Why?
- encourages the study of foreign languages
- recognition for hard work
- provide a postsecondary institution with a method of recognizing an applicant with biliteracy skills who is seeking admission to the postsecondary institution.
- provide employers with a method of identifying an individual with biliteracy skills who is seeking employment
- recognize and promote foreign language instruction in public schools
- affirm the value of diversity, honor multiple cultures and strengthen the relationships between multiple cultures in a community.
How?
Students can qualify for the Florida Seal of Biliteracy in two main ways:
Coursework Path:
- Complete 4 years of a world language in high school.
- Maintain a qualifying GPA.
- Achieve a qualifying score on the Grade 10 FAST ELA assessment.
Testing Path
- Earn a qualifying score on an approved language proficiency exam (STAMPS4S, AP, IB, AICE).
For Information on the Florida Seal of Biliteracy contact:
Your child’s school counselor
OR
Tracy Melgard
Program Specialist World Language
40 Orange Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
[email protected]
