ILLINOIS BILITERACY SEAL & COMMENDATION
High school students who score a 4 on the Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Italian, or Japanese Advanced Placement (AP) test qualify for the Illinois Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal is a recognition given to graduating high school students who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in English and in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in another language. Students who score a 3 on these exams qualify for the Illinois Commendation toward Biliteracy. The Commendation is a recognition given to graduating high school students who have demonstrated significant progress toward achieving a high level of proficiency in English and in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in another language.