TEFL or TESOL document apostille – UK legalisation service

Fast, secure apostille service for your TEFL or TESOL document

We provide fast apostille and legalisation services for TEFL and TESOL documents, including priority FCDO apostille UK processing and secure tracked delivery. This service is commonly required for teaching abroad, overseas employment and visa applications.

What is a TEFL or TESOL document?

A TEFL or TESOL document is an official certificate confirming completion of a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) qualification issued by a UK training provider or educational institution.

Why you may need an apostille

You may require an apostille for:

  • Teaching English abroad
  • Overseas employment applications
  • Visa and immigration applications
  • International teaching programmes
  • Residency or work permit procedures

An apostille ensures your TEFL or TESOL document is legally recognised in Hague Apostille Convention countries.

Can I legalise a TEFL or TESOL document?

Yes — UK TEFL and TESOL certificates can be legalised for international use, provided they meet the required format and certification standards.

Apostille requirements
  • Documents may require certification by a UK solicitor or Notary Public before apostille
  • The certifying professional must meet UK legal certification standards
  • Original certificates are usually required for legalisation
Acceptable formats for legalisation

✔ Original TEFL certificates
✔ Original TESOL certificates
✔ Documents certified by a UK solicitor or Notary Public
❌ Uncertified photocopies, scans or unofficial printouts are not accepted

Embassy attestation (if required)

If your destination country is not part of the Hague Convention, additional embassy attestation may be required after the FCDO apostille UK process.

We can arrange:

  • Embassy attestation
  • Certified translations
  • PDF scanning
Our apostille service includes
  • Pre-submission document checks
  • Priority FCDO apostille UK submission
  • Secure tracked return delivery
  • Optional services: embassy attestation, translation and scanning
Processing time

Priority service:
Next working day submission to the FCDO if documents are received before 12:30 pm at our Milton Keynes office.

Most clients receive their apostilled documents within 1–2 working days after FCDO processing.