The Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy is awarded to graduating students who have demonstrated advanced achievement in bilingualism, biliteracy, and sociocultural competence in two or more languages.

Students who participate in the program will distinguish themselves from their peers in terms of their biliterate, bilingual, and sociocultural competency when competing in the college admissions process and in the workplace.

Students who declare their candidacy for the Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy must complete the following two components:

• Component 1: Biliterate / Bilingual Competence: Students must demonstrate proficiency in English and in a language other than English.
• Component 2: Sociocultural Competence: Students must maintain a portfolio of evidence that reflects Standards 4 and 5 of the WI Standards for World Languages:
  • Standard 4: Intercultural Communication
  • Standard 5: Global Competence & Community Engagement

Students who complete the requirements of the program will receive the Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy is an industry-recognized credential from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.