The New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) is an award given to high school graduates who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in English and one or more world languages. Any student proficient in and/or studying English and at least one world language is eligible to pursue this award. This includes students who speak a language other than English at home as well as those who are completing a course of study in a world language through high school.
There are multiple pathways to earn the NYSSB. Whichever pathway is chosen, students must demonstrate the required level of proficiency by earning three points in English and three points in one or more world languages from a points matrix. Students can earn points toward the NYSSB in a number of ways, including earning an 85% or better in English or world language coursework and completing and presenting a Culminating Project in English
and/or a world language.
For more information, reach out to your world language teacher or the Counseling Office.
