{"id":71,"date":"2026-08-17T10:27:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T03:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bkmos.com\/en\/?p=71"},"modified":"2026-08-17T14:26:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T07:26:20","slug":"academic-transcript-translation-study-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bkmos.com\/en\/blog\/academic-transcript-translation-study-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Transcript Translation for Study Abroad: A Guide for Vietnamese Applicants"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"bkmos-en-home\">\n<p><!-- ================= INTRO - TABLE FIX ================= --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bkmos-en-section\" style=\"padding: 30px 0 42px !important;\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-container\">\n<table style=\"width: 100% !important; max-width: 1180px !important; margin: 0 auto !important; border-collapse: collapse !important; table-layout: fixed !important; border: 0 !important; background: transparent !important;\" role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr><!-- LEFT: TEXT --><\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 55% !important; vertical-align: middle !important; padding: 0 34px 0 0 !important; border: 0 !important; background: transparent !important;\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"55%\"><span class=\"bkmos-en-eyebrow\"><br \/>\nACADEMIC &amp; STUDY ABROAD TRANSLATION<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px !important; line-height: 1.65 !important; color: #374151 !important; margin: 0 0 16px !important;\">Academic transcript translation is more than replacing Vietnamese<br \/>\ncourse names with English equivalents. A usable translation must<br \/>\npreserve the structure and meaning of the original academic record,<br \/>\nincluding subjects, credits, grades, grading scales, student details<br \/>\nand institutional information.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.65 !important; margin: 0 !important;\">For Vietnamese applicants preparing study-abroad files, consistency<br \/>\nbetween the transcript, diploma, passport and other supporting<br \/>\ndocuments is especially important.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<p><!-- RIGHT: IMAGE --><\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 45% !important; vertical-align: middle !important; padding: 0 !important; border: 0 !important; background: transparent !important;\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"45%\">\n<figure style=\"display: block !important; width: 100% !important; max-width: 460px !important; margin: 0 auto !important; padding: 0 !important; overflow: hidden !important; border-radius: 12px !important; background: #f7f8fa !important; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(31,41,55,.10) !important;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block !important; width: 100% !important; max-width: 100% !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/bkmos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/academic-transcript-translation-study-abroad.png\" alt=\"Academic transcript translation for study abroad by BKMOS\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"max-width: 940px !important; margin: 24px auto 0 !important;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.7 !important; margin: 0 0 12px !important;\">The objective is not to reinterpret a student\u2019s academic history,<br \/>\nbut to present the original record accurately and clearly in the<br \/>\ntarget language for the receiving institution.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.7 !important; margin: 0 !important;\">This guide explains the key issues applicants should review before<br \/>\nsubmitting a translated transcript for university admission,<br \/>\nscholarships, credential evaluation or related study-abroad procedures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ================= QUICK OVERVIEW ================= --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bkmos-en-section bkmos-en-industries\" style=\"padding: 48px 0 !important;\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-container\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-center\"><span class=\"bkmos-en-eyebrow\">QUICK OVERVIEW<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What Matters Most in Transcript Translation?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-card-grid\">\n<article class=\"bkmos-en-card\"><span class=\"bkmos-en-card-number\">01<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Complete Academic Record<\/h3>\n<p>Subjects, grades, credits, semesters, notes and institutional<br \/>\ninformation should be translated without omission.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"bkmos-en-card\"><span class=\"bkmos-en-card-number\">02<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Accurate Course Names<\/h3>\n<p>Course titles should reflect the academic context of the original<br \/>\ncurriculum rather than rely on literal word-for-word wording.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"bkmos-en-card\"><span class=\"bkmos-en-card-number\">03<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Grades &amp; Credits<\/h3>\n<p>Original grades, credits and grading information should be preserved<br \/>\nunless a receiving authority explicitly requires conversion.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"bkmos-en-card\"><span class=\"bkmos-en-card-number\">04<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Name Consistency<\/h3>\n<p>The student\u2019s name and personal details should be checked against<br \/>\nthe passport and other application documents.