The short answer
baba translates a University Transcript as a PDF (up to 20 pages) or by camera if you only have the printed page, so you can read what it says in your own language.
- A gilyon tziyunim lists every course taken, the grade earned, and the credit points (nekudot zchut) awarded, usually organised by academic year. It is commonly needed for graduate-school applications, credential evaluation abroad, or immigration paperwork, and Israeli grading uses a 0-100 numeric scale rather than letter grades or a 4.0 GPA.
- baba does not produce certified, sworn or notarised translations, and makes no claim about what any Israeli institution accepts.
What is a University Transcript?
Sent by: An Israeli university or college registrar’s office (מזכירות אקדמית) — the official record of courses, grades, and credit points.
A gilyon tziyunim lists every course taken, the grade earned, and the credit points (nekudot zchut) awarded, usually organised by academic year. It is commonly needed for graduate-school applications, credential evaluation abroad, or immigration paperwork, and Israeli grading uses a 0-100 numeric scale rather than letter grades or a 4.0 GPA.
What it usually contains
- Student name, ID, and degree program
- Courses by academic year with grades and credit points
- A grade point average (ממוצע ציונים)
- A degree conferral or eligibility statement, where applicable
Hebrew terms and fields olim get wrong
- Assuming a translated 0-100 Israeli grade converts itself into a foreign letter grade or 4.0 GPA — a translation carries the numbers across but does not perform that scale conversion.
- Missing that "אישור זכאות לתואר" (confirmation of degree eligibility) is a distinct document from the transcript itself and is sometimes needed alongside it.
- Not checking whether the receiving institution abroad requires an apostille or a certified translation in addition to a plain reading translation.
| Hebrew | Transliteration | English |
|---|---|---|
| גיליון ציונים | gilyon tziyunim | (grade) transcript |
| ממוצע ציונים | memutza tziyunim | grade point average |
| נקודות זכות | nekudot zchut | credit points |
| תואר | to'ar | degree |
| תואר ראשון | to'ar rishon | bachelor's degree |
| תואר שני | to'ar sheni | master's degree |
| ציון עובר | tziyun over | passing grade |
| השלמות | hashlamot | prerequisite or completion courses |
| שנת לימודים | shnat limudim | academic year |
| אישור זכאות לתואר | ishur zaka'ut leto'ar | confirmation of degree eligibility |
Deadlines and consequences to watch for
- Transcripts requested for use abroad sometimes need an apostille or a certified translation depending on the receiving institution’s own requirement — check that requirement before assuming a reading translation is sufficient for an official submission.
- There is no universal expiry on a transcript, but some receiving institutions only accept ones issued within a recent window — check the specific requirement stated by that institution.
This is not certification or credential-evaluation advice. Grade-scale conversion and document certification requirements are set by the receiving institution, not by this page or by baba.
How do I translate my own University Transcript?
Paper → camera
Photograph the document flat, in even light, with the whole page in frame, and translate the image. Printed official Hebrew, without vowel points, is the easiest case for camera translation.
File or scan → PDF
baba handles PDFs up to 20 pages per document, including scanned pages via built-in OCR — useful for a multi-page contract or a report packet.
PDF translation and camera translation of full documents and images are Pro features, available on a 7-day free trial. The free plan covers typed text: 2,500 characters per month with a free account, and 1,000 as a guest with no login. If you only need to check a phrase or a paragraph you can retype, start with typed-text translation for free; switch to Pro for the full document.
Frequently asked questions
Does baba convert Israeli 0-100 grades to a foreign GPA scale?
No. baba translates the Hebrew text, including grades as written, but does not convert grading scales. Many receiving institutions have their own conversion process or a credential evaluation service for that.
Can I use a baba translation instead of a certified transcript translation?
No. baba does not produce certified or notarised translations. Use it to read and understand your transcript; check the receiving institution’s specific certification requirement separately.
What is "אישור זכאות לתואר"?
Confirmation of degree eligibility — a statement that you have met the requirements for your degree. It is sometimes requested alongside, but is a separate document from, the transcript itself.
Can baba translate a scanned transcript PDF?
Yes, PDF translation runs OCR on scanned documents and covers up to 20 pages, which fits most transcripts.
Does the translation preserve the table layout of courses and grades?
Yes, table structure is preserved in the full-screen viewer so you can cross-reference the English against the original Hebrew course by course.
What baba does not do
- baba tells you what the document says. A deadline, an appeal, a status decision, or a payment demand still warrants a person who knows the Israeli system — often the sending office itself, or a qualified lawyer, accountant, or advisor.
- baba does not produce certified, sworn or notarised translations, and makes no claim about what any agency, bank, employer, or institution will accept.
- PDF translation covers 20 pages per document; camera translation works best on printed text rather than handwriting.
- The free tier is 2,500 characters per month with a free account, or 1,000 as a guest with no login — enough for a short message, not a full document. See pricing.