Oregon Seal of Biliteracy

The Oregon Seal of Biliteracy was first adopted in 2016. The Oregon Seal of Biliteracy has one award level and accepts many language tests, and has multiple requirements to prove English proficiency. Below you will find more information on the Oregon Seal of Biliteracy.

A Seal of Biliteracy is an award that is granted by a school, district, state, or other organization. A Seal of Biliteracy recognizes that an individual has attained a certain level of proficiency in two or more languages. A Seal of Biliteracy is typically awarded in the form of a certificate and can be used as a credential to convey an individual’s proficiency in two or more languages. 

Oregon Seal of Biliteracy Overview

Oregon Seal of Biliteracy Accepted Tests and Assessments

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DISCLAIMER: Test requirements and usage often change or vary by school, district, county, etc. Check with your school district for up-to-date testing information for the Oregon Seal of Biliteracy. Additional assessments or evidenced-based processes may qualify for the Oregon State Seal of Biliteracy that are not shown here.

OAR 581-021-0582 - Established April 2016:

(1) The State Seal of Biliteracy is established to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in one or more World Languages in addition to English. The State Seal of Biliteracy shall be awarded by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. School district participation in this program is voluntary.

(2) The purposes of the State Seal of Biliteracy are as follows:

(a) To encourage students to study languages (b) To certify attainment of Biliteracy

(c) To provide employers with a method of identifying people with language and Biliteracy skills

(d) To provide post-secondary institutions with a method to recognize and give academic credit to applicants seeking admission

(e) To prepare students to be college and career ready

(f) To recognize and promote world language instruction in public schools

(g) To strengthen intergroup relationships, affirm the value of diversity, and honor the multiple cultures and languages of a community

THE GLOBAL SEAL OF BILITERACY

The Global Seal of Biliteracy complements and supports the individual state Seals of Biliteracy. The organization is committed to expanding the opportunity to demonstrate and document one's bilingualism. The Global Seal of Biliteracy credential meets or exceeds the requirements of all existing U.S. state Seal programs, and offers a uniform standard to recognize language skills at levels that are meaningful for academic and workplace environments. It allows recipients to showcase their language skills to any school or employer across state lines and national borders. The Global Seal of Biliteracy is proof of your language proficiency at one of three fluency levels.