Certified translations for UK ENIC & Ecctis
The ENIC-NARIC network helps thousands of people around the world easily find information on topics relating to international academic and professional mobility and on the various procedures to get foreign qualifications recognised in the local country.
UK ENIC, previously called UK NARIC, is part of the European Network of Information Centres and is our national centre. Ecctis is the company that provides the UK ENIC service on behalf of the UK Government which includes the Statement of Comparability.
Ecctis also operates the Visa and Nationality service on behalf of the Home Office. If the documents you need to send with you application are not in English, then you will need to order a certified translation first.
Would you like to learn more about UK ENIC and Ecctis applications and certified translations? Just keep reading!
What do UK ENIC & Ecctis do?
UK ENIC is a national organisation responsible for providing information on the UK equivalence of qualifications and skills from abroad. UK ENIC helps individuals who want to study or work in the UK by providing them with the renowned Statement of Comparability.
Ecctis is the company that provides the UK ENIC service, as well as other services such as the Industry Skills Statements and the Visas and Nationality Services.
What is a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability?
The UK ENIC Statement of Comparability is a statement which shows how the international qualifications of a holder compare to UK qualifications. This will help you show education institutions, professional bodies or future employers the level of qualification you have.
What are the Ecctis Industry Skills Statements?
The Ecctis Industry Skills Statements are special purpose statements for those working in construction, plumbing, electrical or the land-based sector. This can help you apply for: a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card, a Land-based Industry Skills Scheme (LISS) card, an Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) card or a Joint Industry Board for Plumbing and Mechanical Engineering Services (JIB-PMES) card.
What are the Ecctis Visas and Nationality Services?
The Visas and Nationality services are provided by Ecctis on behalf of the UK Home Office. These services allow Ecctis to give evidence of the level of your degree and English language proficiency. This will be useful if you are applying for one of the following visas: Family (including spouse), Settlement or Citizenship/Naturalisation, Tier 2, Skilled Worker, Skilled work: Health and Care, Start-up and Innovator or Minister of Religion.
What is a certified translation?
A certified translation is a translation that has been performed by a translator with the relevant qualifications. It can apply to academic qualifications but also to medical certificates, criminal records or bank statements when a visa is required. The Home Office sets the specific criteria to be met by the translation company so that a certified translation can be accepted.
Why choose Dialexy?
Dialexy meets the Home Office criteria to certify translations. We have a long-standing relationship with Ecctis, which operates UK ENIC on behalf of the UK Government, for certified translation and is a specialist certified translation service that focuses on translation for the education and immigration sectors. We have been closely working with Ecctis since 2018 and are regulars at their conferences and training events. This close collaboration allows us to ensure that our certified translations are always accepted. We also partner with institutions such as universities, professional bodies and law firms to ensure our translations are of the highest quality and fit for purpose.
How do you get your certified translation from us?
Follow these 3 simple steps to get your certified translations on our dedicated platform:
- Select the service you require, and upload the document(s) you need translated.
- Get an instant no-obligation quote.
- Pay online and track progress from your account.
You can order translations in more than 140 languages and get them back by email in just a few days. We accept all card types for payment as well as bank transfers.
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