By Paloma Sela, Senior Manager |
When dealing with the recognition of an Israeli education abroad, there are often situations where a diploma or education certificate from an Israeli university or other higher education institution is required. This may be for recognition by foreign governments or prospective employers in another country. However, obtaining the necessary documents and ensuring their acceptance can be tricky.
Israeli Higher Education Regulations and Doc tution issues the original diploma or certificate. However, it is important to know that Israeli regulations do not allow for a second original diploma or certificate to be issued. This can cause challenges for those needing additional copies for submission abroad.
Best Practice Solution: Certified Copy of the Education Certificate
The most effective solution in this case is to request a certified copy of the education certificate from the issuing institution. Certified copies are official replicas that carry the institution’s stamp of authenticity, though they are not considered original documents.
❗Apostile of the Education Certificate Copy: What You Need to Know
It’s essential to note that certified copies cannot be apostilled, as they are not original documents. Apostille legalization is only applicable to original documents. However, we can authenticate the certified copy by obtaining verification from the Israeli Ministry of Education, which serves as an alternative form of legalization. This authentication can help ensure that the document is accepted by foreign authorities or employers.
Example Process for Certification:
- The individual verifies with receiving authorities: Before proceeding with any further steps, the individual must check with the receiving authority or institution to confirm if they will accept the certified copy along with the Israeli Ministry of Education’s authentication.
- KTA request a certified copy: We Contact the educational institution and request a certified copy of the diploma or certificate. Power of Attorney is required.
- Authentication from the Ministry of Education: Once we have the certified copy, we obtain authentication from the Ministry of Education, which verifies the authenticity of the document.
Notarized Translation with Apostille
In some cases, especially when you need to submit documents to foreign entities in English, obtaining a notarized translation of your education certificate may be necessary. The translated certificate can then be apostilled and satisfy the receiving entity depending on the entity or destination country’s requirements.
For countries that are signatories to The Hague Convention on Apostilles, this step is relatively straightforward. However, for countries that are not part of the convention, additional legalization steps may be required, so it’s important to assess each case individually.
Additional Considerations for Non-Hague Countries
For countries outside the Hague Convention, the education certificate may need to follow extra steps, such as consular legalization, which can differ based on the specific country’s regulations. It’s always advisable to consult the relevant embassy or consulate to ensure you meet all requirements.
