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Keeping communities healthy, safe, and connected.

Offering 8,600 linguists and 265 languages

Our mission for equity with language access

Excel Interpreting and Translating is a California focused language company based in Sacramento. We believe that bridging the language gap is critical to ensuring equal access of resources and building better-served communities for everyone, regardless of English proficiency. Our mission is to facilitate effective communication between our clients and the limited-English proficient customers they work with, by providing culturally-sensitive and linguistically-qualified interpreters and translators.

By ensuring language access, we are working towards a community where every individual, irrespective of their linguistic background, has equal opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute. Join us in our mission. Together, we can create a world where language is a bridge, not a barrier. Whether you are in need of our services or wish to be part of our mission in the delivery of interpretation or translation services, connect with us. Let's build a linguistically inclusive future.

Which language solution do you need?

We make it easy for you to connect with your client, from anywhere in the world.

Video Remote or
In-Person Interpreting

Our network of over 8,600 interpreters can assist with any language, anywhere in California.

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Written Document
Translation

We offer 265 languages and support your translation projects from anywhere in the world.

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Over the Phone
Interpreting (OPI)

A great alternative when your need is time sensitive or when an in-person interpreter is not available.

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Depth of expertise in a wide array of industries

Don’t see your specific industry listed? Let’s start a conversation to see if we’re a good fit.

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Education Services
  • Education
  • IEPs & ELAC meetings
  • Parent-teacher conferences
  • Student assessments
  • Biliteracy certification
  • Testing
Healthcare Services
  • Healthcare
  • QMEs
  • AMEs
  • Doctor and dental visits
  • Mental health
  • Family conferences
Social Services
  • Social Services
  • Home visits
  • Group meetings
  • Parenting classes
  • Supervised visits
  • Team decision meetings
Legal Services
  • Legal
  • Depositions
  • Trials
  • Hearings
  • Attorney and client visits
  • Workers compensation

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Provide us with your project details through our convenient form or contact us directly at 1 (800) 915-0638 ext. 101.

The truth is in the numbers

With over 62 years of combined interpreting experience, we have a proven track record of success.

98%

Successful Completion Rate

We remain accountable to fill all requests, at an overall successful completion rate of 98/100.

265

Rare and Common Languages

We will fill all of your language requests, including all languages of lesser diffusion.

8,600+

Professional Linguists and Growing

Our job is to carefully vet, match, and connect you with a qualified linguist.

100%

Security & HIPAA Compliant

Our third party annual compliance audits ensures our internal business functions and processes meet established guidelines.

What makes our team special?

We’re a single stop for everything you need and more.

Service Benefits

Common Languages

Other Companies

Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin

Our Excel Team

All languages

Rare Languages

A small handful

All languages

Service Coverage & Regions

Limited to major cities

All of California

Successful Fill Rate

75%, usually just the common languages

98% of all your requests

Linguists

1 - 2 years of experience, in-house “certified”

5 - 30 years of experience, security & health screened, state certified

Scheduling Team

Call center or bots

Real, expert staff

Scheduling Software & Data

Monthly service fee

All inclusive

Compliance

Not audited

Biannual external/third-party audits

Confidence from those you trust

Here’s what our clients are saying:
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"I practice law in various counties throughout California. I have utilized Excel’s language interpreter in court and have found its services to be professional and excellent. All of the court staff and clients were impressed with the skill, knowledge and services."

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Curtis Sok Attorney at Law
Fresno, California

“Excel’s language interpreters have provided prompt and effective services in a variety of settings, including the Emergency Department, Acute Care Services, Surgical Units as well as facilitating communication during Mental Health Procedures.”

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Fernando Pineda Interpreting Services Manager
Kaweah Delta Hospital, Visalia, California

Some common questions

  • 1. What mode of interpretation do you require?

    Simultaneous or Consecutive? The skillset for simultaneous and consecutive are quite different, and not all interpreters have equal capabilities. While simultaneous interpreting can reduce the meeting time by half the speed, it may not be the most effective communication style for your clients. Understanding the difference can save time, money and determine how smooth the meeting will run for you and your clients.

  • 2. What is the difference between agency certified and court certified interpreters?

    First, there are many levels of certification in the language industry. While contracting with an LSP can make things easier, the caveat is being able to hire a court certified interpreter who is in fact licensed by notable industry testing entities, as opposed to hiring an “agency certified” interpreter. The difference here is not just pricing; often it’s quality. Agency certified interpreters are interpreters whose skills have been assessed by the language agency they work for. For medical and for school or non-court related assignments, agency certifications are usually acceptable. However, for court and legal related matters, working with court certified interpreters is usually not optional but mandatory. To avoid compromising the integrity of the case, it is recommended that you utilize services of a court certified interpreter.

  • 3. How do I know need a court certified foreign language interpreter?

    Currently, the law requires the use of California state licensed, certified interpreters for most legal and medical interpreting assignments. While hiring a court certified interpreter is ideal in every legal related situation; it is not always practical. It may be cost prohibitive or there may not be an interpreter available altogether. Choosing the appropriate level of certification will depend on the individual job or the requesting party. If you are not sure what you are doing, working with a respected; transparent language service provider (LSP) can make a huge difference. A skilled LSP will ask the right questions and guide you and your clients to successful outcomes.

  • 4. How do I know the interpreter I am getting is certified?

    Being “court certified” means your linguist has had his or her language proficiency skills assessed by a well-recognized industry testing agency. You can ensure that your linguist is court certified by asking for the interpreter’s name and cross referencing it with the following certification agencies:

    • California Judicial Council Court Certified and Court Registered legal interpreters
    • Federally Certified Interpreters
    • California State Personnel Board (Administrative and Medical) licensed interpreters
    • Certified Medical Interpreters (CMI)
    • The American Translators Association (ATA) -the only agency that gages translation skills
  • 5. What is the cost of interpretation services?

    Factors that influence interpreter fees include certification levels required for the job, language, availability of interpreters, duration of the job, nature of the interpretation, mileage, travel time and/or lodging. Depending on the level of certification, there is usually a two hour to a half-day, industry practice, minimum requirement. Scheduling interpreter services in advance will help keep costs to a minimum.

  • 6. Why you should book interpreter services in advance?

    Advance scheduling, with as much advance notice as possible, will ensure local interpreters are hired. Hiring a local interpreter means you can avoid costs related to travel time, mileage and possible lodging for interpreters who travel across counties for assignments. If you are seeking to hire licensed court interpreters from the state of California, consider the fact that there are only so many for each language pair, within a specific region of the state. Avoid running the risk of interpreter unavailability by booking someone in advance.

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