Certified Translations for University Admissions in Canada

Sabrina Daly is a translator listed within these Consulates and universities:

1. Consolato d’Italia a Manchester
2. Consolato d’Italia a Edimburgo
3. Canadian Embassy in Rome
4. University of Turin

In Canada, most universities require a Certified Translation. 

Canada’s accession to the Hague Apostille Convention in 2024 has altered the handling of foreign documents. However, Canadian universities primarily adhere to their own “Certified” or “Official” translation standards instead of mandating a formal Apostille for translations. Most universities require translations for non-English/French documents but typically do not necessitate an Apostille or “sworn” status, preferring “Certified” professional translations instead.

• University of Toronto: Requires an official translation by a certified translator or company. For undergraduate admissions, they may request notarized translations for documents not in English or French.
• University of British Columbia (UBC): Requires a complete, literal, word-for-word translation. They accept translations from professional agencies or certified translators and do not typically require an Apostille for the translation itself.
• McGill University: Generally accepts translations from a certified translator or a member of a recognized professional translation association.
• University of Alberta: Accepts translations from certified translators. If a certified translator is unavailable, they may accept a regular translation accompanied by an affidavit from the translator.
• University Canada West: Has a specific rule where they often require the translation to be sent to them directly by the certified translator.
• Tyndale University: Mandates that all document copies must be stamped with the translator’s official stamp and submitted alongside original language credentials. 

Key Definitions for Canadian Admissions

• Certified Translation: In Canada, this means a translation accompanied by a signed statement from a translator (often a member of a provincial body like ATIO or OTTIAQ) affirming its accuracy.
• Sworn Translation: A concept from civil law countries (like France or Italy); Canada uses the “Certified” standard instead.
• Apostille/Legalization: Since January 2024, Canada issues and recognizes Apostilles, but this is usually for the original public document (like a degree) to prove its validity, not necessarily for the translation itself unless explicitly stated by the department.

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