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ================= DOCUMENT CONTENT ================= --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bkmos-en-section\" style=\"padding: 48px 0 !important;\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-container\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-two-col\">\n<div><span class=\"bkmos-en-eyebrow\">COMPLETE TRANSCRIPT<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Translate the Entire Academic Record<\/h2>\n<p>A transcript normally contains more than a list of courses and grades.<br \/>\nIt may also show student identification, faculty or major, academic year,<br \/>\nsemester, credits, grading notes, cumulative results, signatures,<br \/>\nseals and remarks.<\/p>\n<p>Omitting labels, notes or institutional information can make the<br \/>\ntranslated document difficult to compare with the original.<\/p>\n<p>The translated version should therefore follow the source closely<br \/>\nenough that a reviewer can identify the relationship between each<br \/>\noriginal field and its translated counterpart.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature-list\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature\">\n<h3>Student Details<\/h3>\n<p>Name, date of birth, student ID and other identifying information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature\">\n<h3>Academic Program<\/h3>\n<p>Faculty, major, class, academic year and training information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature\">\n<h3>Course Results<\/h3>\n<p>Course titles, credits, marks, grades and semester results.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature\">\n<h3>Official Notes<\/h3>\n<p>Grading notes, signatures, seals, remarks and issue information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ================= COURSE NAMES ================= --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bkmos-en-section bkmos-en-industries\" style=\"padding: 48px 0 !important;\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-container\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-center\"><span class=\"bkmos-en-eyebrow\">ACADEMIC TERMINOLOGY<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Course Names Need Academic Context<\/h2>\n<p class=\"bkmos-en-section-intro\">A course title can look simple in Vietnamese but may have several<br \/>\npossible English equivalents depending on the curriculum and field of study.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-industry-grid\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-industry\"><strong>Mathematics &amp; Science<\/strong>Course titles should reflect the actual level and subject area<br \/>\nrather than be translated only from isolated words.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-industry\"><strong>Engineering &amp; Technology<\/strong>Specialized terminology may need to remain consistent with<br \/>\nthe student\u2019s major and related technical subjects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-industry\"><strong>Business &amp; Economics<\/strong>Similar Vietnamese terms can represent different academic<br \/>\nsubjects depending on the training program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-industry\"><strong>Law &amp; Social Sciences<\/strong>Course names should preserve the intended academic scope<br \/>\nwithout adding interpretation not present in the source.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-industry\"><strong>Medical &amp; Health Sciences<\/strong>Subject terminology should be handled carefully because<br \/>\nsmall wording differences can change academic meaning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-industry\"><strong>General Education<\/strong>Common foundation subjects should still be translated<br \/>\nconsistently throughout the transcript and related records.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ================= GRADES + GPA ================= --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bkmos-en-section\" style=\"padding: 48px 0 !important;\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-container\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-two-col\">\n<div><span class=\"bkmos-en-eyebrow\">GRADES &amp; GPA<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Preserve the Original Grading Information<\/h2>\n<p>Translators should normally reproduce the grades shown on the source<br \/>\ntranscript rather than create an unofficial conversion to another scale.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a score shown on a 10-point scale should not automatically<br \/>\nbe converted to a 4.0 GPA unless the receiving institution or credential<br \/>\nevaluator specifically requires that conversion.<\/p>\n<p>If the transcript contains a grading legend or classification note,<br \/>\ntranslating that information can help the reviewer understand the<br \/>\noriginal system without altering the academic result.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature-list\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature\">\n<h3>Keep Original Grades<\/h3>\n<p>Do not change marks simply to match another education system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature\">\n<h3>Preserve the Scale<\/h3>\n<p>Translate the grading scale or notes when they appear in the source.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature\">\n<h3>Avoid Invented GPA<\/h3>\n<p>Do not create a GPA that is not shown or officially requested.