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Seal of Biliteracy
Seal of Biliteracy
Seal of Biliteracy & World Language Credits
Any student in grades 9-12 who has obtained language skills outside the classroom can earn high school credit in any language by taking an assessment.
Students who are taking a class cannot receive additional credits by taking the competency-based test. The grade earned in the class takes precedence over the competency-based testing score. Seniors in the fourth year or beyond in a language may take these tests to show eligibility for the Seal of Biliteracy.
Seal of Biliteracy FAQ
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The Washington State Seal of Biliteracy is established to recognize public high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in one or more world languages in addition to English. “Participating school districts with students eligible to receive the seal shall place a notation on a student’s high school diploma and high school transcript indicating that the student has earned the seal.” (RCW 28A.230.125)
The seal will be available to districts to formally recognize students that demonstrate:- Proficiency in English
Met graduation requirements - Proficiency in a language other than English
Eligible to receive four credits on one of the state approved world language competency-based tests
Receives a score of three or higher on the AP Language Exam.
Receives a score of four or higher on the IB Language Exam.
- Proficiency in English
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- Heritage speakers who meet the criteria.
- Students who have lived abroad and acquired reading, writing and speaking skills in a language other than English.
- Students who have learned a language in a coursework environment who meet the requirements.
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- Marked on student’s transcript.
- Seal from the state to go on diploma.
World Language Competency Credit
Depending on your language, you will take one or more of several available assessments to determine your proficiency. It may be on the computer or over the phone. All assessments will be evaluated based on ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2012 from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Credit will be granted if you meet the following levels of proficiency:
Novice Mid - 1 credit
Novice High - 2 credits
Intermediate Low - 3 credits
Intermediate Mid - 4 credits
Credit will appear on the transcript with a “P” for pass as the grade mark.
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To sign up for the World Language Competency Credit Test, click below. Once you register, you'll be sent more information.
World Language Competency Test Sign Up
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