Moving to Israel and starting a professional career require official confirmation of your education. Foreign bachelor’s, master’s, or specialist diplomas are not recognized by Israeli employers and government authorities without legalization and accurate translation.
A notarial translation of a diploma is required for the official confirmation of foreign education in Israel, for submitting documents to government authorities, professional registries, and employers.
Attorney and notary Elena Gomelski (Tel Aviv, Jaffa) provides legally accurate notarial translation of diplomas and academic transcripts so that you can confirm your qualifications and obtain a work license in Israel without delays.
Which authorities require a diploma translation?
A regular translation made by an agency has no legal force for government authorities. You will need a professional notarial translation into Hebrew (Professional notarial translation into Hebrew for the Ministry of Interior — Misrad HaPnim) or into English, certified with the notary’s personal seal.
This document is most often requested by the following authorities:
- Ministry of Education (Misrad HaChinuch). The Department for the Evaluation of Foreign Academic Degrees (Ishur Tearim) requires a notarial translation for recognition of an academic degree. This is necessary for a salary supplement in the public sector and for continuing education.
- Ministry of Health (Misrad HaBriut). Required for admission to licensing exams for doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, and physiotherapists.
- Professional registries. Required for the registration of engineers, architects, electricians, and auditors.
- Large corporations and High-Tech companies. Used to confirm qualifications during the hiring process.
Specifics of translation: diploma or transcript?
An important rule: Israeli government authorities almost never consider the diploma “cover” separately from the supplement — the transcript with grades and academic hours.
When translating academic documents notarized, we pay special attention to:
- Accuracy of terminology: names of subjects, coursework, and specializations are translated strictly in accordance with academic standards accepted in Israel.
- Translation of the grading system: we correctly translate academic hours and forms of assessment, such as pass/fail tests and exams, so that the Misrad HaChinuch committee can correctly calculate your credit rating.
- Consistent transliteration: your first and last name in the diploma translation will match the spelling in your Teudat Zehut, identity card, or foreign passport letter by letter, helping avoid refusals due to discrepancies.
Diploma legalization process
For your foreign diploma to be accepted in Israel, it is important to follow the correct sequence of steps:
- Original document. Make sure you have both the diploma itself and its supplement/transcript.
- Apostille. The original documents must be apostilled in the country where they were issued, for example, at the Ministry of Education of Russia or Ukraine. The Apostille confirms the authenticity of the university’s seal.
- Translation by a notary. At Elena Gomelski’s office, the entire text is translated, including the university seals and the Apostille stamp itself.
- Certification. The notary binds the copy of the diploma together with the translation, secures it with a red ribbon, and issues an official certificate of translation accuracy (אישור נכונות תרגום).
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Which language is better for diploma translation: Hebrew or English?
The Ministry of Education (Misrad HaChinuch) accepts notarial translations in both languages. However, if you also plan to send your CV to international companies in Israel, an English translation may be a more universal solution. We translate into both languages.
Can I send my diploma for translation remotely?
Yes. You can send us high-quality scans of your diploma and transcript, all pages, via WhatsApp or email. We will complete the translation and prepare the certificates. You will only need to come to our office in Tel Aviv with the original documents to collect the completed file.
How long does it take to translate a transcript with grades?
Unlike standard certificates, a diploma supplement may contain dozens of pages of small text. The timeframe and cost are calculated individually depending on the volume and the official Ministry of Justice rates.
Starting the degree verification process? Take the first step correctly. Entrust the translation of your academic documents to an attorney and notary to eliminate the risk of your documents being returned due to incorrect terminology. Call Elena Gomelski’s office at 03-375-1178 or leave an online request on this page. We will promptly estimate the cost and timeframe for translating your diploma.
A notarial translation of a diploma helps avoid refusals due to inaccurate terminology, transliteration errors, or incomplete translation of the transcript with grades. For the document to be accepted by Misrad HaChinuch, Misrad HaBriut, or another authority, it is important to properly prepare the originals, Apostille, and certified translation in advance. Contacting a notary helps complete the degree verification procedure faster and without unnecessary delays.
