Seal of Biliteracy

What is the Seal of Biliteracy?

The State of Colorado passed Senate Bill 17-123, enabling school districts to award a diploma endorsement in
biliteracy to any graduate who attains proficiency in English and another language. Earning the seal of biliteracy recognizes students for their dedication to learning multiple languages and cultures.

Value and benefits of earning the Colorado Seal of Biliteracy:

• To encourage students to study languages
• To honor the diversity that exists within Adams 12 Five Star Schools
• To prepare students with the skills they need to excel and thrive in a global community
• To enable students to showcase their language proficiency to colleges, universities and employers

Who can earn the Seal?

It is available to all students who attain proficiency in English and any additional language(s) as defined
by the requirements:

1. DEMONSTRATE LITERACY IN ENGLISH BY COMPLETING THE FOLLOWING:

One of the following:

• SAT English portion  |  470 or higher
• AP English Language Test (3 or higher)
• AP English Literature Test (3 or higher)
• IB English Test (4 or higher)

AND:

• Earn a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all English classes (4.0 credits)

2. DEMONSTRATE LITERACY IN A WORLD LANGUAGE:

• AP World Language Test (3 or higher)
• IB World Language portion (4 or higher)
• Complete level 4 World Language (3.0 GPA or higher)
• Pass AAPPL exam (I-4 or higher)

If none of these options exist within the Five Star District, the student may request a meeting with the World
Language Department to determine additional options to meet the requirement.