Educational Records
Medium of Instruction Certificate India (MOI) for NRIs
A short letter that may save you a language test.
Quick answer
A medium of instruction certificate is a letter from your Indian school, college or university confirming that your course was taught and examined in English. Some universities accept an MOI certificate instead of IELTS. We4NRI requests the letter from your institution, checks the wording and sends it to you.
An MOI certificate is a letter from your university saying your course was taught in English. We request it for you and ship it abroad.
What this service covers
Many foreign universities and a few immigration or licensing programmes accept proof that you studied in English instead of asking for another language test. The proof is a medium of instruction certificate from India, usually one page, issued by your institution on its letterhead. People also call it an MOI letter or MOI certificate.
Getting it is a slow errand. The registrar may need a specific form, the wording has to match what the receiving university expects, and the letter often needs a stamp or further attestation. We4NRI manages the request from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, checks the wording against your target requirement and chases the signature.
We serve NRIs and students in the USA, UAE, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Europe. Whether an MOI is accepted is decided by the receiving university or authority, not by us or the issuing institution.
Who this is for
- Students applying to universities abroad that accept an MOI certificate in place of IELTS or TOEFL.
- Professionals whose licensing body wants proof of English instruction.
- Applicants for programmes, including some Canada PR related steps, that list MOI among acceptable evidence.
- Graduates from Indian schools and colleges who never took a language exam.
How it works, step by step
- 1
Confirm what the receiver wants
We read the target university instructions and note the exact wording and format needed for the MOI.
- 2
Apply to the institution
We submit the request, with the right form and proofs, to your school, college or university.
- 3
Review the wording
When the draft letter arrives, we check it against your course, dates and the receiver requirements.
- 4
Stamp and attest
If required, the letter is signed, stamped and sent through attestation or apostille.
- 5
Ship
You receive the letter by courier. We send a scan earlier so you can use it for your application.
Documents to keep ready
Tick what you already have. We will use it to focus your first call on what is missing.
Key facts at a glance
- Issued by
- Your school, college or university
- What it states
- That the course was taught and assessed in English
- Common uses
- Admissions, English test waivers, and some visa or licensing applications
- Often paired with
- University transcripts and degree certificate
- Acceptance
- Decided by the receiving university, not by the issuer
MOI myths worth clearing up
Common belief
An MOI letter replaces an English test everywhere.
What is true
Only where the receiving organisation says it is acceptable. Always confirm in writing.
Common belief
Any college letter will do.
What is true
Receivers often expect specific wording, a signature from an authorised officer and the institution seal.
Common belief
MOI is only for degrees.
What is true
It can also be issued for school level education when the receiver asks for it.
Mistakes to avoid
- Assuming every university accepts an MOI certificate. Many still ask for IELTS or TOEFL.
- A letter that mentions the course but not the language of examination.
- Requesting it only after the application deadline has passed.
- Forgetting that some receivers want it sent directly by the institution.
Questions about medium of instruction certificate
It is an official letter from your educational institution stating that your programme was taught and examined in English. Some universities treat it as evidence of English proficiency for admission. It is not the same as a degree certificate, and each university decides whether to accept it.
Some universities say yes, usually with conditions. Others do not. Check the admissions page of each university, ask in writing if unsure, and keep their reply on file. Acceptance is a decision for the receiving university, so never assume it from a forum post. Keep their reply on file.
Apply to the registrar or controller of examinations with your roll number and identity proof. Formats vary by university. We prepare the request, check the wording and collect the signed letter for you. Many institutions also ask for a covering note stating who will receive the letter.
Yes, subject to the institution agreeing. Tell us which level the receiver wants, school or degree, and we apply to the right body. Older schools may need to search archived records, which can add time.
Only if the receiver or destination country asks for it. If so, we arrange it after the institution issues the letter. Ask the receiving university first, because many accept a plain stamped letter. Attestation adds time and cost.
Rules for language proof differ by programme and change often. For Canada PR, most applicants still need an approved language test. Confirm with the programme before you order an MOI letter. Many programmes list their own accepted evidence, so read the current instructions closely.
It depends on how responsive the institution is. Some issue within days, others take longer. Timing varies, so we give you a realistic estimate in your quote. Starting early matters, because a signature from a single officer can hold the letter up.
Last updated 6 October 2026. Rules and fees change, so we confirm the current position before we start your order.
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