Important Update on Changes to the Global Seal of Biliteracy Program
Since our launch in 2018, the Global Seal of Biliteracy has been committed to providing a powerful and accessible certification that recognizes incredible linguistic achievement—and we’re proud that we have been able to offer this vital recognition completely free of charge.
Our Commitment to Free Certification Remains
We want to reaffirm that official Global Seal of Biliteracy certification and all core services will remain 100% free. Recipients will continue to access their official certification through our Digital Language Profile, which allows all recipients to instantly share their achievement and for their certification to be verified online at no cost. Digital delivery is the fastest, most efficient, most secure, and environmentally friendly way to celebrate success.
The true power of the Global Seal of Biliteracy is each certificate’s unique serial number which makes it possible to share one’s language proficiency, especially when coupled with the Global Seal of Biliteracy’s innovative Language Profile which stacks certifications and makes them digitally verifiable. Soon, all Global Seal of Biliteracy holders will also be able to send free transcripts using their Language Profile (more information coming soon).
A Necessary Step to Elevate Our Service
As the demand for our certification continues to grow globally, so has the cost, volume, and complexity associated with producing, packaging, and shipping physical certificates.
Additionally, we are keenly aware that employers and academic institutions are increasingly requiring digital certificates which can be securely shared and verified rather than paper certificates which may be deemed fraudulent.
To honor our commitment to keeping the core certification itself free, and to allow us to build exciting new digital functionalities and benefits for our recipients in the future, we have made the decision to introduce a nominal fee for the optional physical paper certificate service. This will ensure the longevity and continued excellence of the Global Seal of Biliteracy program.
New Paper Certificate Fee Structure Effective February 1, 2026
When certifying your candidates, our organizational platform allows you to choose from three options (available now):
Email awardees directly an activation link with serial-number to access their certification
Printable Award Letter to be downloaded, printed, and presented to awardees with activation link and serial-number
Physical Certificate with embossed seal and serial-number to be activated online
Please remember: If you select either the digital email delivery or the downloadable printable award letter option, there continues to be no charge.
If you choose the printed, mailed physical paper certificates, the following costs will apply to your order beginning February 1, 2026.
Our Future is Brighter
We are excited about the future. The revenue generated from this optional paper certificate service will help cover our associated costs as well as be reinvested directly into building additional functionality, enhancing the digital credential experience, and ensuring that the Global Seal of Biliteracy continues to be the most respected and innovative standard for language recognition worldwide.
Thank you for being a part of our Global Seal community. We appreciate your understanding as we make this necessary change to sustain and elevate the exceptional value of each Global Seal of Biliteracy certificate and its power to document, recognize, and celebrate bilingualism.