Letter of recommendation for a student

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• Your name

  For example: Dr Helen Park

• Your role and school

  For example: Head of Biology, Westbrook Secondary School

• Your email or phone

  For example: h.park@westbrook.example

• Addressed to

  For example: The Admissions Committee, Eastern University

• Student

  For example: Lina Haddad

• What the student is applying for

  For example: the BSc in Environmental Science

• How you know the student, and for how long

  For example: I have taught Lina biology for three years and supervised her science fair project.

• Her or his main strengths

  For example: Lina is curious, organised and generous with classmates. She learns quickly from mistakes and asks excellent questions.

• A real example

  One specific story is worth more than a list of adjectives.

  For example: For her project she measured pollution in the town river for six months, built her own charts and presented to the town council, which later changed where it tests the water.

• Results and activities (optional)optional

  For example: Top 3% of her year in sciences, captain of the debate team, volunteer at the animal shelter.

• Your recommendation

  For example: I recommend Lina without reservation

1. 1Strengths
2. 2An example
3. 3Recommendation

1. 01

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2. 02

   Check

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3. 03

   Download

   Save it as a Word document to edit further, or as a PDF to send or print.

What details does this template ask for?

The form asks for 11 details, starting with Your name, Your role and school, Your email or phone, Addressed to, Student. 1 more are optional.

Can I download this template as Word or PDF?

Yes. When you have filled in the form, save it as a Word document to keep editing, or as a PDF to send or print. It is free and needs no account.

Is what I type sent anywhere?

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What should I check before I use this template?

Write only what you know to be true and can stand behind. Some applications ask for a particular form or send the letter straight to the school, so check what the receiver wants first.

Are these personal letter templates free?

Yes. Each one is free to fill in and download as Word or PDF, with no account.

Will an office accept an authorization letter?

Many do, often with a copy of your ID. Some have their own form, so ask the office first. For property or court matters you may need a notarised power of attorney.

Does a child travel consent letter work for every border?

Rules differ by country and airline. Check what the destination and the airline ask for, and bring ID copies and contact details for both parents.

Who should sign the letter?

The person giving the consent or statement, with the date. Some offices also want a witness or a notary, so ask before you rely on it.

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