The Idaho Seal of Biliteracy 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. The Seal of Biliteracy encourages students to be biliterate, and helps schools to promote bilingualism by providing certificates and seals. The Seal of Biliteracy encourages students to pursue biliteracy, honors the skills our students attain, and can be evidence of skills that are attractive to future employers and college admissions offices.

Student Eligibility

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According to I.C. § 33-524 a Biliteracy Diploma can be awarded to every student who meets the requirements of graduation established by the School, demonstrates proficiency in English, and meets one of the following requirements for demonstrating proficiency in a language other than English:

Proficiency in English

English proficiency may be demonstrated during a student’s high school tenure through:

• scoring proficient on the ELA portion of the high school ISAT in 10th grade and/or

• High school transcript showing proficiency of English Language Arts with course content on track to meet graduation requirements.

Proficiency in a language other than English

Proficiency in a language other than English may be demonstrated through one of the following, realized during a student’s high school tenure:

• Passing a foreign language advanced placement exam with a score of 3 or higher; or

• Passing an international baccalaureate examination with a score of 4 or higher; or

• Demonstrating intermediate mid-level proficiency or higher in the world language based on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) proficiency guidelines, using assessments approved by the state board of education; or

• Qualifying for four (4) competency-based credits by demonstrating proficiency in the world language at the intermediate mid-level or higher based on the ACTFL proficiency guidelines, according to the school’s policy and procedure for competency-based credits for world languages; or

• Demonstrating proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading the world language through other national or international assessments approved by the State Board of Education.