For WES credential evaluations in the United States, academic documents not issued in English generally need English translations.
For WES credential evaluation submissions
Certified translations for WES credential evaluations
D&T Translations prepares certified English translations of transcripts, diplomas, degree certificates, mark sheets and other academic records for applicants submitting documents to World Education Services.
D&T Translations is not affiliated with World Education Services (WES). WES has final authority over document and translation acceptance.
WES says translations must be completed by a professional translator, not by the applicant.
Translations should be exact, clear, legible and complete, with no academic conversions.
Upload clear scans or photos to D&T. We do not need your original hard-copy documents.
WES requirements
What WES says about translation requirements
Use this as a practical summary of WES's published guidance. WES requirements can change, and applicants should always follow the instructions in their own WES account and country-specific document checklist.
Important: D&T prepares certified translations from the documents you upload to
our quote form. WES document submission rules are separate from D&T's quote workflow.
D&T Translations is not affiliated with World Education Services (WES). References to WES are for describing third-party submission requirements.
WES translation requirements usually focus on
- Translations for documents not issued in English.
- Professional translator preparation.
- Accurate, exact, word-for-word translation of the original document.
- Clear and legible text that WES can review.
- Complete translations with course names, grades, dates and institutional details.
WES warns applicants to avoid
- Self-translations or translations prepared by friends or family.
- Handwritten translations.
- Incomplete translations.
- Illegible pages, blurred scans or files WES cannot read.
- Changing grades, credits, GPAs or degree equivalencies in the translation.
D&T service fit
How D&T prepares certified translations for WES
Our role is to translate the academic record faithfully. WES decides credential equivalency. We do not convert grades, evaluate degrees, or replace WES's document review.
Complete visible text
We translate typed text, handwritten notes, seals, stamps, signatures, registration numbers and academic labels when they appear on the document.
Academic layout awareness
We preserve the structure of transcripts, mark sheets and certificates so the translated document is easy to compare with the source record.
Certification statement
Our certified translations include a signed accuracy statement with D&T's contact details and translator/agency identification.
How it works
Order a certified translation for your WES file
The process is fully digital on the D&T side. You upload scans or photos for the quote, we prepare the certified translation, and you follow WES's current instructions for submission to your WES account. In the quote form, select the Credential Evaluation purpose and choose WES from the agency dropdown.
Upload your academic documents to D&T
Use our quote form to upload clear scans or photos of the documents that need translation. We do not need original hard copies by mail or in person.
Select Credential Evaluation, then WES
In the purpose section of the quote form, choose the Credential Evaluation chip. When the agency dropdown appears, select WES. You can also add your deadline or WES reference number in the notes.
Review your quote
We confirm pricing, turnaround and whether any formatting or document-quality issues need attention before translation starts.
Receive the certified translation
You receive the certified translation digitally. Then you submit it to WES according to the WES instructions for your application and document type.
Documents
Academic documents commonly translated for WES
WES requirements vary by country, institution and purpose. These are common document types that applicants ask D&T to translate for WES credential evaluation submissions.
Transcripts and mark sheets
Course titles, grades, credits, terms, academic years, stamps and registrar notes should be translated carefully and consistently.
Diplomas and degree certificates
Degree names, graduation dates, institution names, honors, certificate numbers and official stamps are translated without adding U.S. equivalencies.
Supporting academic records
Enrollment letters, internship records, thesis certificates, professional qualification documents and other academic materials can also be translated when WES asks for them.
FAQ
WES certified translation questions
These answers are practical guidance for translation ordering. WES remains the authority for evaluation and document-submission decisions.
Does WES require certified translations?
For WES credential evaluations in the United States, WES says documents not issued in English generally need translations, and those translations must be prepared by a professional translator. D&T provides certified English translations for this purpose.
Can I translate my own documents for WES?
No. WES's guidance says translations must be completed by a professional translator. Avoid self-translations and translations prepared by friends or family.
Should the translation convert my grades or GPA?
No. The translation should not perform an evaluation. It should translate what appears on the academic record. WES is responsible for credential analysis and equivalency decisions.
Do I mail original documents to D&T?
No. Upload clear scans or photos through our quote form. D&T prepares the translation from your uploaded digital copy.
Is D&T affiliated with WES?
No. D&T Translations is an independent translation agency. We are not affiliated with World Education Services.
Ready to translate your academic records?
Upload your documents for a certified translation quote for WES.
Send us clear scans or photos, select Credential Evaluation as the purpose, and choose WES in the agency dropdown. We will review the files and prepare pricing for a certified translation of your academic documents.