Seal of Biliteracy
Students in grades 7 through 12 who are fluent in a language other than English can earn up to four World Language credits through proficiency testing. Students who earn four credits and meet the state graduation standard in English Language Arts receive the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy.
Proficiency testing is available to students at Kingston Middle School, Kingston High School, Poulsbo Middle School, and North Kitsap High School, with sessions offered once in the fall and once in the spring.
Learn more from the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Education.
2025 - 2026 Seal of Biliteracy Test
Students interested in earning the Seal of Biliteracy in the North Kitsap School District can register and submit their testing fee at their high school or middle school between January 26 and March 11, 2026. Please be aware that no late registrations will be accepted. The assessment will be conducted on March 25, 2026, at the NKHS Library from 2:00 to 5:00 PM and on March 31, 2026, at the KHS Library from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. A date for a makeup test will be announced later.
Seal of Biliteracy FAQ
- Who can take the World Language Competency test?
- What does the test involve?
- How much does the test cost?
- What are the benefits of the Seal of Biliteracy?
Who can take the World Language Competency test?
What does the test involve?
How much does the test cost?
What are the benefits of the Seal of Biliteracy?
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18360 Caldart Ave NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Fax (360) 396-3934
Dr. Sonia Barry
Joaly Ray
Program Coordinator
(360) 396-3095
Locations: Poulsbo Middle School, and North Kitsap High School
Lauren Bekker
Program Coordinator
(360) 900-6028
Locations: David Wolfle Elementary, Richard Gordon Elementary, Kingston Middle School, Choice Academy, Kingston High School
Jodel Gillig
Program Coordinator
(360) 900-8428
Locations: Poulsbo Elementary, Vinland Elementary, Hilder Pearson Elementary, Suquamish Elementary