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Take the Global Seal of Biliteracy Exam Through LanguageBird
Earn an internationally recognized credential certifying bilingual proficiency.
The Global Seal of Biliteracy is a distinguished certification that recognizes and provides a universally consistent and inclusive micro-credential to individuals who demonstrate advanced proficiency in English and at least one additional world language.
LanguageBird collaborates with Global Seal and Avant STAMP (Standards-based Measurement of Proficiency) to offer the exam to language learners ready to certify their skills.
What Is the Global Seal of Biliteracy?
The Global Seal of Biliteracy is recognized worldwide by colleges and employers as a standard measure of language proficiency. It certifies that the recipient has achieved functional proficiency in two or more languages and celebrates the language-learning accomplishment.
Why Earn The Global Seal
Enhance college applications and incorporate a direct link on your CV or resume that showcases this prestigious distinction
Global Seal scores can often be used instead of college language placement exams
Add new Global Seal certifications as you grow your skills and gain a competitive edge in the job market
Tell your language story, and demonstrate bilingual proficiency to employers and schools
Use the credential beyond school and into a career
Who Can Take the Exam
Global Seal of Biliteracy Exam: What to Expect
LanguageBird administers the STAMP exam. Here’s what to expect:
- Takes up to 180 minutes to complete
- Tests four skill areas: Reading, Speaking, Listening, and Writing
- Students choose a two-week testing window
- Available year-round
- Functional Fluency: Students who have completed 8th grade in an English-speaking school and score 5 or above in each skill area
- Working Fluency: Students who have completed 11th grade in an English-speaking school and score 7 or above in each skill area
- Professional Fluency: Score 9 or above in each skill area (highest level certification)
Following the exam, LanguageBird submits your scores to Global Seal for review. If you qualify, you receive your Global Seal of Biliteracy credential.
The Global Seal offers its certification at three different levels, which can be shared digitally through its Digital Language Profile.
Exam Details: Registration, Fees, and Requirements
Includes:
- Online proctor access (ASL exam requires an in-person proctor)
- Digital certificate access
Physical certificates may be purchased directly from the Global Seal store.
- LanguageBird offers the exam year-round
- Students choose their two-week testing window
- Technical support is available Monday–Friday, 5 AM – 4 PM PST (we recommend scheduling during these hours)
- Laptop or computer, Internet connection, Webcam (free-standing or integrated), Microphone, Headphones, Keyboard, Smartphone
15 Languages Available
If you are looking for another language, please inquire on the form below. Additional fees may apply.
*Please note that the ASL Global Seal exam requires an in-person proctor. Before registering for this exam, please ensure you have or can obtain a proctor. Please follow this link for more information on proctor requirements.
Need Help with Test Preparation?
LanguageBird offers one-to-one Test Preparation with native-level instructors to help students feel confident and ready for the exam.