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature\">\n<h3>Keep Classifications<\/h3>\n<p>Translate distinctions, rankings or classifications as recorded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ================= CREDITS ================= --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bkmos-en-section bkmos-en-industries\" style=\"padding: 48px 0 !important;\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-container\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-two-col\">\n<div><span class=\"bkmos-en-eyebrow\">CREDITS &amp; STUDY LOAD<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Do Not Assume Credit Systems Are Equivalent<\/h2>\n<p>Credit values on a Vietnamese transcript should normally be preserved<br \/>\nas they appear on the original record.<\/p>\n<p>Converting them into another credit system without an official basis<br \/>\nmay create information that was never issued by the school.<\/p>\n<p>Where a receiving institution asks for formal credit conversion,<br \/>\napplicants should follow that institution\u2019s instructions or use the<br \/>\ncredential-evaluation process it specifies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-project-panel\" style=\"background: #ffffff !important; color: #374151 !important; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb !important;\">\n<div><strong style=\"color: #1f2937 !important;\">Original credit value \u2192 Preserve<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong style=\"color: #1f2937 !important;\">Credit-system note \u2192 Translate if present<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong style=\"color: #1f2937 !important;\">Unofficial conversion \u2192 Avoid<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong style=\"color: #1f2937 !important;\">Official evaluation \u2192 Follow receiving authority<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ================= NAME CONSISTENCY ================= --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bkmos-en-section\" style=\"padding: 48px 0 !important;\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-container\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-two-col\">\n<div><span class=\"bkmos-en-eyebrow\">PERSONAL INFORMATION<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Check the Student\u2019s Name Against the Passport<\/h2>\n<p>Vietnamese names may appear in different orders or formats across<br \/>\nschool records, passports and online application systems.<\/p>\n<p>Before the translation is finalized, the spelling and order of the<br \/>\nstudent\u2019s name should be checked against the passport or the exact<br \/>\nformat requested for the application.<\/p>\n<p>The same approach applies to dates of birth, student numbers and other<br \/>\npersonal identifiers that appear across multiple documents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature-list\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature\">\n<h3>Passport Name<\/h3>\n<p>Use a consistent Roman-alphabet form across the application set.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature\">\n<h3>Date of Birth<\/h3>\n<p>Verify numerical date formats carefully to avoid ambiguity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature\">\n<h3>Student ID<\/h3>\n<p>Reproduce identifiers exactly rather than translating or reformatting them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature\">\n<h3>Institution Name<\/h3>\n<p>Use an official English name when one is reliably available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ================= CERTIFICATION ================= --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bkmos-en-section bkmos-en-projects\" style=\"padding: 48px 0 !important;\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-container\">\n<table style=\"width: 100% !important; max-width: 1180px !important; margin: 0 auto !important; border-collapse: collapse !important; table-layout: fixed !important; border: 0 !important; background: transparent !important;\" role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 54% !important; vertical-align: middle !important; padding: 0 44px 0 0 !important; border: 0 !important; background: transparent !important; color: #d1d5db !important;\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"54%\"><span class=\"bkmos-en-eyebrow\">CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ffffff !important; margin: 0 0 18px !important;\">Check What the Receiving Institution Requires<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #d7e1ec !important; margin: 0 0 15px !important;\">Some schools accept a professional translation, while others may<br \/>\nrequest a certified translation, notarized\/certified processing,<br \/>\nsealed copies or documents submitted through a specific channel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #d7e1ec !important; margin: 0 0 24px !important;\">Requirements vary by institution and procedure, so applicants<br \/>\nshould verify the instructions before ordering additional certification.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"bkmos-en-btn bkmos-en-btn-primary\" href=\"\/en\/certified-notarized-translation\/\"><br \/>\nCERTIFIED TRANSLATION SERVICES<br \/>\n<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 46% !important; vertical-align: middle !important; padding: 0 !important; border: 0 !important; background: transparent !important;\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"46%\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-project-panel\" style=\"margin: 0 !important; padding: 24px 28px !important;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 12px 0 !important;\"><strong style=\"color: #f8fafc !important;\">University admission \u2192 Check application instructions<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px 0 !important;\"><strong style=\"color: #f8fafc !important;\">Scholarship file \u2192 Check