An Ohio Seal of Biliteracy recognizes graduating seniors who can demonstrate high levels of proficiency in English and at least one other world language. Springfield High School and the School of Innovation give this award by following state-established guidelines. The seal will appear on the student’s high school diploma and transcript.
Ohio Seal of Biliteracy
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Springfield graduates who can communicate in English and at least one other world language are equipped with knowledge and skills that will help them participate successfully in college, careers, the military, and a diverse global society. The purpose is to:
Encourage the study of languages;
Certify the attainment of biliteracy;
Give employers insights into the skills of graduates;
Give universities an additional mechanism to identify strong candidates for admission and scholarship;
Prepare students with valuable 21st-century skills;
Recognize the value of foreign and native language instruction; and
Strengthen intergroup relationships, affirm the value of diversity, and honor the multiple cultures and languages of a community.
Having an Ohio Seal of Biliteracy will help students demonstrate their language proficiency in a variety of professional contexts to employers and will bolster a student’s academic credentials when applying to colleges. Additionally, certain Ohio universities have created a mechanism to award university credit and ensure appropriate course placement for further advanced language study.