Document translation for education in Türkiye

Identify the type of application

University enrolment, school-level equivalency through the Ministry of National Education and higher-education recognition through YÖK are separate procedures. The same diploma may be used in more than one, but the requested documents, languages and certification can differ. Tell us which institution and procedure your translation is for. A current list or written instruction from that institution helps us define the scope.

Consider the language already used in the document

Your document may already be in Turkish or another language accepted by the institution. The Ministry’s e-Denklik guidance describes a notarised-translation requirement where staff cannot assess the document’s language. This condition should not be generalised to every education application. Confirm the language and certification required by your centre or university, then ask us to prepare the translation for those verified requirements.

Connect the diploma with its supporting records

Diplomas, transcripts, diploma supplements and other education records may be separate files. List the documents the institution has requested. Make sure seals and reverse sides are legible. State whether the source is a provisional or final document. If the file covers several schools or study periods, identify each by school and date to make the assessment clearer.

• Receiving institution and procedure
• Requested education documents
• Source and target languages
• Supporting pages and certification

Preserve names, dates and education information

Names should clearly identify the same person across the records. Provide a verified spelling, including the Latin-script passport spelling where appropriate. Course titles, grades, credits and award dates are considered with the source information. Converting grades or credits to another system, deciding equivalency or adding information to a record is not automatically part of translation. Those matters belong to the receiving institution’s assessment.

Confirm certification and delivery format

An application may begin digitally but still require originals or a particular certification format later. Check whether the list calls for a sworn translator’s signature, notarisation or another form of certification. State any required number of copies and delivery method. We assess translator availability and the documents before explaining the service and delivery plan we can offer for your file.

Allow time for translation before applying

The institution’s application deadline and your requested translation date do not have to be the same. Allow for your own review and any additional procedures when planning. An initial enquiry can start with the document count, approximate length, languages and preferred date. You can discuss sharing arrangements before providing personal or confidential information. Your quote will identify the agreed translation work, output and timing.

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