Qualified Tests & Requirements
To award the Global Seal of Biliteracy, qualifying proctored test scores must be submitted directly to the Global Seal of Biliteracy by a representative of schools, organizations or companies. For individual candidates, test scores must be submitted to the Global Seal of Biliteracy by the testing company directly. The Global Seal of Biliteracy’s qualified tests are scored on one of two language testing scales, the ACTFL scale and the CEFR Scale.
The Global Seal of Biliteracy’s Board of Advisors is responsible for approving tests to be used to determine a candidate’s level of language proficiency. Guiding Principles were created with the primary goal of expanding access to credentialing. The evaluation of available tests is an ongoing process.
All Global Seal of Biliteracy candidates must meet both First and Second Language requirements in order to receive a Global Seal of Biliteracy. Qualifying test scores must be submitted within 12 months of the test date and proctored by an impartial human.
FIRST/NATIVE LANGUAGE
Tests and Requirements
A variety of methods can be used to verify first language qualification, including any qualifying second language tests.
SECOND LANGUAGE
Tests and Requirements
The Global Seal of Biliteracy’s qualified tests are scored on one of two language testing scales, the ACTFL Scale and the CEFR Scale.
Global Seal of Biliteracy Test Finder
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How the Global Seal of Biliteracy Tests Were Approved
The Global Seal of Biliteracy’s Board of Advisors is responsible for approving tests to be used to determine a candidate’s level of language proficiency. Guiding Principles were created with the primary goal of expanding access to credentialing. The evaluation of available tests is an ongoing process. If a test changes or is modified and no longer meets our rigorous criteria, it may be removed from our cadre of qualifying tests.