Oregon Seal of Biliteracy

• Two test dates will be offered at Central Catholic High School
  • Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 7:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M
  • Friday, February 28, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 P.M.. from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M..  
• Students must register by Thursday, February 2o at 3:00 P.M.
• All tests will be conducted in the New Cafe and students must bring their own device and charger. 
• Whether students take the STAMP 4S or WS test, they must take a minimum of two tests, one in English, and one in each world language for which they wish to be recognized. Native English speakers must also take the English language exam. 
• Cost is $52 per student; this includes one English exam and one world language exam (financial assistance is available).
• To earn the Seal, students must earn a six (6) or higher on the STAMP test for each language test. A score of four (4) or higher on the AP Language test or a score of three (3) or higher on the AP Literature test also qualifies for languages other than English for earning the Seal.
• We will hold an Information session via Zoom for parents/guardians and students on Wednesday, February 19 at 6:00 P.M. Please use this link to join, there is no pre-registration (Meeting ID: 997 0148 5798) .
• If interested in the Oregon Seal of Multiliteracy (more than two languages) please contact Patrick Mordhorst at pmordhorst@centralcatholichigh.org to set up an extra testing date.

The are many benefits of earning the Oregon Seal of Biliteracy/Multiliteracy:

• To recognize and affirm the value of diversity, and honor the multiple cultures and languages of a community. 
• To certify attainment of biliteracy as students apply for colleges and programs that look for students who are ready to contribute to a global society.
• To provide employers with a method of identifying people with language and biliteracy skills.
• To provide post-secondary institutions with a method to give academic credit to applicants seeking admission.

The State Seal of Biliteracy is marked by a gold seal on the student’s high school diploma and recorded on the student’s official academic transcript.  Central Catholic students who earn the Oregon Seal of Biliteracy are recognized at graduation with green and gold cords and identified in the graduation program. 

Once scores are received, Central Catholic administrators will file the application for the OSSB for eligible students.

Registration is now closed.