NEW Fall 2024!
Starting with the graduating class of 2021, the Rhode Island Gold Seal of Biliteracy
and the Rhode Island Silver Seal of Biliteracy have been available for students to
earn at the high school level. The Seal of Biliteracy celebrates students who have
multilingual competence and certifies that students have demonstrated skills in the
English language and one or more other world languages. Please view the RIDE policy,
which provides an overview and outlines the Seal of Biliteracy Criteria.
Diploma Seal Guidance
World Language Courses
The Silver Seal of Biliteracy and the Gold Seal of Biliteracy are accepted as world
language courses if taken during high school and if a student’s high school transcript
indicates that the student will be receiving or has received the state Seal of Biliteracy.
CCRI has established the following criteria to translate a state Silver and Gold Seal
of Biliteracy into course credit based upon world language course equivalencies:
- Silver Seal of Biliteracy: Credit for a 1040 level course (3 credits awarded), For example SPAN 1040 Elementary Spanish II (3 credits)
- Gold Seal of Biliteracy: Credit for a 1040 level course and a 2010 level course (6 credits awarded), For example SPAN 1040 Elementary Spanish II (3 credits) & SPAN 2010 Intermediate Spanish
I (3 credits)
Students enrolled at CCRI who have received a State Seal of Biliteracy must initiate
a request for the above credit award within three (3) academic years after graduating
from high school.
Request this Credit Award
To make a request for this credit award, please submit this Rhode Island Seal of Biliteracy
- Credit Request Form To be submitted after high school graduation.