Seal of Biliteracy

This national award has been adopted by 49 states across the country.  The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school, district, or state in recognition of students in two or more languages by high school graduation.

Students who earn this designation will receive the state seal on their high school diploma and a state issued award certificate. In addition, documentation of this accomplishment will be included on the student’s official high school transcript, a distinction valued by prospective employers and institutions of higher education.

Our State is a better place because of the rich cultural and linguistic assets of our students. This state and national award program allows districts to acknowledge the achievements of New Hampshire’s bilingual students with an official diploma seal, an honors cord to wear at graduation and a keepsake medal or pin, and/or award certificate. A notation is also made on the student’s official transcript as a signal to future employers or to institutions of higher education.