sponsor requirements<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px 0 !important;\"><strong style=\"color: #f8fafc !important;\">Credential evaluation \u2192 Follow evaluator instructions<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px 0 !important;\"><strong style=\"color: #f8fafc !important;\">Visa-related use \u2192 Confirm document requirements<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ================= COMMON MISTAKES ================= --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bkmos-en-section bkmos-en-industries\" style=\"padding: 48px 0 !important;\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-container\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-center\"><span class=\"bkmos-en-eyebrow\">COMMON MISTAKES<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Problems That Can Delay Academic Applications<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-industry-grid\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-industry\"><strong>Missing Information<\/strong>Leaving out transcript notes, grading legends or institutional details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-industry\"><strong>Inconsistent Names<\/strong>Using a different name order or spelling from the passport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-industry\"><strong>Unofficial Grade Conversion<\/strong>Changing grades or GPA without an explicit requirement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-industry\"><strong>Literal Course Translation<\/strong>Using wording that ignores the subject\u2019s academic context.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-industry\"><strong>Wrong Document Version<\/strong>Translating an incomplete or superseded transcript.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-industry\"><strong>Assuming Certification Rules<\/strong>Ordering the wrong level of certification before checking requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ================= CHECKLIST ================= --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bkmos-en-section\" style=\"padding: 48px 0 !important;\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-container\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-two-col\">\n<div><span class=\"bkmos-en-eyebrow\">BEFORE YOU ORDER<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Academic Transcript Translation Checklist<\/h2>\n<p>Preparing the source documents and application requirements in advance<br \/>\nmakes the translation process more efficient and reduces avoidable revisions.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"bkmos-en-btn bkmos-en-btn-primary\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\"><br \/>\nSEND YOUR DOCUMENTS<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-project-panel\" style=\"background: #ffffff !important; color: #374151 !important; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb !important;\">\n<div><strong style=\"color: #1f2937 !important;\">\u2713 Provide a clear scan of every transcript page<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong style=\"color: #1f2937 !important;\">\u2713 Confirm the target language<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong style=\"color: #1f2937 !important;\">\u2713 Provide the passport name for consistency<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong style=\"color: #1f2937 !important;\">\u2713 Send diploma or related academic documents when relevant<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong style=\"color: #1f2937 !important;\">\u2713 Check certification requirements<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong style=\"color: #1f2937 !important;\">\u2713 Confirm the application deadline<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ================= BKMOS SUPPORT ================= --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bkmos-en-section bkmos-en-process\" style=\"padding: 48px 0 !important;\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-container\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-center\"><span class=\"bkmos-en-eyebrow\">BKMOS WORKFLOW<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Academic Transcript Translation Process<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-process-grid\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-process-item\"><span class=\"bkmos-en-step-num\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Document Review<\/h3>\n<p>Check legibility, page count, language and intended use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-process-item\"><span class=\"bkmos-en-step-num\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Academic Translation<\/h3>\n<p>Translate course names, grades, credits, notes and institutional fields.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-process-item\"><span class=\"bkmos-en-step-num\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Consistency Check<\/h3>\n<p>Review names, numbers, academic terminology and document structure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-process-item\"><span class=\"bkmos-en-step-num\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Delivery<\/h3>\n<p>Prepare the translated file according to the agreed project requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ================= RELATED SERVICES ================= --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bkmos-en-section\" style=\"padding: 48px 0 !important;\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-container\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-center\"><span class=\"bkmos-en-eyebrow\">RELATED SERVICES<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Related BKMOS Translation Services<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-industry-grid\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-industry\"><strong>Visa &amp; Immigration Translation<\/strong>Translation support for passports, civil documents,<br \/>\nfinancial records and related application materials.