Seal of Biliteracy
The New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB)... What is it? What is its value?
The Seal of Biliteracy is a prestigious award that lets colleges and employers know that a student is highly proficient in more than one language. It is a distinction that will be attached to diplomas and transcripts of graduates who have demonstrated language mastery in both English and one other language.
This Seal of Biliteracy originated in California in 2012 but was finally passed through the NYS Department of Education and Board of Regents and signed into law by Governor Cuomo in 2016.
The NYSSB recognizes the value of diversity in a multilingual and globally connected world.
The NYSSB recognizes the value of world languages.
The NYSSB recognizes the preparation of skills needed for college and the workplace.
The NYSSB is a prestigious award/recognition/honor/extra seal on the diploma that can give students an advantage when applying to colleges and universities.
The NYSSB can "open more doors" for students, expand their opportunities, and help them achieve their dreams.
See the websites and NCS handbook below for more information.
Please contact a NCS world language teacher or guidance counselor if you have specific questions!
Naples Central School class of 2021 New York State Seal of Biliteracy recipients, Jessie Norton and Alicia Livermore (left) with our illustrious and talented panel of interviewers (right).
Naples Central School District Class of 2020 (first!) recipient of the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, Gianna Vest!
Naples Central School New York State Seal of Biliteracy recipients, Charlie Grove and Drew Reigelsperger (class of 2023) and Austin Chapman and Wes McMullen (class of 2022).
Naples Central School class of 2024 New York State Seal of Biliteracy recipients (from left to right), Garett Waltman, Anthony LaFemina, Frazey Neubauer, Kendra Hulbert, and Eliza Almekinder.