Seal of Biliteracy 

Seal of Biliteracy

The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by the Utah State Board of Education in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation.  It certifies a high level of proficiency and that the student has met the following criteria:

A. The USBE’s Seal of Biliteracy will be awarded to students who earn a Utah high school diploma and are proficient in English and at least one world language other than English, at the intermediate-mid level or higher, as demonstrated through an assessment from a list to be approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

B. For purposes of this form, “world language” means a language other than English, and includes American Sign Language, Latin, and American Native Languages.

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