Description
What is an Educational Certificate (UK)?: General academic or vocational qualification from a recognised body.
Category: Educational documents
Can I Legalise?: Your educational certificate (UK) can be legalised if it is a regulated qualification or if it has been awarded by a recognised body.
Acceptable Formats for Legalisation:
FCDO accepts the document in the following formats:
- Your original education certificate (UK)
- A photocopy or printout of your education certificate (UK)
Requires Solicitor/Notary Certification?: Yes, Your educational certificate (UK) must be certified by either a solicitor or notary public in the UK or an official of the British Council (only original certificates; please check with your local British Council first as this service is not available at all locations).
Requires Submission as Originals?: No.
Important Notes: Regulated or recognised body; certification in UK or British Council.
Common Use: Education, professional licensing abroad.
Requires Embassy Attestation?: Yes, for non-Hague countries (e.g., UAE, Qatar).