˅ 1. Competency-Based Credit

Testing for Global Seal can qualify for language credit in a language without a class

˅ 2. Attract Majors & Minors

Language certification raises program visibility, attracts & prequalifies those with language skills

˅ 3. Dual-Credit With Direct Assessment

Can qualify for language credit in a language without a class – empowers english learners

˅ 4. Offer Advance Placement via Testing or Credential

Credit hours based on fluency level course equivalents attracts enrollment

˅ 5. Increases Language Program Retention

Research shows an increase in upper level retention with seal implementation, it gamifies “leveling up”

˅ 6. ENABLES PAY DIFFERENTIALS FOR BUSINESS OR MEDICAL MAJORS

Certificate highlights language skills to human resources and may qualify for higher pay

˅ 7. ONLINE LEARNERS CAN TEST REMOTELY FOR CERTIFICATE

Expand participation with online testing anywhere (even internationally) using remote proctoring

˅ 8. CREDENTIAL ENHANCES STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

Certificate is great reward for language growth after studying abroad.

˅ 9. Motivating Micro-Credential

Enhance student employability by documenting language skill with certification

˅ 10. ATTRACTS NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS

Reach new students like polyglots or professionals by offering to arrange testing for the global seal