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Translation & Interpretation services in Oxford
Precise translation and interpreting services in Oxford — supporting academic institutions, businesses, healthcare providers, and individuals with expert communication in 300+ languages.
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LITS provides certified translation and professional interpreting services for clients across Oxford and the wider Oxfordshire region. Working across academic, legal, medical, scientific, and corporate settings, every assignment is handled by qualified native speakers with the subject-matter expertise demanded by Oxford’s highly skilled, internationally connected community.
We support institutions such as the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes University, NHS trusts, solicitors, publishers, and global businesses with confidential, accurate, and timely language services

why clients in Oxford choose lITS
- Native-speaking translators and interpreters trained across legal, medical, scientific, publishing, and academic fields — selected for their accuracy and subject knowledge.
Certified translations for official use
Translations meeting the requirements of UK courts, the Home Office, UKVI, and academic institutions — including qualifications, research documents, and immigration papers.Wide language coverage
Services in over 300 languages reflecting Oxford's international student and resident population — including Mandarin, Arabic, Polish, Urdu, German, French, Spanish, and many more.Responsive, flexible service
Same-day and weekend availability, with personal support throughout each project.

Supporting Oxford's diverse community
Helping Oxford's multilingual residents, students, and institutions communicate clearly across every sector.
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Translation Services for Oxford Businesses & Residents
Our Interpreting Services in Oxford
Specialist Interpreters
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Industries we support in Oxford
Who Can Benefit from Our Services?
Higher Education & research
Providing support to organisations like the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes University, and associated research institutes to translate academic transcripts, research papers, and supporting documents — alongside interpreting for international students and visiting scholars.
Healthcare & NHS
Supporting Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with medical interpreting and translated patient information.
Legal & Immigration
Certified translations and qualified interpreters for solicitors, immigration tribunals, family courts, and asylum casework across Oxford and Oxfordshire.
Manufacturing & Enginering
With major automotive manufacturing at Cowley and a strong engineering presence, Oxford's industrial sector benefits from technical translation for manuals, specifications, and international contracts.
Science, technology & publishing
Oxford's strong science, biotech, and academic publishing sectors — including Oxford University Press — rely on translation for research papers, scientific documentation, patents, and international rights work.
public sector & local government
Translation and interpreting for Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council — supporting housing, social care, public health, and outreach for multilingual communities.
Local expertise, global reach
Oxford holds the second-highest ethnic minority population in South East England, with 35% of residents born outside the UK and a strong international student community making up around 22% of the population. Communities across Cowley, Headington, East Oxford, and the city centre speak Mandarin, Arabic, Polish, Urdu, French, German, Spanish, and many other languages.
As home to the world's oldest English-speaking university and a centre for science, publishing, healthcare, and automotive manufacturing, Oxford's demand for skilled language services spans academia, research, and global business. LITS combines local understanding with a UK-wide linguist network across 300+ languages.

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Whether you need certified translation for academic, legal, or immigration purposes, interpreters for NHS appointments or research events, or specialist translation for publishing and science, LITS provides reliable language support across Oxford.
- Fast Turnaround Times
- Available 24/7 - 365
- Competitive Rates
- Quality Service
- Strong Partnerships
FAQs
Do you provide sworn or notarised translations?
Yes we do. We can arrange notarisation or apostille legalisation when required for overseas authorities.
How do I submit my documents?
Simply upload your files through our secure portal or email them to us. We’ll respond with a quote and timeline, and handle the rest.
Are your interpreters qualified for NHS and court work?
All interpreters hold recognised qualifications (e.g., DPSI, NRPSI) and undergo enhanced DBS checks.
Do you translate handwritten or scanned documents?
As long as the text is legible, we can produce an accurate, certified translation. We’ll confirm any unclear sections first.
