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The Seal is officially designated on your transcript and with a graphic on your diploma.  \nWho can get the Seal?  \nThis award is intended for all highschool graduates in Illinois who can demonstrate the required level of language proficiency. You do not have to take a certain class to be eligible. This award signifies that you can communicate in English and a LOTE, regardless of how or when proficiency in those languages was achieved.  \nHow do I get the Seal?  \nThe school from which you graduate awards the Seal as a graduation award. During Grades 9-12, you may show your proficiency in English and a LOTE with any of the state-approved assessments. You 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  \nHow do I demonstrate my language proficiency?  \nEnglish Proficiency  \n1. ACT with writing  \n2. SAT with essay  \n3. AP Language & Composition  \n4. Dual Credit GPA  \n5.  Language tests  \nLOTE Proficiency  \n1. AP Language and Culture  \n2. Other language tests approved by the program  \napproved by the program  \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 method 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!  \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. 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 languag","cbCaimYsB8j0BCC1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimYsB8j0BCC1","pdf",457957,"English","# Student Guide\n## State Seal of Biliteracy Overview\n## Eligibility and How to Earn the Seal\n## Demonstrating Language Proficiency\n## Why Illinois Established the Seal\n## Program Background and Additional Benefits\n## Resources and Next Steps","[{\"question\":\"What is the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy?\",\"answer\":\"It is a graduation award that recognizes high proficiency in English plus at least one language other than English (LOTE). 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