Seal of Biliteracy
How to Earn the Seal of Biliteracy
Washington State’s Seal of Biliteracy is awarded to graduating seniors who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and another language.
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Step 1: Meet English Language
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Step 2: Demonstrate Proficiency in Another Language
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Students must meet Washington State graduation requirements in English
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Students may qualify through one of the pathways below: Option A: World Language Credit by Proficiency Exam
Option B: AP Language Exam
Option C: IB Language Exam
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New for the Class of 2027: Advanced Seal of Biliteracy
The Advanced Seal of Biliteracy recognizes students demonstrating exceptionally high levels of multilingual proficiency.
Students may earn the Advanced Seal of Biliteracy by:
Demonstrating Advanced Low proficiency on an approved assessment.
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Earning the Seal of Biliteracy with an overall proficiency level of Intermediate Mid in two or more languages.
How Students Are Recognized
- Notation on student’s transcript
- Medallion at graduation
- Certificate of achievement