Certificates & Awards
Free Printable Certificates for Teachers
15 ready-made certificate templates — customize with any student name, teacher name, class, and message, then print instantly. No account required. Works on any printer, including black-and-white.
Choose a certificate
Pick from 15 ready-made designs for any occasion.
Customize instantly
Add the student's name, your name, class, school, date, and a personal message.
Print or save as PDF
Print right from your browser or save as PDF to keep on file.
All Certificates
All templates are free, customizable, and printer-friendly.
Student of the Week
RecognitionCelebrate your star student with this elegant weekly recognition certificate. Customize with the student's name, class, and a personal message.
Math Star Certificate
AchievementRecognize outstanding math skills with this bright star-themed certificate. Perfect for rewarding mastery, effort, or improvement in mathematics.
Reading Star Certificate
AchievementCelebrate a love of reading with this star certificate. Use it for reading milestones, book reports, or reading challenge completions.
Kindness Award
RecognitionRecognize students who show exceptional kindness and empathy. A beautiful ribbon-style award for SEL and character education.
Creativity Award
RecognitionCelebrate creative thinking and original ideas with this vibrant award certificate. Ideal for art, writing, projects, and creative problem-solving.
Most Improved Certificate
AchievementHonor growth and hard work with this achievement certificate. A powerful motivator that recognizes effort and progress over time.
Homework Hero Certificate
RecognitionReward students who consistently complete their homework with this fun hero-themed certificate. Great for reinforcing responsible habits.
Great Helper Certificate
RecognitionRecognize students who go above and beyond to help classmates and teachers. Encourages a culture of helpfulness in your classroom.
Teamwork Award
RecognitionCelebrate collaboration and teamwork with this ribbon-style certificate. Perfect for group projects and cooperative learning activities.
Science Star Certificate
AchievementRecognize curiosity, experimentation, and scientific thinking with this star certificate. Great for science fairs, lab work, or STEM achievements.
Writing Award
AchievementCelebrate exceptional writing with this elegant award certificate. Use it for creative writing, essays, poems, or any writing achievement.
Perfect Attendance Certificate
AchievementRecognize students who show up every day with this formal attendance certificate. Perfect for end-of-term recognition.
Birthday Certificate
CelebrationCelebrate student birthdays with this warm, cheerful certificate. A simple and meaningful way to make every student feel special on their big day.
Completion Certificate
AchievementA versatile completion certificate for any unit, project, course, or program. Customize the message for any achievement.
Graduation Certificate
CelebrationMark the milestone of moving up with this elegant graduation certificate. Suitable for any grade-level promotion or program graduation.
Tips for printing certificates
- →Print on cardstock (65 lb or heavier) for a professional feel.
- →All designs print cleanly in black-and-white — no color ink required.
- →Use landscape orientation. Certificates are designed for 11" × 8.5".
- →Save as PDF first to keep a digital copy in your records.
- →Signed certificates feel more meaningful — leave the date and teacher line blank and sign by hand.
- →Logged-in teachers can save customizations to reuse each week.