seal of biliteracy

✔ The Goal

The goal of the Seal of Biliteracy in Bulgarian is for high school students to demonstrate proficiency in two or more languages by graduation, which:

• contributes to academic excellence and college readiness;
• preserves the Bulgarian language, culture, and heritage;
• provides evidence of skills that are attractive to future employers;
• acknowledges the value of the nation’s diversity in languages and cultures.

✔ The Partners

This initiative is a collaborative effort involving the Little Bulgarian School in Chicago, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria, the Illinois State Board of Education, and Sofia University. The exam is overseen by the Department of Language Education at Sofia University.

✔ The Hard Work

The Seal of Biliteracy program is a valuable resource for students proficient in the Bulgarian language, as it encourages biliteracy and significantly enriches their college applications. LBSC has been conducting a 10-week high-level preparatory course twice a year during the fall and spring semesters since 2017. The students participate in a weekly 3-hour class at the Des Plaines location, where they receive instruction from 2 licensed teachers. The program emphasizes exam readiness and preparation and is conducted entirely in Bulgaria. The teachers are taking a personal educational approach depending on the preparedness level of each student.