TEACH ABROAD
Teach Abroad Document Packets, Handled From Start to Finish
Landing a teaching job abroad usually means a federal background check, an apostilled diploma and sometimes transcripts, all prepared exactly the way your country and employer want them. We put your whole packet together so you can focus on packing.
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TEACH ABROAD
Your full document packet
FBI check, diploma and transcripts.
- FBI background check apostille
- Diploma apostille or legalization
- Transcripts and degree letters
- Mail-in service from anywhere in the U.S.
What teaching visas usually require
Popular destinations we prepare packets for
- South Korea (EPIK and private schools)
- Japan (JET and private schools)
- China, which now accepts apostilles
- Vietnam, which now accepts apostilles
- Spain (language assistant programs)
- The UAE, Qatar and Kuwait (embassy legalization)
Always confirm current requirements with your employer or recruiter.
How it works
- 1
Send us your checklist
Forward the list from your school, program or recruiter.
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Diploma and transcripts
We help you get the right version of your diploma, often directly through your school. See Universities.
- 3
FBI check apostille
Federal apostille through the U.S. Department of State. See FBI Apostille.
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Shipped to you or abroad
Tracked delivery, wherever you need it.
Tips from experience
Start early
FBI checks and federal apostilles take time. Begin as soon as you accept an offer.
Match the names
The name on your diploma, FBI check and passport should match. Tell us about any differences.
Ask about copies
Some countries accept a notarized copy of your diploma, others need the original. We'll help you check.
Non-Hague countries
For the UAE and Gulf countries, see UAE Document Attestation.
How we build your packet
Situations we handle often
An offer with a tight start date
We work on your diploma while your FBI check is still processing.
A diploma from another state
We coordinate the apostille with that state through our network.
A name change since graduation
We help you document the link between the name on your diploma and your passport.
A move to the Gulf
The UAE, Qatar and Kuwait need embassy legalization rather than an apostille.
Mistakes we help you avoid
- Sending your only original diploma. Many schools can issue a replacement or a notarized copy for the apostille. We'll help you check.
- The wrong kind of FBI check. Most countries want the FBI Identity History Summary, and some want it recent. Check your country's rules.
- Getting a state apostille on a federal document. FBI checks are federal and need the federal apostille.
- Starting too late. Background checks and federal processing take time. Start as soon as you have an offer.
Official sources
- FBI: Identity History Summary Checks
- Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth: apostille and certification information
- Hague Conference: list of Apostille Convention countries
We link to official sources so you can check the current rules yourself. Requirements change, and the receiving office always has the final word.
Mail-in service from anywhere
How academic records get notarized for an apostille
Massachusetts will apostille an academic record notarized with any of its four notarial acts: acknowledgment, jurat (affidavit), signature witnessing or copy certification. Which one you need is usually set by whoever receives your documents, so we confirm their requirements before we start.
School official acknowledgment
A school official signs your diploma, transcript or verification letter before the notary, and the notarial certificate names the official, their title and the school. Ministries of education and universities abroad often require this.
School official affidavit
The registrar signs a separate sworn statement confirming your graduation and that the attached records match the school's files, and the notary notarizes it. Spain's Ministry of Education, for example, accepts only this or an acknowledgment. See our Spain guide.
Certified copy, only if your recipient accepts it
As the owner of your diploma, you present the original and we notarize a certified copy, then get the apostille in 1–2 business days. Many recipients won't accept a copy certification, so please confirm with yours first.
Prepared right the first time
We coordinate with the registrar, prepare the notarial certificate with the details your recipient requires, and file with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. For the school-certified routes, you don't need to come to Boston.
Frequently asked questions
Can you start before I have my FBI check?
Yes. We can work on your diploma while you wait for your FBI results.
I graduated from a school outside Massachusetts. Can you help?
Yes. We handle apostilles from all 50 states.
Do you work with recruiters?
Yes. Recruiters can refer teachers to us directly.
How long does it take?
It depends on the documents and the country. Ask us for a timeline based on your start date.
Do I need a transcript too?
Some countries and programs ask for one. Check your checklist.
Can you ship my packet directly to my employer abroad?
Yes, with tracked international shipping.
Can you also apostille a TEFL certificate?
Often, yes, after it's notarized. Ask your employer whether they need it.
Preparing to teach abroad?
Send us your checklist and your start date.