Seal of Biliteracy

The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school, school district, or county office of education in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. The Seal of Biliteracy appears on the transcript or diploma of the graduating senior. The SEAL has been adopted and implemented in dozens of school districts, including Cabrillo Unified School District; thousands of students have received the award. An increasing number of professional organizations and other entities have endorsed the SEAL.

A Seal of Biliteracy is a statement by the school system that mastery of two or more languages is important. It 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. A Seal of Biliteracy is granted to all students who meet the criteria for the award. For each level, criteria are set for students whose first language is English who are learning a second language and for English Learners who are developing academic proficiency in their home language while mastering English.