School Certificate Attestation
School leaving and secondary certificate attestation for UAE enrollment and dependent visa applications — processed quickly and securely.
School certificate attestation is the gateway for families relocating to the UAE — it determines your child's eligibility for enrollment in UAE schools and establishes grade-level equivalency. Green Apple specializes in fast-tracking school document attestation so your child's education faces zero interruption during your move.
School certificate attestation is required for students enrolling in UAE educational institutions or for dependent visa processing. This includes high school diplomas, secondary school certificates, and intermediate qualifications.
Green Apple ensures your school certificates are properly attested through all required channels, from home country verification to final MOFA attestation in the UAE.
Documents required
- 01 Original school certificate
- 02 Passport copy
- 03 Transfer certificate (if applicable)
- 04 Passport-size photographs
Special requirements
- § School certificates from CBSE and ICSE boards (India) must first be attested by the respective board's regional office before proceeding to the Ministry of External Affairs.
- § For students transferring mid-academic year, a current-year progress report or interim mark sheet from the previous school is required alongside the transfer certificate.
Attestation procedure
- 01 Document submission and review
- 02 Education board verification
- 03 Home country Foreign Affairs attestation
- 04 UAE Embassy attestation
- 05 MOFA attestation in UAE
Insider tips
Frequently asked questions
Transfer certificates, mark sheets, leaving certificates, and completion certificates all require attestation for school enrollment in the UAE. Most schools also request attested equivalency letters for students transferring mid-year.
Yes. Whether your child is entering primary, secondary, or higher secondary education, UAE schools require attested certificates from the previous institution to process enrollment.
Standard processing takes 7-12 business days. Green Apple offers urgent processing in 3-5 business days for families facing immediate enrollment deadlines at UAE schools.
All certificates must be accompanied by a certified English or Arabic translation. Green Apple partners with approved legal translators to provide this service as part of your attestation package.
Homeschool certificates require additional steps. They must first be validated by your home country's education board or an accredited umbrella school program before they can enter the attestation chain.
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