Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Proficiency Levels
The Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy is presented as a certificate and a seal that can be attached to a student’s diploma. There is no cost for these items or the application. However, a Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy recipient may choose to order, at a cost, a Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy commemorative medallion.
There are two levels of the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy: Gold and Silver. Students will be awarded a seal according to the results of identified proficiency examinations.
Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy: Gold
A Gold-level recipient of the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy has demonstrated a performance equivalent to an Intermediate High or Advanced Low, as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). This student can communicate with ease and confidence when dealing with routine tasks and social situations in a variety of contexts.
Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy: Silver
A Silver-level recipient of the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy has demonstrated a performance equivalent to an Intermediate Mid, as defined by ACTFL. This student can communicate with some comfort when dealing with uncomplicated situations in predictable contexts.