The Global Seal of Biliteracy certifies one’s language proficiency in two or more languages and can be used as a credential for academic and employment purposes across state lines and national borders with a unique serial-numbered document. There are three different levels of proficiency:
Anyone can apply for the Global Seal of Biliteracy once they have official documentation of intermediate-mid proficiency or higher in two languages.
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Comparison of Global Seal of Biliteracy and PA Seal of Biliteracy:
Type of Seal | PA Seal of Biliteracy (once approved at state level) |
Global Seal of Biliteracy |
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Candidates | High school students | Anyone (young learners, college students, adults, etc.) |
Proficiency level | Intermediate high to advanced high | 3 levels: Intermediate mid, advanced low, advanced high |
Area of recognition | State of PA | World-wide |
Cost |
$20 AAPPL/STAMP4S test for Seal of Biliteracy OPI/WPT cost varies |
Application for seal is free once test results proving proficiency are submitted Test costs (same as PA Seal of Biliteracy) |
Languages | English & a second language | Any two languages |
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