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Defines complete-domain and partial-domain options for languages other than English (LOTE), explains scoring requirements for discrete modality scores, and states that composite scores do not qualify. Includes how international assessments may be used, describes the required English proficiency demonstration, and notes vendor language availability updates. 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For these languages, partial-domain assessments are also allowable for public or non-public schools due to access challenges.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":125,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":127,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":129,"site_id":62},312161,1790554680,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":132},{"doc_id":129,"user_id":133,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":66,"doc_module":4,"category_id":19,"category_name":20,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":134,"file_id":135,"file_url":136,"file_type":137,"file_size":138,"view_count":105,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":34,"language":139,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":140,"faqs":141,"seo_title":142,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":143,"read_time":144,"preview_page_count":4},4398046744996,"SY2026-27 Approved Assessments for the Illinois State  \nSeal of Biliteracy  \nComplete-Domain: Language other than English  \nComplete-domain assessments are nationally recognized and readily available assessments for a language other than English (LOTE) that fully satisfy the criteria for the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy. Districts must use complete-domain assessments for all languages unless the needed language does not have an approved complete-domain assessment. Generally, complete-domain assessments evaluate a student’s communicative competence in each domain that characterizes that language and provide corresponding discrete scores in those domains. If the assessment provides discrete scores for different modalities of the language, each score must meet the minimum criteria. Composite scores do not qualify.  \nPartial-Domain: Language other than English  \nPartial-domain assessments are also nationally recognized assessments that measure proﬁciency in a LOTE but may combine or infer scores in certain domains based on student performance in other domains. This may be an assessment that offers one score for speaking/listening and one score for reading/writing. Partial-domain assessments may be used to demonstrate the levels of proﬁciency necessary to earn the Seal of Biliteracy until a complete-domain assessment is approved. Districts may not use partial-domain assessments for languages that have complete-domain assessments available. If the assessment provides discrete scores for different modalities of the language, each score must meet the minimum criteria. Composite scores do not qualify.  \nInternational Assessments: Language other than English  \nThe listed international assessments have been approved by ISBE and may be used to qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy. These exams are typically only used by heritage language and culture programs. Due to the challenges in accessing these exams outside of a heritage language school, the Partial-Domain assessments for these languages are also allowable for public or non-public schools.  \nEnglish  \nPer  Illinois School Code 105 ILCS 5/2-3.159 and 23 Illinois Administrative Code 680, students must demonstrate a high level of proﬁciency in English as well as a language other than English (LOTE) to qualify for the Seal. These are the approved methods for demonstrating English proﬁciency.  \nNOTE:  \nAssessment vendors may update their language offerings periodically and may add or remove languages that are available. While a language may be listed as available under a partial-domain assessment, the complete-domain will take precedence. This chart is dated 07/01/2026 . Please conﬁrm with the vendor listed if you would like to conﬁrm language availability after that time.  \nComplete-Domain: Language other than English  \nDistricts and schools must use complete-domain assessments for all languages for which one is available. The following assessments have met the approval criteria of  Ill. Adm. Rule 680 and are not endorsed, sponsored, or funded by ISBE. The responsibility lies with the participating public or nonpublic district/school to purchase and administer the assessment in accordance with rule and law.  \n\n| Approved Complete-Domain Assessment | Languages Available* | Minimum Score to Qualify for Seal | Minimum Score to Qualify for Commendation |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proﬁciency in Languages (AAPPL) Measure – FORM B | American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish. | I-5\u003Cbr>Intermediate High (ACTFL) | I-1\u003Cbr>Intermediate Low (ACTFL) |\n| ACTFL Latin Interpretive Reading Assessment (ALIRA) | Latin | I-5\u003Cbr>Intermediate High (ACTFL) | I-1\u003Cbr>Intermediate Low (ACTFL) |\n| Advanced Placement (AP®) ** Language and Culture exam\u003Cbr>Exam ordering | Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish | 4 | 3 |\n| Advanced Placement (AP®) ** Latin\u003Cbr>Exam ord","cbCaiojOeIEUsSvV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiojOeIEUsSvV","pdf",370047,"English","# Complete-Domain: Language other than English\n## Partial-Domain: Language other than English\n## International Assessments: Language other than English\n# English\n## Note on vendor language availability\n# Complete-Domain assessment requirements and approved list\n## Approved Complete-Domain Assessment table","[{\"question\":\"What is the difference between complete-domain and partial-domain LOTE assessments for the Seal of Biliteracy?\",\"answer\":\"Complete-domain assessments fully satisfy Illinois requirements and provide discrete scores per language domain, while partial-domain assessments may combine or infer scores across domains. Partial-domain options can be used only until a complete-domain assessment for that language is approved.\"},{\"question\":\"What scoring rules apply when an assessment reports multiple language modalities?\",\"answer\":\"If the assessment provides discrete scores for different modalities (e.g., speaking/listening or reading/writing), each score must meet the minimum criteria. Composite scores do not qualify.\"},{\"question\":\"How are approved international assessments for heritage language programs used?\",\"answer\":\"The listed international assessments are approved by ISBE and may qualify for the Seal, typically used by heritage language and culture programs. For these languages, partial-domain assessments are also allowable for public or non-public schools due to access challenges.\"}]","SY2026-27 Approved Assessments for the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy | PDF",1789895330,18]