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Who We Are -What We Do

The Chartered Institute of Language and Translation (CILTRA) is a recognized Professional Institution committed to excellence in translation, credential evaluation, and translator training and certification. We stand as a bridge between languages, cultures, and professional standards supporting individuals and institutions in achieving global recognition.

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Legal Status & Accreditation

Chartered Institute of Language and Translation (CILTRA) maintains full legal recognition and international credibility, operating under established governmental registrations and professional mandates across West Africa. To date, CILTRA has delivered more than 700 Sworn and Certified Translations, as well as official Credential Evaluations of degrees, certificates, and academic transcripts. Our work has achieved a 100% acceptance rate across government institutions, embassies, ministries of education, universities, and courts throughout West Africa and around the world.

Government Approvals

  • Togo – CILTRA is formally registered with the Government of Togo as a Chartered Institute, granting us full recognition as a professional regulatory body in translation, credential evaluation, and translator training and certification. Through the Ministry of Justice, we are officially vested with the mandate to provide Sworn Translation services in accordance with the ECOWAS legal framework. This governmental authorization reflects our unwavering commitment to precision, legal compliance, and the highest standards of professional excellence in all sworn and official translations.
  • Nigeria – CILTRA is also duly incorporated with the Federal Government of Nigeria as CILTRA LIMITED, operating under full corporate recognition and regulatory compliance. We hold an official Corporate License from the Nigerian Institute of Translators and Interpreters (NITI), further affirming our legitimacy and adherence to national professional standards in translation and credential evaluation.

    CILTRA maintains a 100% approval rate for its services across Nigeria, including:

    • the Federal Ministry of Education for credential evaluation and authentication,

    • embassies and consular missions,

    • courts and judicial bodies,

    • universities and higher-education institutions, and

    • other government and private-sector entities that require certified and sworn translations.

International Affiliation

  • TAICEP – The Association for International Credential Evaluation Professionals

    Chartered Institute of Language and Translation (CILTRA) is a Corporate Member of TAICEP, the leading global association for professionals involved in academic credential evaluation. This membership connects CILTRA to an international network of evaluators, agencies, and experts across more than 30 countries. Through TAICEP, CILTRA adheres to globally recognized principles, methodologies, and ethical standards in the evaluation of degrees, certificates, and academic transcripts.

    Membership in TAICEP reinforces:

    • adherence to international best practices,

    • continuous professional development,

    • access to global research and comparative education resources,

    • participation in worldwide discussions on credential evaluation standards.

    Global Professional Integration

    Through its TAICEP membership and partnerships with professionals, institutions, and regulatory bodies worldwide, CILTRA ensures that its credential evaluations and translations meet the expectations of:

    • universities and accreditation bodies,

    • ministries of education,

    • professional licensing boards,

    • foreign embassies and consulates,

    • global employers and credential recognition agencies.

    Commitment to International Standards

    CILTRA’s global affiliations strengthen its mandate to operate with full professional integrity. They ensure that all services—whether translation, sworn translation, or credential evaluation—are delivered in alignment with internationally accepted norms, thereby facilitating smooth recognition across borders.

Translator Certification

CILTRA’s Translator Certifications (CPT Certified Professional Translator) are officially approved by the Ministry of Justice of Togo for licensing as Traducteur Assermenté (Sworn Translator). This recognized professional license operates within the ECOWAS framework, granting certified translators the credibility and authority to practice across West Africa and worldwide with full legal validity.