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Tennessee Seal of Biliteracy


The Tennessee Seal of Biliteracy was first adopted in 2018. The Tennessee Seal of Biliteracy has three award levels and accepts many language tests, as well as multiple routes to prove English proficiency. Below you will find more information on the Tennessee 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. 

Tennessee Seal of Biliteracy Overview

AWARD 1: Seal of Biliteracy with Honors

AWARD 2: Seal of Biliteracy

AWARD 3: Seal of Biliteracy Pathway

Adopted: 2018/01/31

ENGLISH CRITERIA

English Requisite: ACT-22, SAT-480

ELL Requisite: ACCESS 4.5

2ND LANGUAGE CRITERIA

Award 1 Qualification: Seal Honors Award, Advanced Low

Award 2 Qualification: Seal of Biliteracy, Intermediate Mid

Award 3 Qualification: Pathway Award 8th, Intermediate Low

American Sign Language: Yes

Latin: Yes

Portfolio: No

College Credit: None currently reported

Tennessee 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 Tennessee Seal of Biliteracy. Additional assessments or evidenced-based processes may qualify for the Tennessee State Seal of Biliteracy that are not shown here.


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.

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