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"bkmos-en-text-link\" href=\"\/en\/visa-immigration-translation\/\"><br \/>\nVisa &amp; Immigration Translation \u2192<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-industry\"><strong>Certified &amp; Notarized Translation<\/strong>Translation and formal processing support for documents<br \/>\nthat require certification or notarization-related procedures.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"bkmos-en-text-link\" href=\"\/en\/certified-notarized-translation\/\"><br \/>\nCertified Translation \u2192<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-industry\"><strong>Specialized Translation<\/strong>Professional translation for academic, legal,<br \/>\ntechnical and other specialized documents.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"bkmos-en-text-link\" href=\"\/en\/specialized-translation\/\"><br \/>\nSpecialized Translation \u2192<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ================= FAQ ================= --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bkmos-en-section bkmos-en-industries\" style=\"padding: 48px 0 !important;\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-container\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-center\"><span class=\"bkmos-en-eyebrow\">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Academic Transcript Translation FAQs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature-list\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature\">\n<h3>Should grades be converted to a 4.0 GPA?<\/h3>\n<p>Not automatically. Grades and grading scales should normally be preserved<br \/>\nas issued unless the receiving institution or credential evaluator<br \/>\nspecifically requires conversion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature\">\n<h3>Should Vietnamese course names be translated literally?<\/h3>\n<p>Not always. The English wording should reflect the academic meaning<br \/>\nof the course while remaining faithful to the source record.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature\">\n<h3>Does the translated name need to match the passport?<\/h3>\n<p>Consistency is strongly recommended. The applicant should provide<br \/>\nthe passport spelling or required Roman-alphabet form before translation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature\">\n<h3>Do transcripts always need certified translation?<\/h3>\n<p>No single rule applies to every institution. Applicants should check<br \/>\nthe exact instructions of the school, scholarship provider,<br \/>\ncredential evaluator or other receiving authority.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature\">\n<h3>Can BKMOS translate diplomas together with transcripts?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, related academic documents can be reviewed together so that<br \/>\nnames, institutions, qualifications and academic terminology remain consistent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-feature\">\n<h3>What should I send for a quote?<\/h3>\n<p>Send clear scans of the documents, the target language,<br \/>\nintended use, certification requirements if known,<br \/>\nand the required deadline.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ================= EXPERT REVIEW ================= --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bkmos-en-section\" style=\"padding: 44px 0 !important;\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-container\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-about-box\">\n<p><span class=\"bkmos-en-eyebrow\">EXPERT REVIEW<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Reviewed by Nguyen Dinh Phuc<\/h2>\n<p>Founder &amp; CEO of BKMOS. Working in professional translation<br \/>\nsince 2005 and responsible for BKMOS&#8217;s professional direction,<br \/>\ntranslation workflows and expert content.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"bkmos-en-text-link\" href=\"\/en\/about\/\"><br \/>\nAbout BKMOS \u2192<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ================= FINAL CTA ================= --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bkmos-en-final-cta\" style=\"padding: 52px 0 !important;\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-container\">\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-final-wrap\">\n<div><span class=\"bkmos-en-eyebrow\">ACADEMIC TRANSLATION<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Preparing a Transcript for Study Abroad?<\/h2>\n<p>Send BKMOS a clear copy of your transcript together with the<br \/>\ntarget language, intended use and deadline. If the receiving<br \/>\ninstitution has specific certification or submission requirements,<br \/>\ninclude those instructions so the project can be reviewed correctly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bkmos-en-actions\"><a class=\"bkmos-en-btn bkmos-en-btn-primary\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\"><br \/>\nGET A TRANSLATION QUOTE<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ACADEMIC &amp; STUDY ABROAD TRANSLATION Academic transcript translation is more than replacing Vietnamese course names with English equivalents. A usable translation must preserve the structure and meaning of the original academic record, including subjects, credits, grades, grading scales, student details and institutional information. 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