Are you based in Charleroi and need to translate your foreign transcript to access vocational training through FOREM, obtain a degree equivalence, or apply for a skilled position in the region? This guide explains the Walloon procedure and the documents required.
FOREM and Vocational Training in Charleroi: The Role of a Translated Transcript
The FOREM (Wallonia's public employment and training service) is the main operator for vocational training and professional integration in Wallonia. In Charleroi, FOREM manages training centres across various fields: IT, mechanics, electrical work, construction, logistics, and healthcare.
To enrol in certain qualifying or technical training programmes, candidates holding a foreign degree must prove their academic level. FOREM accepts transcripts translated into French by a sworn translator as proof of level for access to regulated vocational training.
In a region undergoing economic transformation like the Charleroi Basin, validating skills acquired abroad is a key challenge for the employment of residents of foreign origin. A sworn translation of the transcript is often the first step towards establishing the value of an academic background obtained outside Belgium.
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Degree Equivalence for Skilled Employment in Charleroi
The industrial and service sectors in the Charleroi region (chemistry, revitalised steel industry, logistics, healthcare) recruit qualified workers whose degrees were issued abroad. For these degrees to be recognised by a Belgian employer, two routes are available:
- Academic recognition via NARIC FWB, for regulated professions (doctor, nurse, architect, lawyer) that require official equivalence before practising in Belgium
- Direct presentation to the employer, for non-regulated professions - a transcript translated into French is often sufficient to convince a recruiter of the value of a foreign degree
In both cases, the sworn translation is the basic document required.
Documents to Translate for FOREM or NARIC from Charleroi
- Complete transcript (all years of study)
- Degree certificate or diploma attestation
- Detailed study programme if requested by FOREM or the employer
- Apostille or legalisation if required by the country of origin
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does FOREM accept my translated transcript to access training programmes?
Yes. FOREM accepts transcripts translated into French by a sworn translator as proof of academic level for access to qualifying vocational training. Some highly specialised programmes may also require a NARIC FWB degree equivalence attestation.
How do I obtain a degree equivalence for vocational training?
The equivalence application is made to ARES (NARIC FWB) via its online portal. You must submit your academic documents translated into French. Once the equivalence is obtained (processing time: 3 to 6 months), you can use it with FOREM, employers and Walloon professional bodies.
How long does a transcript translation take?
The standard turnaround is 2 to 5 business days. An express service within 24 hours is available for urgent cases (imminent job interview, FOREM deadline). You receive the translation as a certified PDF by email, with a paper original available on request.
What is the cost of a transcript translation?
The price is calculated per page and depends on the text density and the language pair. Submit a scan of your transcript to receive a free quote in 1 hour. The final price includes the certification and the official signature of the sworn translator.
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