Skip To Main Content

South Carolina Seal of Biliteracy

Purpose: 

The South Carolina Seal of Biliteracy recognizes high school students in their junior and senior years who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one other language before graduation. This program supports South Carolina’s commitment to preparing students for an increasingly global economy, with skills that benefit college and career readiness. 

 

Program Benefits: 

  • Recognizes students’ bilingual capabilities, enhancing college applications and resumes. 

  • Signals to employers and universities that students are prepared for roles requiring bilingual skills. 

  • Aligns with the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate, which emphasizes global perspectives and language proficiency as key competencies. 

 

Eligibility and Requirements: 

The Seal of Biliteracy is available in three tiers—Bronze, Silver, and Gold—based on the proficiency level in both English and a second language. To qualify, students must meet the following: 

  1. Proficiency in a Language Other Than English: 

  • Achieved through the Avant STAMP assessment. Students can be tested in Arabic, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. 

  1. Proficiency in English: 

  • Demonstrated through a 3.0 or higher GPA in English Language Arts or, for multilingual learners, a minimum composite score of 4.0 on the ACCESS 2.0 English proficiency test. 

There is no World Language course requirement. Any student with language skills is eligible to test for the Seal of Biliteracy. 

Award Tiers: 

  • Bronze: Intermediate Mid level (5 on STAMP) in another language and a qualifying score in English 

  • Silver: Intermediate High level (6 on STAMP) in another language and a qualifying score in English 

  • Gold: Advanced Low level (7+ on STAMP) in another language and a qualifying score in English 

 

Process and Recognition: 

Students should be recruited during the Fall IGP process. There is an application they must fill out. In the spring, they must take the STAMP to demonstrate their other language proficiency. Students who earn the seal receive a medal, certificate, a stuffed seal, and recognition at graduation/awards days, as well as district/school socials.  

 

Application: https://forms.office.com/r/YAx8kKnTkx

Presentation: Seal of Biliteracy Advertising Presentation 24.25.pptx 

State Guidance for Seal of Biliteracy

Information for Counselors