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Seal of Biliteracy

Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy (PASOB)

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a rich cultural heritage, and all of our learners, schools, families, and communities benefit from celebrating cultural and linguistic diversity. To underscore these values, Pennsylvania has established a Seal of Biliteracy for students. The Seal of Biliteracy encourages students to study and attain proficiency in English and another world language to promote civic and global engagement. It also demonstrates that biliteracy and bilingualism are academically challenging endeavors. By earning the Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy, students demonstrate readiness to engage in the global community.

“The Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in world languages in addition to English. This distinction honors linguistic diversity, promotes global engagement, and provides evidence of skills attractive to future employers and college admissions offices.”

Saucon Valley School District is proud to embrace this framework to celebrate and recognize learners actively engaged in global citizenship.

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College Distinction

Enhances college admissions applications and transcript credentialing.

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Career Advantage

Signals verified high-level bilingual capabilities to global employers.

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Global Citizenship

Fosters cross-cultural empathy, engagement, and communication skills.

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State Honor

Official recognition awarded upon graduation from Saucon Valley.

Requirements to Earn the Seal

To earn a Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy upon graduation from Saucon Valley High School, a student must demonstrate competency in two or more languages (English and an additional world language, including American Sign Language) by fulfilling all three criteria outlined below:

Requirement 1

High School Graduation

Complete all local and state academic requirements necessary to earn a high school diploma from Saucon Valley High School.

Requirement 2

English/World Language Proficiency Criteria

Students must fulfill the following conditions:

  • ✓ The student qualifies for this award by demonstrating "intermediate high" proficiency on approved world language and English language assessments, per the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Official Resources & Application PDF Downloads

Access official state documentation, state guidance policy, and the student application form below. Click buttons to open in a new browser tab.

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PDE Seal of Biliteracy Flyer

Official Pennsylvania Department of Education overview flyer detailing the benefits and goals of the PASOB program.

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PDE Official Guidance

Comprehensive administrative policy framework, state standards, and assessment criteria from PDE.

Application Process & Student Guidance

Ready to Apply?
Download and complete the official Student Application form.

High school students interested in applying for the Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy should speak with their World Language teacher, School Counselor, or Seal of Biliteracy Coordinator during their junior or senior year to schedule approved AAPPL proficiency assessments and/or review requirements.

For questions regarding assessment scheduling or criteria, please contact World Language Department Head and Seal of Biliteracy Coordinator:

Mrs. Corinne Rivero
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