Bilingual Seal

Bilingual seals measure a student's proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a world language other than English. 

Overview

Minnesota has a system that allows students in grades 10-12 to be recognized and potentially earn college credit for their proficiency in world languages.

• World Language Proficiency Certificate: To earn this certificate, you must:
  • demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English by taking a language proficiency assessment approved by the Minnesota Department of Education.
• Bilingual and Multilingual Seals: To earn a seal, you must:
  • satisfactorily complete all required English Language Arts credits
  • demonstrate proficiency in another language by taking a language proficiency assessment approved by the Minnesota Department of Education.

If you earn a Bilingual Seal (English + one other language) or Multilingual Seal (English + two or more other languages), you may be eligible to receive college credit at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.

How it works

• WHS offers the AAPPL Measure assessment three times a year.
• WHS offers assessments in several languages. Contact the program lead for more information on specific languages. 
• Students take this test online, using an iPad

Test results

Scores are shared in the assessments section of Skyward Family Access.

Find test results in Skyward Family Access

Related content

• Wayzata Public Schools Bilingual Seal Program Information
• Minnesota Bilingual Seals Program
• District testing schedule