OVERVIEW
The St. Vrain Valley School District recognizes students who have studied and attained proficiency or higher in English and at least one other language with the SVVSD Seal of Biliteracy. This award, given at graduation, provides students with a competitive advantage in the employment market as well as increased opportunities for higher education. Use the link below to apply
2027 Seal of Biliteracy Application
Requirements
Application: Any student interested in qualifying for the Seal of Biliteracy MUST submit an application by February 1 of their senior year. Once you have applied, you can expect a response within 3 weeks detailing next steps.
English Criteria
Students must fulfill all SVVSD graduation requirements in order to earn the Seal AND one of the requirements listed below:
| English Language Arts Coursework | Cumulative weighted 3.0 or higher GPA |
| SAT (English-Based Reading and Writing) | 470 or higher |
| WIDA ACCESS | Meet Colorado Multilingual Learner Redesignation criteria |
| AP English Language & Composition | 3 or higher |
| AP English Literature & Composition | 3 or higher |
| IB English Language & Literature | 4 or higher |
| ACT (English and Reading) | 25 or higher |
| Next Generation ACCUPLACER | Writing: 236 / Reading: 241 |
World Language Criteria
| Option 1 For students who have completed coursework in a single language (through level 4) | Successful completion through level 4 of an approved World Language course AND a score of intermediate mid (5) on the Avant STAMP 4S test |
| Option 2 | Successful completion through AP (French, Spanish, Mandarin) with GPA ≥ 3.0 Successful completion through IB SL2 (French, Spanish) with GPA ≥ 3.0 |
| Option 3 For students who do not have 4 years of WL and/or did not achieve ≥ 3.0 GPA in an AP or IB level course OR For students whose language is not offered through coursework | A qualifying test score (intermediate mid) that includes speaking, listening, reading, and writing: *AP ≥ 3 in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, and Chinese *IB ≥ 4 in French, Spanish Avant STAMP 4S/WS/ASL or SuperLanguage Test ≥ 5 in Multiple Languages AVANT STAMP ASL (American Sign Language) – Intermediate High |
| Option 4 For languages that are not offered through SVVSD courses | A qualifying exam score that includes speaking, listening, reading, and writing: OPI & WPT ≥ IM (Intermediate Mid) for languages not available via STAMP 4S/WS/SuperLanguage or AAPPL OR A combination of testing and Language Portfolio depending on availability of assessments. Portfolio submissions will be reviewed by a native speaker of your target language. *Portfolio option is only available if a nationally recognized exam is not available. |
*Since AP and IB results are not delivered until mid-July, seniors who attempt to qualify using these exams are granted the Seal on a provisional basis until results are received. The Seal will not appear on student transcripts until exam results are received.
Check the Avant website for more information and demo tests.
The Seal of Biliteracy provides students with a strong competitive advantage!
Application Process – Any student interested in qualifying for the Seal of Biliteracy MUST submit an application by February 1 of their senior year.
- Students in grades K-8 are encouraged to access world language experience in and out of school and maintain proficiency in native languages
- 8th grade students should consider enrolling in World Language courses as they transition into high school
- 9th and 10th grade students encouraged to participate in World Language courses and maintain high GPA in both WL and ELA classes
- 11th grade students on track identified by high school counselors and encouraged to apply as senior – Plan to take the SAT and score 470 or higher on the EBRW portion
- 12th grade students submit request to earn Seal of Biliteracy diploma and District Committee reviews qualifiers
- 12th grade students who qualify receive Seal of Biliteracy diploma and transcripts, purple cords, and a Seal of Biliteracy certificate at graduation ceremony
Seal of Biliteracy – Application