What is it?

The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given to graduating seniors by the Michigan Department of Education in recognition of students who have attained proficiency in English and one or more languages by high school graduation. 

Who is eligible to earn it?

The MI-SoBL is awarded to high school graduates or the equivalent. The MI-SoBL may be awarded to any student receiving a Michigan high school diploma, a high school certificate of completion, or a high school equivalency certificate.

Why should I pursue it?

Upon receiving the MI-SoBL, prospective students have the opportunity to earn 15 college credits at Grand Valley State University!

The above interactive map depicts Michigan school districts that have awarded a Michigan Seal of Biliteracy (MI-SoBL) along with the language that the Seal was awarded.

Fun Fact: There are over 40 languages that have been awarded in the Grand Rapids-Holland-Muskegon area, 35 of which were awarded specifically in greater Grand Rapids! Some examples include: Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, Bosnian, Kinyarwanda, and Italian.