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File Evaluation
File Evaluation
File Evaluation handled by certified translators for Canadian institutions - IRCC, WES, courts and universities - with transparent scope and a clear process before any order.
What We Cover
Scope at a glance - what this page handles and how quality is verified:
Document Scope
File Evaluation covers the document types and word counts below - every order is matched to a translator with the right subject-matter background.
Quality Review
Each translation goes through an independent second-pass review for accuracy, completeness and consistent terminology before delivery.
Format Fidelity
Your original layout, tables and stamps are preserved, so the delivered file is ready to submit or file away.
10+
Years
50+
Languages
9,000+
Projects
98%
On-time
Formats & Scope
| Area | Service |
|---|---|
| Accepted file formats | PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and scanned images (OCR on request) - delivered in your original layout. |
| Certified option | Certified translations formatted for official use; final acceptance always rests with the receiving authority. |
| Turnaround | A delivery date is confirmed in writing before the order starts; express options where feasible. |
| Confidentiality | Documents handled under PIPEDA-aligned processes; files are used only for your translation order. |
Quality & Process
STEP 1
Clarify
Scope, language pair, format and deadline are confirmed in writing before any work starts.
STEP 2
Translate
A translator matched to your subject works with consistent terminology from the locked glossary.
STEP 3
Review
An independent second-pass check verifies accuracy, completeness, terminology and formatting.
STEP 4
Deliver
On-time delivery in the agreed format, ready for official or personal use.
Coverage & Institutions
We support clients across British Columbia and format translations for the institutions each document is destined for.
Greater Vancouver
Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey and the North Shore - walk-in and courier document handling across the Lower Mainland.
Victoria & Vancouver Island
Victoria, Nanaimo and surrounding communities - translations formatted for provincial institutions and courts.
Document recipients
IRCC, WES, ICBC, BC courts, universities and professional bodies - formatted to each recipient's expectations; final acceptance rests with the receiving authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does File Evaluation certified cost?
Pricing depends on length, language pair and deadline - you receive a binding quote before work begins.
How much does File Evaluation official cost?
Pricing depends on length, language pair and deadline - you receive a binding quote before work begins.
Are certified translations accepted by Canadian institutions?
We prepare certified translations formatted for IRCC, WES, courts and universities; final acceptance always rests with the receiving authority.
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What Our Clients Say
R. SharmaOperations Manager
“Certified copies accepted on first submission — terminology was spot on.”
P. VermaDocumentation Lead
“Clear process, firm quote and independent proofreading — exactly what our compliance team requires.”
A. IyerProject Engineer
“Fast turnaround on urgent batches, consistent quality across every lot.”
“A rare level of terminological rigour — our auditors had no corrections at all.”
— Corporate client
40+
Languages
1.2M
Pages delivered
99%
First-time acceptance
15 min
Quote response