Criteria for the Seal of Biliteracy

Recommended Criteria

English Proficiency Requirements:

Students must attain the minimum score on ONE of the following assessments:

  • ACT - 20 English/Reading Component
  • WIDA - Level 5.0 or higher composite score (*non-native English speakers only)
  • AAPPL ESL - I3 or higher (*nonnative English speakers only)
AND
  • All students must complete ELA graduation requirement and pass with a 2.5 GPA for 4 credits


Additional Language Proficiency Requirements:

Students must attain the minimum score on ONE of the following assessments during their sophomore, junior, or senior year:

  • AP Score of 3 or higher (junior year only, except Latin)
  • AAPPL at I3 or higher in all 4 components
  • Level B1 or higher on a CEFR test
  • NLE at intermediate-mid level for Latin
  • STAMP or OPI at the intermediate-mid level (for other languages not

offered in AP or AAPPL)

  • American Sign Language (approved test)




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