Seal of Biliteracy
Stevenson High School is proud to offer current Juniors and Seniors the opportunity to test for the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy. It is highlighted on high school transcripts and diplomas and serves as a statement of accomplishment for college admission and future employment.
To attain the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy, students must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in English and at least one other language. An "intermediate high" composite score, or an "intermediate high" score in all four domains, including speaking, writing, reading, and listening, is evidence of attainment via an approved world language assessment.
Students who establish high proficiency in English and come close to meriting the Seal at the high school level will receive the State Commendation toward Biliteracy. The Commendation award does not usually earn college credit. However, it demonstrates to employers and college admissions offices that the student has achieved a high level of language ability.
Again, recipients of both the Seal or Commendation must still meet English proficiency requirements and adhere to the Illinois State Board of Education World Language requirements.
2025-2026 EXAM SCHEDULE
Stevenson offers Juniors and Seniors the opportunity to qualify for Illinois State's Seal of Biliteracy program by demonstrating a high level of proficiency in English and another language. High proficiency in a language other than English is attained via one of the approved language exams. The SAT, ACT, ACCESS for ELLs, or ACTFL’s ESL exam establishes English proficiency.
Important Notes
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For more information on the languages offered, costs, exam format, and other great information and resources, please read the Biliteracy FAQ.
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The registration links will not be reopened once they are closed.
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Seating is limited to the first 80 students who register and complete payment.
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CANCELLATION POLICY: Due to limited seating, cancellations for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Biliteracy exams must be requested via email at biliteracy@d125.org by Friday, October 3, 2025 to receive a full refund.
FALL BILITERACY EXAM
- Saturday, October 11, 2025
- Registration opens Monday, September 15, 2025.
- Registration closes Friday, October 3, 2025, at midnight OR once all 80 seats have been filled.
- Exam window: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Testing begins and ends on time.
SPRING Biliteracy Exam
1. Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Registration opens Monday, February 16, 2026.
- Registration closes Friday, March 6, 2026, at midnight OR once all 80 seats have been filled.
- Exam window: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Testing begins and ends on time.
BILITERACY EXAM REGISTRATION