Seal of Biliteracy Spring Assessment

Registration is Open for Seal of Biliteracy Spring Assessment
Posted on 02/26/2024
Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy

Quincy Public Schools is a proud participant of the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy program and we will again recognize high school seniors who have studied and attained a high level of proficiency in two or more languages by awarding the 2024 Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy. Student examples include:

  • Native English speaker who is proficient in a World Language

  • Former English Learner (FEL) who is proficient in English and home language

  • Bilingual student who is proficient in English and home language

Students may earn this designation by fulfilling the following DESE requirements:

  • English Language Criteria: Meet a score of 472 or higher on the Grade 10 ELA MCAS

  • World Language Criteria: Attain a high level of language on a state-approved assessment

  • Classes Criteria: Satisfy all graduation requirements

Spring 2024 Testing Administration Timeline:
We will be administering the state-approved World Language assessment to interested students in Grades 11 & 12 in April.

Students in grades 11 & 12 may register for the assessment between February 26, 2004 and March 15, 2024 at https://forms.gle/4zYMkmsbDhZaEgaL9

Learn more about the MA Seal of Biliteracy »

Questions? Contact Heather Wojcik, English Learner Education Coordinator at [email protected]