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Do You Need an Apostille on Your School Certificate?
A school certificate apostille in Singapore is the certificate the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) attaches to your O-Level, A-Level or other school certificate so a university or visa office in a Hague Apostille Convention country — such as Saudi Arabia, the UK, Australia, India, China or South Korea — can accept it. SAL is the only authority that legalises Singapore documents for overseas use; confirm what the receiving authority asks for. This is part of our SAL apostille service in Singapore.
Which route your certificate takes depends on who issued it:
MOE letterhead
→ straight to SAL
Not on MOE letterhead
→ MOE physical endorsement on every page first, then SAL
Full-time madrasah
→ MUIS endorsement first, then SAL
International or private school
→ Notary Public first, then SAL authentication
Not sure which one you hold? Send us a photo and we'll confirm before you pay.
Why School Certificates Get Turned Away at SAL
No MOE endorsement
A certificate that isn't on MOE letterhead can't go to SAL on its own — every page needs MOE's physical endorsement first. We spot this from a photo so you don't queue for nothing.
International school diplomas treated like MOE certificates
Private and international school documents are not verified by SAL directly. They need notarisation by a Notary Public, then SAL authentication, before the apostille.
Madrasah certificates without MUIS endorsement
Full-time madrasah certificates need MUIS endorsement before SAL. We tell you this upfront.
Laminated certificates
SAL cannot apostille a laminated document. We tell you whether an SAL-made copy is an option your university accepts.
Not in English
SAL only handles documents in English or bilingual with English, and does not translate. We arrange a translation if needed.
Our School Certificate Apostille Service
Certificate pre-check
we identify whether it's MOE letterhead, needs MOE or MUIS endorsement, or needs a notary
Notarisation when required
by an appointed Notary Public, for international and private school documents
SAL submission and collection
we queue at the SAL counter for you
Embassy attestation
for non-Hague countries such as the UAE or Qatar, completed after SAL (embassy attestation in Singapore)
Translation
if the university asks for the certificate in its own language; see translation and apostille
Pickup and delivery
anywhere in Singapore
O-Level and A-Level Certificate Apostille Price in Singapore
| Package | Best for | Our fee | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Apostille | Certificates on MOE letterhead, and MOE- or MUIS-endorsed certificates | From SGD 35 | 1–2 working days |
| Notarise + Apostille | International and private school diplomas and transcripts | From SGD 199 | 1–2 working days |
| Apostille + Embassy | School certificates for non-Hague countries | From SGD 234 + embassy fee | 5–10 working days |
The prices shown above are starting prices. Your final price depends on the document type, number of pages and destination country, and will be confirmed in a written quotation before any work begins.
Add-ons: translation from SGD 29 per page · pickup and delivery from SGD 25 per trip · extra apostilled copies from SGD 19 per copy
Government fees (paid to SAL at cost, set by SAL): apostille on a Singapore public document SGD 10.70 per document · apostille on an SAL-made copy SGD 11.77 · notarial certificate SGD 75 · SAL authentication of a notarised document SGD 87.20.
How to Apostille a School Certificate in Singapore — 4 Steps
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1
Send a photo
of your certificate on WhatsApp and tell us the university's country.
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Get the exact route and an all-in price
direct, endorsement or notary — before you pay.
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We pre-check, notarise if needed, and take it to SAL.
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Collect it or we deliver it
anywhere in Singapore.
What to Send or Bring
- The original certificate — not laminated — and any transcripts or result slips the university wants
- MOE or MUIS endorsement, if your certificate needs one and already has it
- Your NRIC or passport (needed if the document is notarised)
- The admission checklist or email from the university or visa office
- How many apostilled copies you need
School Certificate Apostille for University Admission Abroad
Saudi Arabia: see apostille for Saudi Arabia — no embassy step needed.
United Kingdom: see apostille for the UK.
Other Hague countries: if the university is in Australia, India, China, South Korea, Japan or the USA, see apostille for Australia, apostille for India, apostille for China, apostille for South Korea, apostille for Japan or apostille for the USA.
UAE or Qatar: these are outside the Apostille Convention, so embassy attestation follows SAL — see UAE embassy attestation or Qatar embassy attestation.
Also sending your degree? See degree certificate apostille for NUS, NTU, SMU, polytechnic and ITE certificates.
International school diploma? See notarisation and apostille for how private documents go through a notary first.
Why Singapore Residents Choose Us
We check before SAL does
MOE letterhead, endorsement and notary questions sorted from a photo.
Built around admission deadlines
we give you the full route and timeline before you pay.
One contact for every step
notary, SAL, embassy, translation and delivery.
Clear pricing
our fee and SAL's fee listed separately, total agreed upfront.
