Criteria for Awarding the Alabama Seal of Biliteracy and the Global Seal of Biliteracy 

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• Alabama State Seal of Biliteracy

• This is a new program offered by the state of Alabama.
• To achieve this level of the Seal of Biliteracy you must meet the following requirements*:
• 5 (intermediate-mid) on all sections of the STAMP Test (This will apply to MOST languages) or 3 on the AP Exam
• I3 on the ALIRA Test (Latin only)
• Intermediate Plus on the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASL only)
• 18 on the English section of the ACT
• 20 on the Reading section of the ACT
• 4.8 on the WIDA (EL second language requirement)

• Global Seal of Biliteracy

• This credential is widely recognized internationally by both employers and universities.
• Students may earn the Global Seal of Biliteracy at two proficiency levels: Functional and Working
• To achieve the Global Seal of Biliteracy you must the following requirements within a 12 month period on all test components:
  
  

*If you are testing in a language that is not covered by the tests listed above, email vhcssealofbiliteracy@vhcs.us to discuss your options. Please note that additional fees might be incurred.