Awards and Programs
Awards and Programs
The Seal of Biliteracy is an award presented by a state department of education or local district to recognize a student who has attained proficiency in English and one or more additional world languages by the time of high school graduation. The Seal serves to certify attainment of biliteracy for students, employers, and institutions of higher education. It is a statement of accomplishment that helps signal evidence of a student’s readiness for career and college, as well as their engagement as a global citizen.
Governor's World Language Academies
Since 1987, VDOE has sponsored Governor's World Language Academies, summer residential programs for Virginia's most motivated and talented world language students. As of 2024, more than 10,600 students have completed one of the programs. The 2025 Governor's Summer Residential World Language Academies will include full-immersion academies in French, German, and Spanish, as well as a partial-immersion Japanese Academy and a Latin Academy.