Trinity Laban Degree Verification, Solicitor Certification and Apostille

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is a recognised UK higher education provider. It awards its own undergraduate and taught postgraduate degrees, while City St George’s, University of London validates its research degrees.

Ginkgo Advisory can coordinate direct degree 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

Trinity Laban qualifications cannot be verified through HEDD.

The verification request must be made directly to Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. Candidate consent is required.

The usual route is:

direct Trinity Laban verification → enhanced solicitor certification → FCDO apostille → embassy legalisation where required

Direct Trinity Laban degree verification

The institution may be asked to confirm:

• whether the candidate was a student;
• the qualification awarded;
• the grade or classification; and
• attendance dates.

A request should include:

• the candidate’s name during study;
• any previous name;
• course and qualification;
• study dates;
• award year;
• student number, if known;
• a clear certificate copy; and
• signed candidate consent.

Verification should be requested through Trinity Laban’s Registry or official contact route.

Transcripts and replacement certificates

Academic transcripts containing grades and final-award confirmation are available for students who graduated from 2003 onwards.

Anyone who completed a programme before 2003 should contact Registry before ordering because transcript or confirmation-of-study availability depends on the records retained.

Trinity Laban’s alumni service currently states that transcripts and certificate copies cost £30. It aims to issue transcripts within two weeks, although processing may take longer during busy periods.

The replacement route depends on the awarding body. Trinity Laban’s online store provides replacement certificates for eligible Trinity Laban-validated diplomas. Degrees validated by City University or its successor must follow the relevant City St George’s route.

Check the qualification type

Trinity Laban documents may relate to:

• an undergraduate degree;
• a taught master’s degree;
• an MPhil or PhD;
• a conservatoire diploma;
• a professional music or dance qualification;
• a short course; or
• a qualification awarded by another validating university.

The institution now awards its own taught degrees. Research qualifications continue to be validated by City St George’s, University of London.

We check the awarding body printed on the certificate before arranging verification or legalisation.

Solicitor verification and certification

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

It does not independently establish that Trinity Laban issued the document or that the candidate obtained the qualification.

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

• direct Trinity Laban verification;
• an official transcript;
• a replacement certificate;
• confirmation of studies;
• City St George’s verification; or
• another official awarding-body 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 UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

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

The recommended route is:

academic verification → enhanced solicitor certification → FCDO apostille

Our 2 working day express FCDO apostille option covers the apostille stage only. It excludes university verification, transcript production, replacement certificates, delivery and embassy processing.

Embassy legalisation

Documents intended for a destination outside the Hague Apostille Convention 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, award letter, certified translation or supporting identity document.

What to send us

Please provide:

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

We will identify whether verification should come from Trinity Laban, City St George’s or another awarding body.

Frequently asked questions

Can HEDD verify a Trinity Laban qualification?

No. Degree data must be verified directly by Trinity Laban.

Can former students obtain a transcript?

Yes, for many qualifications completed from 2003 onwards. Earlier students should ask Registry whether sufficient records remain.

Who verifies a Trinity Laban research degree?

Research degrees are validated by City St George’s, University of London, so its records may form part of the verification route.

Does an apostille verify the qualification?

No. Trinity Laban or the relevant awarding university 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 direct verification, enhanced solicitor certification, FCDO apostille, embassy legalisation and return delivery.

Start your Trinity Laban verification

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

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