St John’s College York Degree Verification and Apostille

St John’s College, York was a recognised UK institution that gave awards between 1900 and 1974. York St John University now verifies its qualifications through HEDD.

Ginkgo Advisory can assist with HEDD verification, enhanced solicitor certification, FCDO apostille and embassy legalisation. A 2 working day express FCDO apostille option is available after verification and certification are complete.

Quick answer

York St John University is the successor institution responsible for verifying St John’s College, York qualifications.

The usual route is:

HEDD verification → enhanced solicitor certification → FCDO apostille → embassy legalisation where required

York St John University is an exclusive HEDD partner. Standard third-party degree checks must therefore be submitted through HEDD. The current degree enquiry fee is £14.

HEDD degree verification

HEDD can check:

• current or former student status;
• the award obtained;
• the grade or classification; and
• attendance dates.

The candidate must provide a signed consent form as a PDF, JPG, PNG or TIF file.

This service is intended for third-party enquirers. A graduate seeking an official self-verification should contact HEDD about the appropriate route.

Check the awarding body

The exact wording on an older certificate is important.

Some historic St John’s College courses may have led to an award from another institution. The certificate may name:

• St John’s College, York;
• the University of Leeds;
• the University of York;
• a professional body; or
• another awarding organisation.

York St John states that certified-copy requests for University of Leeds or University of York certificates must be made directly to the relevant awarding university.

We therefore check both the teaching institution and the legal awarding body before certification begins.

Transcripts, certificates and official letters

Former students can order transcripts, replacement certificates, certified copies and other academic documents from York St John University where the University holds the relevant record.

An official transcript may show:

• modules studied;
• credit values;
• confirmed grades; and
• the final academic results.

York St John aims to process transcript requests within ten working days. Older records may need additional review.

Replacement certificates are available for eligible York St John University awards where the original has been lost, stolen or damaged. Only one original certificate may exist at a time, although additional certified copies can be ordered.

Solicitor verification and certification

A basic solicitor-certified copy confirms that the copy matches the document presented to the solicitor.

It does not independently confirm that the qualification appears in official academic records.

Our enhanced service reviews the document against reliable evidence, such as:

• a HEDD verification;
• an official transcript;
• a university letter;
• a replacement certificate; or
• confirmation from the named awarding body.

Where the evidence supports it, the solicitor can provide certification with authenticity confirmation.

FCDO apostille

After verification and solicitor certification, the document can proceed to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

An apostille authenticates the relevant UK signature, stamp or seal. It does not independently verify the underlying qualification.

The recommended sequence is:

academic verification → enhanced solicitor certification → FCDO apostille

Our 2 working day express FCDO apostille option covers the apostille stage only. It excludes HEDD processing, university record searches, transcript production, delivery and embassy legalisation.

Embassy legalisation

Documents intended for a non-Hague destination may require further embassy or consular legalisation.

A typical route is:

solicitor certification → FCDO legalisation → embassy legalisation

The receiving authority may also request an official transcript, university letter, certified translation or identity document.

What to send us

Please provide:

• a clear scan of the certificate;
• the transcript, if available;
• the candidate’s name during study;
• the course and qualification;
• attendance dates;
• award year;
• student number, if known;
• destination country; and
• receiving authority’s instructions.

We will identify whether HEDD, York St John University or another awarding institution provides the correct route.

Frequently asked questions

Who verifies St John’s College, York qualifications?

York St John University verifies the qualifications through HEDD.

Is HEDD the exclusive verification route?

Yes, for standard third-party degree verification.

How much does HEDD verification cost?

The current degree enquiry fee is £14.

Can former students obtain a transcript?

Yes, where York St John holds sufficient records. Transcripts may be supplied digitally or in printed form.

What if the certificate names the University of Leeds?

Verification and certified-copy requests may need to go directly to the University of Leeds rather than York St John University.

Does an apostille verify the qualification?

No. HEDD or the relevant awarding institution verifies the academic record. The apostille authenticates the relevant UK signature, stamp or seal.

Can Ginkgo Advisory manage the complete process?

Yes. We can coordinate verification, enhanced solicitor certification, FCDO apostille, embassy legalisation and return delivery.

Start your St John’s College York verification

Send a clear scan and the receiving authority’s requirements to:

Email: info@ginkgoadvisory.com
WhatsApp: +44 7388 833283