Graduation certificate templates and badges
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A graduation certificate template is the paper a learner takes home at the end of a program. Preschools use one for a leaving day, schools for the end of a grade or senior year, colleges and bootcamps for the final ceremony, and companies for the end of a training academy. Families often put it in a frame, so it is worth getting right.
A good graduation certificate names the graduate, the program or level they completed, the school and the date, and it is signed by a head, a dean or a program lead. For young children a warm, simple line is enough; for a diploma, the wording is more formal. You can hand over the printed page on stage and send a digital copy for the graduate to share.
Wording
What to write on a graduation certificate
Use these lines as they are, or as a start for your own. Every template comes with wording you can change in the studio.
Wording for a graduation certificate for kids
- “Congratulations on graduating from Kindergarten. We are so proud of you!”
- “Has finished preschool and is ready for the next adventure.”
- “For learning, playing and growing all year long.”
Wording for a printable graduation diploma
- “Has satisfactorily completed the course of study and is awarded this diploma.”
- “Is hereby declared a graduate of the Class of 2027.”
- “Has met every requirement of the program and graduates with distinction.”
Short lines for the badge or the card
- “Graduate. Class of 2027.”
- “Congratulations, graduate!”
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FAQ
Questions, answered
A diploma is the formal document that a school or college gives when a full course of study is done. A graduation certificate is simpler and is common for early years, short programs and bootcamps. Both record that the learner met the requirements.
The graduate's name, the program or level completed, the name of the school or organization, the date and the signature of a head or program lead. For kids, add a short, kind message.
Yes. Many preschools and kindergartens hold a small ceremony at the end of the year and give each child a certificate. It marks the move to the next stage and children enjoy it.
Usually the head teacher, principal, dean or program director, often with the class teacher. For a university diploma, the president or registrar may also sign.
At the graduation ceremony, during or just after the walk across the stage. If the final results are not ready yet, send a digital copy as soon as they are confirmed.
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