The Washington state Seal of Biliteracy recognizes public high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English. To earn the Seal of Biliteracy, students must demonstrate proficiency in English and in one or more world languages. The previous requirement for students to pass the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) in English Language Arts (ELA) has been removed with this rule change. English proficiency must now be demonstrated by meeting the statewide minimum graduation requirements in English established by the State Board of Education under RCW 28A.230.090 and by graduating with their chosen pathway (RCW 28A.300.575, WAC 392-410-350). World language proficiency must be demonstrated through an OSPI approved assessment.

Shorecrest: November 16, 2022, 1 pm - 4:30 pm  Deadline to register/pay: November 4.  Contact: Laura Gygi-Gamble

Shorewood: December 7, 2022, 1 pm - 4:30 pm  Deadline to register/pay: November 25.  Contact: Jack Drummond

Shorecrest: February 8, 2023, 1 pm - 4:30 pm  Deadline to register/pay: January 27.  Contact: Laura Gygi-Gamble

Shorewood: March 29, 2023, 1 pm - 4:30 pm Deadline to register/pay: March 17.  Contact: Jack Drummond  

Kellogg: TBA Contact: Casey Campbell, Pattie Koeller, Marie Hurtado 

Einstein: TBA Contact: Lauren Paulhamus, John Green.

Students can register for any of the test dates/locations. Tests take approximately 3.5 hours.

The location for in-person tests is indicated above. Transportation not provided.

Test instructions are both in English and the target language.

PAYMENT: https://wa-shoreline.intouchreceipting.com/customerlist.aspx

For financial assistance, please reach out to your school contact above or your counselor.

REGISTER: https://forms.gle/ACzcvgCsDTUKCYN6A

STAMP/Worldspeak are computer-based tests. Students must be able to read, type, speak in the tested language and understand instructions in English.

If you do not see the language you would like to test below or would prefer to take a paper test and a phone interview, you will be assigned an ALTA test ($136.00).

Languages tested by ALTA can be found HERE. To request the ALTA test, please contact hanna.mazur@ssd412.org and specify the testing date and location. 

Washington State Seal of Biliteracy Information

Results/Calculating Credits

World Languages Competency-based Credits and Seal of Biliteracy on Transcripts

• WORLD LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Avant STAMP Sample Tests

• Avant STAMP Test Taker Guide

• Avant Tech Guide

• Avant WorldSpeak Test Taker Guide

• ALTA Candidate Instructions – Writing Test 

• ALTA Scoring Protocols for Language Testing

• ASL Proficiency Test Information

• Custom Tests do not have a Test Taker Guide

QUESTIONS?

Contact your counselor or sarah.antoncich@ssd412.org