WLang Biliteracy Exams


Seal of Biliteracy - ICTFL

STAMP Seal of Biliteracy  

Lake Forest High School students will have the opportunity to be recognized by the State of Illinois for earning proficiency in English and one additional language. The Illinois State Board of Education's Seal of Biliteracy program will place an official seal on diplomas and confer official recognition on transcripts of those students who qualify.  

Lake Forest High School students will have the opportunity to be recognized by the State of Illinois for earning proficiency in English and one additional language. The Illinois State Board of Education's Seal of Biliteracy program will place an official seal on diplomas and confer official recognition on transcripts of those students who qualify.  

Two honors are available: the Seal of Biliteracy and the Commendation Toward Biliteracy. The Seal of Biliteracy is awarded to those whose proficiency level is equivalent to the Intermediate High scale set by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. The Commendation of Biliteracy is awarded to students whose proficiency level is rated at Intermediate Low or Intermediate Mid in a second language.

Why is the State Seal of Biliteracy valuable?

Benefits of this recognition include, but are not limited to:

  •     Distinguishing one's resume and college application
  •     Sharing one's proficiency level for scholarship & career opportunities
  •     Earning college credit; Illinois law requires state schools to award credit
  •     evaluating one's proficiency level in order to set advanced language goals

All fees Must be paid by December 1, 2023. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Department Chair of World Language: Drea Serrato, [email protected]