Launched in California and now adopted in 40 states and school districts, Seal of Biliteracy programs is an award given by a school, district, or state in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. It enables colleges and universities, as well employers, to distinguish the valuable expertise of bilingual students in both academia and the workplace.

The Global Seal of Biliteracy is a credential that celebrates language skills and expands future opportunities for its recipients. The Global Seal of Biliteracy is universal, it crosses state lines and can be issued in any country.