Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy – Batavia High School
Batavia High School is proud to offer students the opportunity to earn the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and one or more additional world languages.
Benefits of Earning the Seal
Earning the State Seal of Biliteracy offers several key advantages for Batavia High School students:
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Official Recognition: The Seal is officially designated on the student’s diploma and permanent academic transcript upon graduation.
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College Credit: Under Illinois law, state-approved public universities and community colleges must award course credit for the Seal of Biliteracy. Students are responsible for requesting credit from their post-secondary institution.
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Career & Admissions Advantage: Demonstrates advanced language proficiency to college admissions offices, scholarship committees, and future employers.
Eligibility & Qualification Criteria
To earn the State Seal of Biliteracy, students must demonstrate high proficiency in both English and a target world language through state-approved assessments:
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English Proficiency: Demonstrated via qualifying scores on the ACT English section or other state-recognized assessments.
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World Language Proficiency: Demonstrated by attaining Intermediate-High level or higher on approved language proficiency exams (such as the AAPPL exam).
Testing & Registration Details
Testing sessions are offered at Batavia High School. The assessment lasts approximately 3–4 hours and covers four core skills: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. A registration fee will apply. Students in World Language classes as well as heritage or fluent speakers of other languages are encouraged to participate.
Program Contacts
For questions regarding testing dates, available languages, or general application requirements, please contact:
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Bob Dietz – Program Coordinator / Associate Principal (bob.dietz@bps101.net)
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Carissa Blough – World Languages / Spanish Teacher (carissa.blough@bps101.net)
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Lisa Stoneberg -World Languages / Spanish Teacher (lisa.stoneberg@bps101.net)