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Seal of Biliteracy

Seal of Biliteracy

In a language other than English, can your student…

Write? Listen? Speak? Read?

Your Student could:

  • Qualify for the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy on their diploma
  • Earn High School Credit for a language other than English

Take the World Language Proficiency Test offered in the fall and spring.

For more information, see your school counselor or contact Student Supports at 360-662-1040.

Save the date!

The next World Language Proficiency test will be offered April 1, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at each secondary school.

Check back soon for registration details!

World Language Proficiency Testing

CKSD offers students in grades 7-12 World Language Proficiency testing opportunities each year. Testing is provided at each secondary school. Students can earn up to 4 high school credits per language depending their proficiency level.. Students generally will be tested in listening/ attending, speaking/signing, reading, and writing. For more information, please visit the OSPI World Language Proficiency site. For questions about the CKSD program, please contact Anne DeHan at 360-662-1040.

Washington State Seal of Biliteracy

Students can earn the Seal of Biliteracy by earning 4 competency-based credits in one or more world languages, including American Sign Language and Tribal languages, and earning 4 ELA credits that qualify for the graduation pathway. The Seal of Biliteracy notation will be placed on the student’s transcript, diploma, and the student will have the opportunity to wear a Medal of the Seal of Biliteracy at graduation. For more information, please visit the OSPI Washington State Seal of Biliteracy site. For questions about the CKSD program, please contact Anne DeHan at 360-662-1040.

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