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Global Seal Of Biliteracy

The Alliance Française de Seattle credentials with the Global Seal of Biliteracy since 2022. 

The Global Seal of Biliteracy is an international credential that validates proficiency in two or more languages. Through Alliance Française de Seattle, eligible candidates (whether in public, charter, private, or home schools; as well as those in college, the workforce, or elsewhere) can apply for the Seal. 

The Global Seal of Biliteracy enables programs across the world to quickly validate a student’s language skills to provide recognition, appropriate and/or advanced placement in a language program, and even help earn scholarships and job opportunities.

This credential allows employers to easily verify our students’ language proficiency and be confident that they possess the valuable soft skills associated with language learning. We believe language credentials result in pay differentials and increased employment opportunities for bilinguals. The Global Seal of Biliteracy is serial-numbered and can be added to a resume or LinkedIn profile under "Licenses & Certifications."

How to qualify:

In order to obtain the Global Seal of Biliteracy, you must take a standardized language test, such as Avant STAMP 4S in French, a DELF/DALF diploma, or TEF. Here is a complete list of language tests accepted for the Global Seal of Biliteracy in French. 

We can proctor some of the required exams in person. Please write to us at info@afseattle.org if you are interested in taking a test to apply for the Global Seal of Biliteracy. 

Award levels:

The Global Seal of Biliteracy offers three award levels:

  • Functional Fluency: This level credentials language learners at the B1 level or Intermediate-Mid level.
  • Working Fluency: This level credentials language learners at the B2 level or Advanced-Low level.
  • Professional Fluency: This level credentials language learners at the C1 level or Advanced-High level.

Cost:

The Global Seal is free for all candidates. The Alliance Française de Seattle covers the expenses for printing and mailing the certificates. 

To learn more about the Global Seal of Biliteracy visit their website at www.theglobalseal.com.

How it works:

  • Apply: Fill out the application form below (you can apply within 12 months after testing).
  • Test: Submit official, proctored test scores for your second language, plus documentation of proficiency in your first (native/dominant) language.
  • Receive: Once the application, first-language documentation, and qualifying test scores are verified, the Global Seal certificate will be mailed to you.

Application form:

First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Age
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French proficiency requirement
Have you taken any of the following language tests in French in the past year? If so, please attach your test results in the following section. Here  is a complete list of language tests accepted for the Global Seal of Biliteracy in French.
Upload French test results here if applicable
First/dominant language of certification requirementGlobal Seal candidates in the U.S. must meet both English and other language qualifying criteria. Upload your first language school transcript OR test results here. Details and accepted documents are on this page: https://theglobalseal.com/first-language-tests