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Take the Global Seal of Biliteracy Exam Through LanguageBird
Earn an internationally recognized credential certifying bilingual proficiency.
The Global Seal of Biliteracy is a prestigious certification that recognizes individuals who demonstrate high-level proficiency in English and one or more world languages.
LanguageBird collaborates with Global Seal and Avant STAMP (Standards-based Measurement of Proficiency) to offer the exam to language learners ready to certify their skills.
What Is the Global Seal of Biliteracy?
he Global Seal of Biliteracy is recognized worldwide by colleges and employers as a standard measure of language proficiency. It certifies that the recipient has achieved functional proficiency in two or more languages and celebrates the language-learning accomplishment.
Why Earn The Global Seal
Enhance college applications and resumes with this prestigious distinction
Global Seal scores can often be used instead of college language placement exams
Gain a competitive edge in the job market
Demonstrate bilingual proficiency to employers and schools
Use the credential beyond school and into a career
Who Can Take the Exam
Anyone 13 and older
Interested individuals do not need to be current LanguageBird students
Interested individuals do not need to have taken formal language courses previously
Heritage speakers seeking formal recognition of their language skills
Advanced language learners pursuing bilingual certification
College-bound students strengthening their applications
Students seeking career advantages through bilingual credentials
Global Seal of Biliteracy Exam: What to Expect
LanguageBird administers the STAMP exam. Here’s what to expect:
- Takes up to 180 minutes to complete
- Tests four skill areas: Reading, Speaking, Listening, and Writing
- Students choose a two-week testing window
- Available year-round
- Functional Fluency: Students who have completed 8th grade in an English-speaking school and score 5 or above in each skill area
- Working Fluency: Students who have completed 11th grade in an English-speaking school and score 7 or above in each skill area
- Professional Fluency: Score 9 or above in each skill area (highest level certification)
Following the exam, LanguageBird submits the student’s scores to Global Seal for review. If they qualify, they receive their Global Seal of Biliteracy credential.
Exam Details: Registration, Fees, and Requirements
Includes:
- Online proctor access (ASL exam requires an in-person proctor)
- Digital certificate access
Physical certificates may be purchased directly from the Global Seal store.
- LanguageBird offers the exam year-round
- Students choose their two-week testing window
- Technical support is available Monday–Friday, 5 AM – 4 PM PST (we recommend scheduling during these hours)
- Laptop or computer, Internet connection, Webcam (free-standing or integrated), Microphone, Headphones, Keyboard, Smartphone.
15 Languages Available
ASL
Arabic
ESL
Fench
German
Greek
Hebrew
Japanese
Portuguese
Hindi
Korean
Russian
Italian
Mandarin
Spanish
If you are looking for another language, please inquire on the form below. Additional fees may apply.
*Please note that the ASL Global Seal exam requires an in-person proctor. Before registering for this exam, please ensure you have or can obtain a proctor. Please follow this link for more information on proctor requirements.
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