The State Seal of Biliteracy program recognizes high school graduates who have achieved a high level of proficiency in English and at least one other foreign or world language. This recognition is noted on a student’s transcript and high school diploma upon fulfilling all program conditions and requirements. Students who do not meet the proficiency level required for the Seal of Biliteracy may still earn a Commendation Toward Biliteracy.

State Seal of Biliteracy Minimum Requirements

English Proficiency (choose one of the following)

• ACCESS for ELLs: 4.8 composite
• AP English Language and Composition exam: 4
• ELA Dual Credit: 3.0 GPA
• STAMP 4S: 6 
• ACT: 21 composite or 20 ELA* 
• AAPPL Form B: I-5 (Intermediate High) 
• SAT: 480 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 
• IB Language A: 4HL or 5 SL

World Language Proficiency (choose one of the following)

• AP Language and Culture exam: 4 
• STAMP 4S: 6 
• AAPPL form B: 1-5 (Intermediate High) 
• ACTFL OPI + LPT + WPT + RPT: Intermediate High 
• International Baccalaureate Language B: 5 HL or 6 SL 
• ALTA Speaking/Listening + Reading + Writing: 6, 1+ (ILR)
• NEWL: Intermediate High

State Commendation Towards Biliteracy Minimum Requirements

English Proficiency (choose one of the following)

• ACCESS for ELLs: 3.5 literacy component 
• AP English Language and Composition exam: 3 
• ELA Dual Credit: 2.5 GPA 
• STAMPS 4S: 4 
• ACT: 21 composite or 20 ELA* 
• AAPPL Form B: I-1 (Intermediate Low) 
• 7. SAT: 480 Evidence Based Reading and Writing 
• IB Language A: 4HL or 5 SL 

World Language Proficiency (choose one of the following) 

• AP Language and Culture exam: 3 
• STAMP 4S: 4 
• AAPPL form B: I-1 (Intermediate Low) 
• ACTFL OPI + LPT + WPT + RPT: Intermediate High 
• International Baccalaureate Language B: 2 (standard level and higher level) 
• ALTA Speaking/Listening + Reading + Writing: 6, 1 (ILR)
• NEWL: Intermediate Low

Coordinator for State Seal of Biliteracy:

David Rojas, Director of EL and World Languages

david.rojas@d300.org