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Seal of Biliteracy

SUHSD Seal of Biliteracy website

What is the State Seal of Biliteracy?

The State Seal of Biliteracy is recognition by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction for graduating high school students who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English. It is marked by a gold seal affixed to the diploma or transcript.

How can I demonstrate English proficiency?

  • English Class Work: Passing four English Language Arts classes with a 3.0 (or above) grade point average.

     OR

  • SBAC and AP English
    • SBAC: Meeting "Standard Met" or above.
    • AP English: Passing an English AP with a score of 3 or higher.

How can I demonstrate World Language proficiency?

  • Classwork and Oral Proficiency Interview Pathway:
    • Completing 4 years of the same world language with a 3.0 (or above) GPA
    • Passing the SUHSD Oral Proficiency Interview

   OR  

  • Exam Pathway (one of the options below)
    • Scoring a 3 (or above) on AP Exam
    • Scoring Intermetiate level on STAMP test

   OR

  • Target Language Course History Pathway: Submitting transcript from home country where you completed two years of coursework in target language.