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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. The Seal of Biliteracy formally acknowledges these strengths by providing students with a meaningful credential. Implementing the Seal of Biliteracy in your school or district demonstrates a commitment to preparing and supporting globally-competent graduates. It also motivates students to achieve at high levels by giving them a clear, rewarding goal. Oneof the most important factors in a successful Seal of Biliteracy program is fostering a school climate that values and celebrates linguistic and cultural diversity.  \nIn Illinois, 105 ILCS 5/2-3.159 codifies two further benefits to earning the State Seal. Public institutions of higher education must recognize the Seal as equivalent to two years of high school foreign language credit and must also award college credit to recipients. For more information, please visit the resources section of the program website.  \nIllinois accepts a variety of proficiency exams or portfolio options for students to demonstrate proficiency in English and subsequent languages. The approved language exams are listed on our [website. Contact](website. Contact biliteracy@isbe.net)[ ](website. Contact biliteracy@isbe.net)[biliteracy@isbe.net](website. Contact biliteracy@isbe.net) for assistance.  \nHow do I start a program? What are the yearly expectations and deadlines? How do we physically award the seal at graduation? What support is there for districts, teachers, and students pursuing this honor? All questions can be answered by visiting our website.  \n[www.isbe](www.isbe.net/multilingual)[.net/multilingual](www.isbe.net/multilingual)  \nNovember 2025  \nILLINOIS  \nSTATE BOARD OF  \nEDUCATION  \nThe Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy  \nState Seal of Biliteracy  \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 as well as in at least one  \nlanguage other than English (LOTE) . It is officially designated on the student’s transcript and with a graphic on the student’s diploma.  \nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS  \nEnglish Proficiency (CHOOSE ONE)  \n1. ACCESS for ELLs: 4.8 composite  \n2. AP English Language and Composition exam: 4  \n3. ELA Dual Credit: 3.0 GPA  \n4. STAMPS 4S: 6  \n5. ACT + Writing: 18 ELA  \n6. AAPPL Form B: I-5 (Intermediate High)  \n7. SAT: 480 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing  \n8. IB Language A: 4HL or 5 SL  \nLOTE Proficiency (CHOOSE ONE)  \n1. AP Language and Culture exam: 4  \n2. STAMP 4S, WS, or Avant SuperLanguage: 6  \n3. AAPPL form B: 1-5 (Intermediate High)  \n4. The ACTFL OPI & WPT for the Seal of Biliteracy: Intermediate High  \n5. International Baccalaureate Language B: 3 HL or 4 SL  \n6. ALTA for the Seal of Biliteracy: 6 (1+ ILR)  \n7. NEWL: Intermediate High  \nAll qualifying test scores and portfolio submissions must be from the student’s 9-12th grade academic years.  \nMore information is available on the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy website.  \n*ACT + Writing must be administered to calculate an ELA score and use the ACT as a qualifying assessment.  \n[www.isbe](www.isbe.net/multilingual)[.net/multilingual](www.isbe.net/multilingual)  \nNovember 2025  \nILLINOI","cbCairaGBPghjJSt","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairaGBPghjJSt","pdf",3896448,"English","# Background\n# Minimum Requirements - State Seal of Biliteracy\n## English Proficiency (Choose One)\n## LOTE Proficiency (Choose One)\n# State Commendation Toward Biliteracy\n## English Proficiency (Choose One)\n## World Language Proficiency (Choose One)\n# Important Dates and Deadlines","[{\"question\":\"What requirements must students meet to earn the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy?\",\"answer\":\"Students must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in English plus proficiency in at least one language other than English (LOTE). Minimum requirements are listed separately for English and LOTEs, and qualifying scores must come from grades 9–12.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the seal officially recognized for recipients?\",\"answer\":\"The award is officially designated on the student’s transcript and shown with a graphic on the student’s diploma.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the Commendation Towards Biliteracy and how does it differ from the Seal?\",\"answer\":\"The Commendation Towards Biliteracy is for students who meet proficiency in English plus at least one language other than English but do not meet the minimum requirements for the Seal. It also uses separate minimum thresholds for English and the world language.\"}]","The Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy - Minimum Requirements and Deadlines | PDF",1791602567]