Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy
The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and one or more additional languages.
Benefits:
- Earn up to two years of world language credit at any Illinois post-secondary institution.
- Achievement is formally noted on your transcript and diploma.
Rationale: We value language learning as a foundation for global citizenship, preparing students with essential skills for college, career, and life success in an interconnected world.
Qualification Requirements
Students must demonstrate proficiency in both English and an additional language.
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Requirement
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Criteria (Meet One)
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English Proficiency
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ACT: Minimum score of 20 on the Reading/Writing portion (or composite 21).
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SAT: Minimum score of 480 on Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.
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ACCESS for ELLs: Minimum overall score of 4.8 (taken in high school).
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Additional Language Proficiency
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AP Language and Culture Exam: Score of 4 or 5.
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AAPPL Exam: Score of I-5 in all four domains (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish).
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STAMP 4S: Score of INTERMEDIATE HIGH in all four domains (e.g., Hebrew, Polish).
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Recent Success: Last year, we assessed 176 students across 10 languages (including Spanish, French, Russian, Tagalog, and others), celebrating the rich diversity of our community.
Registration: Use the provided link to register for the 2026 Seal of Biliteracy exams. Deadline: December 12, 2025.
