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Seal of Biliteracy
Are you a sophomore, junior, or senior who can speak another language in addition to English?
Apply for the Tulsa Public Schools Seal of Biliteracy award by October 3!
Click on the links below to learn more
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What do I need in order to qualify?
- A test score that shows your English skills:
- This could include the SAT, ACT, WIDA ACCESS, etc. (More info here.)
- A test score that shows your skills in another language:
- This test will be given at your high school in the fall/winter (November-January) to students who fill out the application by Friday, October 3rd, 2025. The test has four sections: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. If you score an "Intermediate-mid" level or higher on all four sections, this qualifies you to receive the Seal of Biliteracy.
- You may already have AP or IB scores that qualify you for the Seal of Biliteracy. If you have received a score of 3 or higher on an AP language test or a score of 4 or higher on an IB language test, please indicate this on your application. Language and Cultural Services will verify your scores. No further action will be required from you.
If you have already earned the Silver Seal of Biliteracy and wish to be considered for the Gold Seal of Biliteracy this year, use the link above to apply.
What language proficiency level is required to earn the Seal of Biliteracy?
- Click here for explanations of what you should be able to do with language at the "Intermediate-mid" and “Advanced-low” proficiency levels.
Tulsa Public Schools has awarded the Seal of Biliteracy in the following languages:
- Bahasa Indonesian
- Chinese
- Dari
- Finnish
- German
- Hmong
- Japanese
- Korean
- Latin
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
- Turkish
- Vietnamese
- Yoruba
- Zomi
Your language matters. Whether you learned it from your family, in a classroom, or on your own, we are dedicated to providing testing opportunities in any language spoken in our community. Specify the language you speak on the Seal of Bilieracy application, and we will make every effort to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your proficiency.
How can I prepare for the Seal of Biliteracy Test?
- Review this language proficiency self-evaluation checklist with recommended strategies to improve.
- Review the resources on the ACTFL Assessment website for score descriptions and recommended strategies to sharpen your skills in reading, listening, speaking, and writing.