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The Seal is officially designated on the student’s transcript and with a graphic on the student’s diploma.  \nWho can get the Seal?  \nThis award is intended for all high school graduates in Illinois who can demonstrate the required level of language proficiency. There is no course requirement or seattime minimum. This award signifies communicative competence in English and a LOTE, regardless of how or when proficiency in English or the LOTE was achieved.  \nHow is the Seal earned?  \nThe school from which your child graduates awards the Seal as a graduation award. During Grades 9-12, your child may show their proficiency in English anda LOTE with any of the state-approved assessments. They do not have to test one language before the other.  \nWant more information?  \nVisit the Seal of Biliteracy website for more details, such as college credits awarded for the Seal at different universities. You can also ask your high school’s principal, counselors, or language teachers about the Seal program.  \n[www.isbe.net/multilingual](www.isbe.net/multilingual)  \nDecember 2025  \nThe Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy  \nParent Guide  \nEnglish Proficiency  \n1. ACT with writing  \n2. SAT with essay  \n3. AP Language & Composition  \n4. Dual Credit GPA  \n5.  Language tests approved by the program  \nLOTE Proficiency  \n1. AP Language and Culture  \n2. Other language tests approved by the program  \n3. Alternative evidence portfolio  \nAll qualifying test scores and portfolio submissions must be from the student’s 9-12th grade academic years.  \nWhy did Illinois establish the state seal of biliteracy?  \n✓ To encourage the study of world languages.  \n✓ To officially certify attainment of biliteracy.  \n✓ To provide employers with a method of identifying multilinguals.  \n✓ To provide universities with an additional  \nmethod to recognize applicants seeking admission and language placement.  \n✓ To prepare students with 21st century skills.  \n✓ To recognize the value of world language and native language instruction.  \n✓ To strengthen intergroup relationships, affirm the value of diversity, and honor the multiple cultures and languages of a community!  \nHow can they demonstrate their language proficiency?  \nDoes your child know a language other than English? They may be eligible for this award.  \nThe Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy  \nBackground  \nThe Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy is a graduation award that may be presented to students who have attained a high level of proficiency in English plus at least one language other than English (LOTE) . The Seal is officially designated on the student’s transcript and with a graphic on the student’s diploma.  \nThis award is intended for all high school graduates in Illinois who can demonstrate the level of language proficiency required. There is no course requirement or seat-time minimum. This award signifies communicative competence in English and a LOTE, regardless of how or when proficiency in English or the LOTE was achieved.  \nBilingualism is an asset that reflects not only language proficiency but also cultural competence. These skills are essential for 21st century graduates. 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