California State Seal of Biliteracy
The California State Seal of Biliteracy is a form of recognition from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction of graduating high students who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English. It recognizes the value of biliteracy as a 21
st century skill.
Requirements
In order for students to be considered for the SSB, they must meet the criteria outlined below. Once the criteria have been met, the SSB insignia will be placed on your diploma, and noted on your transcript.
- Completion of four years of English coursework with an average GPA of 2.0 or higher
- SBAC/ELA in 11th grade - Standard Met of Standard Exceeded.
- Demonstrate proficiency in an additional language through one of the following:
a. AP World Language exam of 3 or higher
OR
b. SAT II Subject test for an additional language with a score of 600 or higher
OR
c. Complete a four-year high school course of study in a world language with an overall GPA of 3.0 or
higher in the course of study. Years of language taken in middle school do not count. Students using
this eligibility requirement must also:
i. Complete the PUSD Oral Language Proficiency Verification form.
OR
d. Pass the CDE approved Tagalog assessment with a score of 75% or higher on the
reading assessment and Stage 2 "High" or higher on the Speaking and Writing
assessments.
4. If you are currently identified as an EL student, you must have attained an overall proficiency level 4 on
your most recent ELPAC test.
Biliteracy Application
Available to Class of 2022 in March 2022.
Additional Information
Official California State Seal of Biliteracy letter from Poway Unified School District
Seal of Biliteracy Brochure
Seal of Biliteracy FAQs
Seal of Biliteracy Checklist