Teesside Polytechnic Degree Verification and Apostille

Teesside Polytechnic was a recognised UK institution that gave awards between 1969 and 1992. It gained university status in 1992 and later became Teesside University.

Ginkgo Advisory can arrange 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

Teesside University verifies Teesside Polytechnic qualifications through HEDD.

The usual route is:

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

The current HEDD degree enquiry fee is £31.

HEDD degree verification

HEDD can check:

• current or former student status;
• the qualification awarded;
• the grade or classification; and
• attendance dates.

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

Teesside University will only confirm the information entered in the request. It will not supply missing or additional details.

Applicants should therefore provide the correct:

• qualification type;
• full course name;
• classification or grade;
• year of award; and
• attendance dates.

The consent form must also name Qualification Check.

Why accurate information matters

A broad request asking whether someone “has a degree” may not be enough.

The submitted details must match the University’s records. An incorrect course title, award year or classification may result in a negative or inconclusive response.

We review the certificate and available academic documents before submitting the verification.

Transcripts and replacement documents

Teesside University provides former students with official documents through its online shop, including:

• academic transcripts;
• previous-student letters;
• replacement certificates;
• certified certificate copies; and
• diploma supplements for eligible awards.

The University aims to process electronic documents within two weeks and other requests within four weeks.

Transcripts for awards before 2000 may not always be available. Where the historic record is incomplete, the University may suggest another form of evidence.

A previous-student letter may confirm enrolment, attendance or an award where a detailed transcript cannot be produced.

Check the awarding body

An older certificate may show Teesside Polytechnic alongside another validating or awarding organisation.

The wording matters because the teaching institution and legal awarding body may not always be the same.

We check:

• the institution named on the certificate;
• the awarding body;
• the qualification type;
• the award date; and
• any official signatures or seals.

This review helps identify who should verify the qualification and who can issue a replacement certificate.

Solicitor verification and certification

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

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

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

• a HEDD verification result;
• an academic transcript;
• a previous-student letter;
• a replacement certificate;
• a certified university copy; or
• another reliable academic record.

Where the evidence supports it, our 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 academic qualification.

The recommended process is:

academic verification → enhanced solicitor certification → FCDO apostille

Our 2 working day express FCDO apostille option covers the apostille stage only.

It does not include:

• HEDD processing;
• university record searches;
• transcript production;
• replacement certificates;
• courier delivery; or
• embassy legalisation.

Embassy legalisation

Documents intended for a non-Hague destination may require additional 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 full course name;
• qualification type;
• classification or grade;
• attendance dates;
• year of award;
• student number, if known;
• destination country; and
• receiving authority’s instructions.

We will confirm the appropriate verification, certification and legalisation route.

Frequently asked questions

Who verifies Teesside Polytechnic qualifications?

Teesside University verifies them through HEDD.

How much does HEDD verification cost?

The current degree enquiry fee is £31.

Must the consent form name Qualification Check?

Yes. HEDD states that Qualification Check must be named on the consent form.

Will Teesside University provide missing information?

No. The University only confirms the details entered in the request. Applicants must provide the correct course, qualification, classification and award year.

Can former students obtain a transcript?

Possibly. Teesside University provides transcript services, but records for awards before 2000 may not always be available.

Does an apostille verify the degree?

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

Can Ginkgo Advisory handle the complete process?

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

Start your Teesside Polytechnic verification

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

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