American Translations and Interpreting Servcies
GET A QUOTE
ORDER NOW
(916) 559-3963
info@americantranslate.com
American Translations and Interpreting Servcies
Credential Evaluation Translation | Academic Transcript Services CA

Credential Evaluation Translation

EVALUATION TRANSLATIONS

If you are submitting academic documents to a credential evaluation agency, documents that are not in English generally need a complete English translation and a signed certification statement. American Translations and Interpreting Services prepares evaluation-ready transcript translations with an emphasis on completeness, accuracy, and clear formatting.

Get a Quote Certified Translation Services Rates
  • Academic transcripts
  • Credential evaluation
  • WES formatting
  • Nationwide service
Note: This page is informational and is not academic or legal advice.
Evaluation
Ready
Signed
Certification
Clear
Formatting
Nationwide
Delivery

Learn more about document translation requirements for credential evaluations on World Education Services (WES).

Quick guide format with clear sections and easy scanning for California students.
California Based

Academic Translation Services

Your educational history, translated with care and precision.

Our Approach

At American Translation and Interpreting Services, we treat every transcript as a milestone. We provide thoughtful, word-for-word translations that stay true to your achievements while meeting the rigorous standards of U.S. institutions.

Documents Covered

Academic Transcripts
Diplomas & Degrees
Syllabi & Course Work
Professional Licenses
Enrollment Verifications

Why Trust Us?

Our California team understands the local landscape—from UC and CSU systems to state boards.

ATA Member Standards
Formatting that mirrors the original
Accepted by USCIS & Evaluators

Ready to take the next step in your education?

Request a Helpful Quote

© 2026 American Translation and Interpreting Services
Sacramento • San Francisco • Los Angeles

Credential Evaluation Translation Overview

When applying for higher education or professional licensing in the United States, your international academic history is your most valuable asset. However, Credential Evaluation Translation is more than just changing words from one language to another. It is the process of creating a precise, English-language mirror of your academic achievements that allows evaluation agencies—such as WES, ECE, or IERF—to accurately determine your U.S. educational equivalency.

At American Translations and Interpreting Services, we specialize in California-certified transcript translations. We understand that a single misinterpreted credit or course title can change the outcome of your evaluation. That is why our process is rooted in literal, word-for-word fidelity. As of Feb 11, 2026, we have updated our protocols to ensure 100% compliance with the latest NACES and AICE standards for document submission.

Certified Transcript Translation Example for Credential Evaluation

[Image: Evaluation-Ready Layout Example]

Academic Documents We Handle Daily

To ensure your file is complete for an evaluation agency, we provide certified translations for the following records:

  • University Transcripts: Comprehensive records including course codes, titles, credits, and semester totals.
  • Diplomas & Degree Certificates: Formal graduation certificates, including honors and major concentrations.
  • Secondary School Records: High school transcripts and national exam results (like Baccalauréat, Abitur, or WAEC).
  • Mark Sheets: Detailed yearly or semester-based grade reports required by many Indian and British-patterned systems.
  • Syllabi & Course Descriptions: Often required for "Course-by-Course" evaluations to prove subject content.

Top 10 Evaluation Agencies for California Residents

While we provide Credential Evaluation Translation for agencies nationwide, these 10 are the most frequently requested by our California clients for teacher credentialing, CPA licensing, and university admissions:

IERF (Culver City, CA)
ERES (Sacramento, CA)
WES (World Education)
ACEI (Beverly Hills, CA)
ACREVS (Milpitas, CA)
CAREE (Anaheim, CA)
APIE (Los Alamitos, CA)
AERC (Covina, CA)
ECE (Academic Licensing)
SpanTran (Course Analysis)

[Translator's Note: Always confirm with your specific board or university which of these agencies they prefer before ordering.]

Non-Negotiable Formatting Standards

Academic reviewers are trained to look at the original document and the translation side-by-side. If the translation is just a wall of text, the review process slows down. American Translations and Interpreting Services preserves the table structures, columns, and headers of your original transcript.

  • Stamps & Seals: Every seal is noted and described exactly as it appears.
  • Signatures: Any handwritten signature is marked as [Signature] to maintain the record's integrity.
  • No Interpretations: We translate academic degrees literally without interpretation.
  • Dates: All dates are converted to American format (MMM DD, YYYY).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you send my translation directly to WES?
Most agencies prefer that you upload the certified PDF yourself. However, if your agency requires the translator to mail a physical copy, our Sacramento, California office can facilitate this.
Do I need to send you my original physical documents?
No. We work from high-resolution scans. Please ensure no text is cut off near the margins, as evaluators require the full page to be visible.
Is your translation service accepted for California State Boards?
Yes. Our translations support evaluations for the CBA, the CTC, and the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).

Start Your Evaluation Today

Professional, evaluation-ready translations delivered in 24-48 hours.

<

For official credential evaluation requirements, visit World Education Services (WES).