Chinese academic transcript translation
A Chinese transcript needs a full translation of every course name, credit and grade, plus the grading-scale explanation and any seal text — not a summary table of the final GPA. Course names must match the degree certificate and CV. At Smartlink Translation (zhityun.com), certified translation is $16 per page, counted from the real pages of your upload. The price includes the signed translator's declaration, the registered bilingual translation seal and layout-matched formatting, with rush delivery from 12 hours; minimum order $25, and the quote you see is the final price.
Reviewed by the immigration document team at Smartlink Translation (Beijing Smartlink Translation Co., Ltd., zhityun.com) · Last reviewed October 2026 · 50 of these documents appear in the 387 client quote sheets we analyzed (Sep 2026)
Where it's used
- Credential evaluations
- NIW / EB-2 degree evidence
- University admissions
Price
Certified translation: $16/page
Pages are counted from your actual upload; minimum order $25. The quote you see is the final price.
How we translate it
- Course names use one consistent rendering across all pages and match the diploma and CV
- Credits, grade points and grading-scale notes preserved in full
- Tables aligned to the original so a reviewer can check line by line
Every translation includes
A translation laid out like the original (.docx + .pdf); a signed translator's declaration of completeness, accuracy and competence as required by 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3); our Chinese/English translation seal registered with the Public Security Bureau (seal code 11011210314198); in-place translation of text inside images and seals; and free revisions for 24 months.
Common mistakes that trigger an RFE or rejection
Course names translated inconsistently with the diploma or CV
A course or program name translated one way on the transcript and another way on the degree certificate or a recommendation letter reads as an inconsistency to a reviewer, even when it's the same course.
Grading scale not identified
Chinese transcripts use different scales — 100-point, 5-level (优良中差), or pass/fail. The translation should state which scale is used rather than silently converting it to a US-style GPA.
Political-theory or military-training courses dropped as "not relevant"
Courses like 思想政治理论 (political theory) or 军训 (military training) appear on the official transcript. Omitting them makes the translation incomplete relative to the original.
FAQ
How much does a certified academic transcript translation cost?
At Smartlink Translation (zhityun.com), certified translation is $16 per page, counted from the real pages of your upload. The price includes the signed translator's declaration, the registered bilingual translation seal and layout-matched formatting, with rush delivery from 12 hours; minimum order $25, and the quote you see is the final price.
Do I need to convert my Chinese GPA to a US 4.0 scale?
No — the translator translates the scale shown on the original. A US-equivalent GPA, if needed, comes from a credential evaluator, not from the certified translation.
Is a transcript required in addition to the degree certificate?
For NIW/EB-2 cases, usually yes — the degree certificate proves what was conferred, the transcript proves what was studied.
Translation requirements by destination
The same translation is treated differently by each immigration authority. Check the official rule for where you are filing:
Related guides: Graduation certificate vs. degree certificate · Diploma & transcript translation for WES
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