issuing System
These records share Chinese as the source language, but grading systems, credit conventions, and registrar formatting change across mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
Mainland Chinese university transcripts are usually in Simplified Chinese and commonly use a 100-point grading scale or a 4.0 scale, depending on the institution. Course titles, credit labels, and registrar chops all need to be preserved faithfully in the English version.
These records are frequently sent to WES, ECE, and U.S. university admissions alongside a diploma. We keep course titles subject-anchored, translate the grading legend completely, and describe registrar chops so the evaluator can confirm the record is official.
Taiwanese university transcripts use Traditional Chinese and may follow different grading conventions from mainland institutions. Some Taiwanese universities also issue bilingual transcripts with varying levels of English detail.
We preserve the Traditional Chinese course titles and grading structure, match student-name romanization to the passport, and translate any registrar notifications or degree-completion references that appear on the record.
Hong Kong university transcripts often include English alongside Chinese, but partial bilingual text does not eliminate the need for a complete review. Some course descriptions, administrative notes, or registrar endorsements may only appear in Chinese.
We review the full transcript and translate all Chinese-language elements that carry material academic information, while keeping the English version consistent with any partial English already present on the page.
Filing Context
When You Need Chinese Transcript Translation
Most clients order this combination for credential evaluation, university admissions, professional licensing, or employment screening. WES and other evaluators commonly expect a complete English version of the transcript, often paired with the diploma for a complete credential review.
This page is also relevant when an academic record appears inside an immigration or licensing packet. The core rule remains the same: the English version should preserve the original grading system, credit structure, and course titles faithfully without converting values that the evaluator expects to assess independently.
Deliverables
What Your Certified Chinese Transcript Translation Includes
Word-for-word translation of courses, grades, registrar notes, chops, and legends
Preservation of the original grading scale (100-point, 4.0, letter grades) without GPA conversion
Clear English rendering of character-based course titles anchored to the academic subject
Registrar chop and seal descriptions preserved in the English version
Layout-mirroring format for WES, ECE, and admissions review
Signed Certificate of Accuracy on company letterhead
Unlimited revisions if an evaluator requests a translation-only update
Combo-specific detail
For Chinese transcript translation, we preserve character-based course titles, grading scales, credit labels, and registrar chops so evaluators can review the academic record without guessing how the Chinese system maps onto the page.
Transparent Pricing
Chinese Transcript Translation Cost
$24.95
per page (up to 250 words)
Typical length
Most transcripts run 2 to 5 pages
Typical total
$49.90
Service Details
- Most transcripts are longer than diplomas and commonly run 2 to 5 pages.
- Grade legends, registrar certification pages, and explanatory notes count when they contain visible text.
- There is no extra fee for Chinese or evaluator-ready layout.
- Notarization available ($19.95)
- USCIS 100% Acceptance Guarantee
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Common Questions
Chinese Transcript Translation - Common Questions
How much does it cost to translate a Chinese transcript?
Our service starts at $24.95 per page. Most transcript orders land between $49.90 and $124.75 because academic transcripts usually span multiple pages with course listings, legends, and registrar certifications. You receive the confirmed page count before payment, and there is no language surcharge for chinese.
How long does it take to translate a Chinese transcript?
Most transcript orders are delivered within 24 hours once we receive clear scans. Short transcripts can still move quickly, but longer academic files with multiple terms, legends, or registrar pages may require extra production time. We confirm the timeline before we begin.
Will my chinese transcript be accepted by WES or another credential evaluator?
Yes. This service is built for WES, ECE, admissions teams, and other evaluators that need a full certified English translation of a Chinese transcript. Our package includes the full English translation plus a signed Certificate of Accuracy, which is the format most receiving authorities expect for foreign-language records.
Do you translate transcripts from all chinese-speaking countries?
Yes. We handle transcripts from mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other Chinese-speaking academic systems, with the translation adapted to each issuing system's grading scale and format. If your record uses a rare regional format, upload every page so the translator can match the exact issuing-country structure before production starts.
What if my chinese transcript is handwritten or hard to read?
We can often work from scans with registrar chops or older print quality if the course lines remain readable. If a legend, grade, or chop is too faint to certify safely, we ask for a clearer image before we proceed. When a field is genuinely unreadable, we mark it transparently instead of guessing, which is safer than inventing a name, date, or registry number.
Do you convert the Chinese grading scale into a U.S. GPA?
No. We preserve the original grading system as shown on the transcript. We translate the legend and labels, but we do not perform evaluator-level GPA conversion because that is the receiving institution or evaluator's role.
Should I translate the transcript and diploma together?
Usually yes if the evaluator reviews the full credential set. Ordering both together keeps course titles, student-name romanization, and institutional references consistent across the translated academic packet.
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Upload the full transcript, including any grading legend, registrar certification page, and explanatory notes. Academic records rarely make full sense when only the course list is translated without the grading context.
If your packet also includes a diploma or other Chinese academic documents, order them together so course titles, student-name romanization, and institutional references stay consistent across the translated set.
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