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What our clients say
4.9/5 from 18,000+ reviews
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“My O-Level certificates needed apostilling for an overseas education application. I wasn't sure whether the older certificates could still be processed, so I sent them over for checking first. They confirmed what was needed and handled the rest.”
“Needed my birth certificate apostilled for use in India. I wasn't sure whether I needed to get anything notarised first, so I messaged them on WhatsApp. They explained the steps clearly and handled everything without any confusion.”
“My marriage certificate needed attestation for the UAE. I contacted them through WhatsApp because I had a few questions about the embassy requirements. The replies were quick and everything was explained in simple terms.”
“I had a power of attorney that needed notarisation before it could be used overseas. I wasn't familiar with the procedure, so their explanation over WhatsApp was really helpful. Everything was handled in the order they explained.”
“My documents had already been notarised but still needed authentication. I wasn't sure what the next step was, so I sent them a copy through WhatsApp. They checked everything and explained what was still required.”
“I needed my documents apostilled for the Philippines and had no idea where to start. They explained the process clearly and confirmed what I needed before taking the documents. The whole experience was much easier than I expected.”
“I needed several documents attested for Qatar and wasn't familiar with the embassy process. They went through the documents with me and explained which steps were required. Communication was clear from beginning to end.”
“My father's death certificate needed to be legalised for use overseas. It was a sensitive family matter, so I appreciated how professionally the documents were handled. The process was explained clearly and there was no unnecessary back and forth.”
“I needed both translation and apostille for an overseas application. I initially thought I would have to arrange the two services separately. They explained the order of the steps and made the whole process much simpler.”
“I booked a mobile notary because travelling to an office wasn't convenient for me. The appointment was arranged around my availability and everything was handled professionally. It saved me quite a bit of time.”
“My Malaysian documents needed to be legalised and I wasn't familiar with the Singapore procedure. They explained the difference between the steps clearly and checked the documents before proceeding. Very straightforward experience.”
“I needed my divorce certificate legalised for use abroad. I already had the original document but wasn't sure what authentication was required next. They explained the process step by step and made it much easier to understand.”
“I needed an urgent apostille and had a fairly tight deadline. Before taking the order, they checked my document and confirmed whether the requested turnaround was possible. I appreciated the honest explanation about the timing.”
“I needed my A-Level certificate apostilled before sending it to a university overseas. The price and turnaround were explained before I confirmed the service. Everything was straightforward and I received the completed document as expected.”
“I needed company documents legalised for use in China. There were several documents involved and I wasn't familiar with the process. They explained what needed to be done at each stage and kept me updated throughout.”
“Needed my degree certificate and transcript apostilled for an overseas job application. They checked the documents first and confirmed the process before starting. The final documents were returned neatly and within the agreed timeframe.”
“Needed a police certificate apostilled quite urgently for an overseas application. I asked about the same-day option and they confirmed the timing before I went ahead. Really appreciated the clear communication.”
“I needed several personal documents apostilled and didn't have time to arrange everything myself. The team explained the process and kept me updated until the documents were ready. Very convenient service.”
“My degree certificate needed legalisation for Indonesia. I was mainly worried about whether additional certification was required before the apostille. They checked the document and explained the correct process before proceeding.”
“I needed a single status certificate legalised for an overseas application. I had quite a few questions because it was my first time doing this. They were patient with the explanations and gave me a clear idea of the process.”
“I needed a certified true copy before proceeding with the legalisation of my documents. The appointment was straightforward and they explained what was being certified before completing the process. Very efficient service.”
“I had several company documents that needed to be prepared for use overseas. They checked the paperwork before starting and explained what needed to be completed first. The documents were handled professionally and returned as agreed.”
“I needed my documents attested for Kuwait and wasn't sure which certificates needed to be included. The team went through everything with me before I started. The process was organised and I always knew what stage the documents were at.”
“I needed my power of attorney notarised for an overseas property transaction. They explained what I needed to prepare beforehand, which made the appointment much easier. The document was handled carefully and professionally.”
“I had documents from Vietnam that needed to be legalised for use in Singapore. I wasn't sure about the terminology and kept confusing attestation with legalisation. They explained the difference clearly and told me what stage my documents needed.”
School Certificate Apostille — FAQs
Can SAL apostille my O-Level or A-Level certificate directly?
How much does a school certificate apostille cost in Singapore?
How long does a school certificate apostille take?
Is an international school diploma a public document in Singapore?
How do I apostille a madrasah certificate in Singapore?
Do I need an apostille on my school certificate for a Saudi university?
My certificate is laminated — can it be apostilled?
Can someone else take my certificate to SAL?
How will the university verify my apostille?
Get Your School Certificate Apostilled
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