Apostille and Attestation Requirements for School Transfer Cards and Academic Reports (Grade R to 12) in South Africa for International Use.

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Sworn Translation & Requirements For Apostille or Attestation Of School Transfer Cards And Academic Reports In South Africa For International Use

If you need to use your school transfer card or report card from South Africa in another country, you must follow some important steps. First, you need to get your documents officially validated with an apostille or attestation. This process shows that your documents are genuine and can be accepted abroad.

Please be advised that this pertains exclusively to the educational spectrum ranging from Grade R through Grade 12.

For Public School:

  1. A school transfer card and a school report, both signed by the principal.
  2. A confirmation letter for the school report from the Provincial Department of Education.

–          This letter must be signed and stamped by the Head of the Department.

Supporting Documents Needed:

–          A certified copy of the child’s birth certificate.

–          A certified copy of the parent’s ID.

Please send these documents to [email protected]. Make sure to state the country where the authenticated documents will be used. If you are missing any required documents, please contact us for help on how to get them.

For Private School:

      1. A school transfer card and a school report, both signed by the principal.
      2. A confirmation letter from the school, signed by the principal.
      3. A confirmation letter about the school registration from the Provincial Department of Education.

–          This letter must be signed and stamped by the Head of the Department.

Supporting Documents Needed:

–          A certified copy of the child’s birth certificate.

–          A certified copy of the parent’s ID.

Please send these documents to [email protected]. Make sure to state the country where the authenticated documents will be used.

**Important Notice: **

  • Notaries cannot notarize school transfer cards and academic reports meant for international use. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is responsible for authenticating school transfer cards and academic reports in South Africa.
  • A sworn translator may only translate school transfer cards and academic reports after all necessary procedural steps have been successfully completed.