Whenever empirical outcomes matter, speak with us before making a decision.

Although we translate many different types of texts – from simple letters to textbooks – we specialize in translating testing and measurement tools (e.g., clinical outcomes assessments, market research and public health surveys, academic tests, etc.) and other sensitive scientific and technical documents.

All clients are equally important, no matter their corporate size. Whether you are a small non-profit or a global corporation, we tailor our services to meet your needs.

Linguistic validation consists of translation and cognitive debriefing. If cognitive debriefing doesn’t take place, then it’s just a translation that is not linguistically validated.

The cost is built on the number of steps that are necessary to validate the translation.  For a brand new translation, there are at least 2 full translations of the same document, plus at least 2 content reviews and editing.  

Therefore, linguistically validated translations are more expensive than a classic translation from Language A to Language B.

Things to consider:

• Is linguistic validation necessary for the document you wish to have translated?

• Do you wish to start with an existing translation?

• Is the existing translation accompanied with a translation certificate that outlines its translation methodology?

• How long is the document?

• Who is the target audience for cognitive debriefing?

• Have you allocated adequate time for cognitive debriefing?

The best way to get an accurate price for your translation project is to complete our Request for Quote form.

Once you submit it, we will provide you with a free quote with no obligations.

Like all responsible translation agencies, Santium follows established best practices and regulatory requirements to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency in every project.

Most other language service providers approach scientific and medical translation as a simple linguistic conversion, often relying on outdated notions of “equivalency” shaped by misinformation and misapplied guidance from third-party licensing representatives, especially in the clinical outcomes assessment space.

This oversimplified view has pushed much of the industry toward speed-centered automated solutions that sacrifice accuracy, relevance, and functional intent in complex medical and technical documents.

At Santium, we take a different approach. While we also use modern technologies to assist with speed of translation and reviews, our priority is, and will remain, scientific quality, cultural and linguistic relevance, and the preservation of nuanced meaning within its intended context. 

Every translation is completed by highly qualified translators and editors with the specific expertise required to support reliable, context-relevant, functional and usable translations.

Our subject-matter experts are always there to fulfill your most demanding linguistic requirements and our dedicated project managers will work with you throughout your translation project to ensure accuracy, relevance and usability.