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Take the Global Seal of Biliteracy Exam
Earn an internationally recognized credential validating your bilingual proficiency.
The Global Seal of Biliteracy is a distinguished certification that recognizes and provides a universally consistent and inclusive micro-credential to individuals who demonstrate advanced proficiency in English and at least one additional world language.
LanguageBird collaborates with Global Seal and Avant STAMP (Standards-based Measurement of Proficiency) to offer the exam to adult learners ready to certify their skills.
Anyone 13 and older can register for the exam through LanguageBird. No prior or current enrollment is required.
What Is the Global Seal of Biliteracy?
The Global Seal of Biliteracy is recognized worldwide by employers and schools as a standard measure of language proficiency. It certifies that the recipient has achieved functional proficiency in two or more languages and celebrates the language-learning accomplishment.
Benefits for Adults Learners:
Career advancement:
Add a direct link to your CV, resume, Linkedin profile or social media that varifies bilingual skills valued by employers
Professional credibility:
Tell your language story and highlight your bilingual or multilingual background with recognized certification that validates language expertise
Resume differentiation:
Add new Global Seal certifications and credentials that distinguish candidates in competitive job markets
International acceptance:
Send official verifiable transcripts directly to employers that are acknowledged by organizations and employers across the United States
Who Can Take the Exam
Anyone age 13 and older
You do NOT need to be a current LanguageBird student
You do NOT need to have taken formal language classes
Heritage speakers seeking formal recognition of their language skills
Advanced language learners pursuing bilingual certification
College-bound students strengthening their applications
Students seeking career advantages through bilingual credentials
Global Seal of Biliteracy Exam: What to Expect
LanguageBird administers the STAMP exam. Here’s what to expect:
- Takes up to 180 minutes to complete
- Tests four skill areas: Reading, Speaking, Listening, and Writing
- You choose your two-week testing window
- Available year-round
- Functional Fluency: Score 5 or above in each skill area
- Working Fluency: Score 7 or above in each skill area
- Professional Fluency: Score 9 or above in each skill area (highest level certification)
Following the exam, LanguageBird submits your scores to Global Seal for review. If you qualify, you receive your Global Seal of Biliteracy credential.
The Global Seal offers its certification at three different levels, which can be shared digitally through its Digital Language Profile.
Exam Details: Registration, Fees, and Requirements
Includes:
- Online proctor access (ASL exam requires an in-person proctor)
- Digital certificate access
Physical certificates may be purchased directly from the Global Seal store.
- LanguageBird offers the exam year-round
- You choose your two-week testing window
- Technical support is available Monday–Friday, 5 AM – 4 PM PST (we recommend scheduling during these hours)
- Laptop or computer
- Internet connection
- Webcam (free-standing or integrated)
- Microphone
- Headphones
- Keyboard
- Smartphone
15 Languages Available
If you are looking for another language, please inquire on the form below. Additional fees may apply.
*Please note that the ASL Global Seal exam requires an in-person proctor. Before registering for this exam, please ensure you have or can obtain a proctor. Please follow this link for more information on proctor requirements.
Need Help with Test Preparation?
LanguageBird offers one-to-one Test Preparation with native-level instructors to help you feel confident and ready for the exam.