Seal of Biliteracy
Congratulations to the CLASS of 2020!
85 Seals of Biliteracy in 11 languages
Albanian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese, Latin, Spanish, Vietnamese
85 Seals of Biliteracy in 11 languages
Albanian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese, Latin, Spanish, Vietnamese
EHTHS is proud to offer the Seal of Biliteracy program. Seniors studying an upper-level world language class may take a proficiency assessment in that language to determine whether they are eligible to graduate with the Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal of Biliteracy certifies that the student has demonstrated proficiency in both English and another language. The Seal of Biliteracy is recognized by the NJDOE and will be noted on the student's transcript. More information from the NJDOE can be found here.
EHTHS Seniors studying a spoken language will demonstrate their proficiency on the AAPPL. Seniors in Latin will demonstrate their proficiency on the ALIRA. Students must attain at least Intermediate-Mid proficiency in all sections of the assessment. Click the buttons below for sample questions. AAPPL students must use FORM B. The AAPPL offers a TIPS page with helpful information. Students should review scoring rubrics for speaking and writing for detailed information about Intermediate-Mid ( I-3) as per the rubric. Students must score I-3 or higher to be considered Intermediate-Mid. The AAPPL is offered in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Thai.
Heritage speakers of other languages may take the WPT & OPI to demonstrate Intermediate-Mid proficiency in their home language. WPT & OPI Assessments are offered in the following languages: Albanian, Amharic, Bangla, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Cantonese, Croatian, Dari, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Malayam, Pashto, Polish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Ukranian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba. You can find out more information about the OPI/WPT here.
EHTHS Seniors studying a spoken language will demonstrate their proficiency on the AAPPL. Seniors in Latin will demonstrate their proficiency on the ALIRA. Students must attain at least Intermediate-Mid proficiency in all sections of the assessment. Click the buttons below for sample questions. AAPPL students must use FORM B. The AAPPL offers a TIPS page with helpful information. Students should review scoring rubrics for speaking and writing for detailed information about Intermediate-Mid ( I-3) as per the rubric. Students must score I-3 or higher to be considered Intermediate-Mid. The AAPPL is offered in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Thai.
Heritage speakers of other languages may take the WPT & OPI to demonstrate Intermediate-Mid proficiency in their home language. WPT & OPI Assessments are offered in the following languages: Albanian, Amharic, Bangla, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Cantonese, Croatian, Dari, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Malayam, Pashto, Polish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Ukranian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba. You can find out more information about the OPI/WPT here.
Seal of Biliteracy FAQs:
1. How much is the Seal of Biliteracy assessment? $10 for each language
2. I speak two or more languages. Can I take the assessment in more than one language? Possibly. Reach out to Dr. Schreiner at schreinm@eht.k12.nj.us
3. How do I register? Seniors in upper level courses will register with their WL or ELL teacher in the Fall.
4. What score do I need in order to graduate with the Seal of Biliteracy? New Jersey students must attain I-3 or higher (Intermediate-Mid or higher) on all sections of the assessment.
5. What does Intermediate-Mid Proficiency look/sound like? Click HERE to see what Intermediate Mid writing looks like. Click HERE to learn what Intermediate-Mid speaking sounds like.
5. How can I practice? The AAPPL and ALIRA offer a DEMO. Click below to practice. Choose FORM B of the AAPPL.
2. I speak two or more languages. Can I take the assessment in more than one language? Possibly. Reach out to Dr. Schreiner at schreinm@eht.k12.nj.us
3. How do I register? Seniors in upper level courses will register with their WL or ELL teacher in the Fall.
4. What score do I need in order to graduate with the Seal of Biliteracy? New Jersey students must attain I-3 or higher (Intermediate-Mid or higher) on all sections of the assessment.
5. What does Intermediate-Mid Proficiency look/sound like? Click HERE to see what Intermediate Mid writing looks like. Click HERE to learn what Intermediate-Mid speaking sounds like.
5. How can I practice? The AAPPL and ALIRA offer a DEMO. Click below to practice. Choose FORM B of the AAPPL.
