Opportunities 

Global Seal of Biliteracy

We certify with the Global Seal of Biliteracy. 

Awarded in more than 50 countries, the Global Seal of Biliteracy is a verifiable international certification that conveys proficiency with language skills in two or more languages for our qualifying candidates. This stackable certification offers a competitive advantage by empowering bilinguals with digitally shareable documentation that opens the door to scholarships, advanced course placement, increased study abroad opportunities and so much more. The Global Seal is and will be FREE for all. 

The Global Seal of Biliteracy allows universities and employers to easily verify our students’ language skills and be confident that they possess valuable soft skills linked to learning a language. Research consistently demonstrates that the demand for bilingual employees continues to grow and can result in pay differentials and increased employment opportunities. The Global Seal of Biliteracy provides a universally consistent way to document  language proficiency at one of three credential tiers as demonstrated by a qualifying test. When recipients register their certificate, it can be easily shared digitally with a university or employer or posted to social media. 

The Global Seal of Biliteracy accepts multiple qualifying tests to receive this certification. Our program applies on behalf of qualifying candidates for the Global Seal of Biliteracy certification as our way to recognize their accomplishment and help them leverage their skills for the future.

To learn more about the Global Seal of Biliteracy, visit their website at www.theglobalseal.com.

NSLI-Y

The U.S. Department of State’s National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program was launched in 2006 to promote critical language learning among American youth. The Department of State, in cooperation with American Councils for International Education, awards and administers merit-based scholarships to high school students for participation in summer and academic year immersion programs in locations where the eight NSLI-Y languages are spoken. NSLI-Y immerses participants in the cultural life of the host community, giving them formal and informal language practice and sparking a lifetime interest in foreign languages and cultures. Participants receive intensive language instruction, live with a host family for all or part of the program, and participate in a variety of cultural activities. See a sample daily schedule here.

The NSLI-Y application for Summer 2025 and Academic Year 2025-2026 is now available! The application deadline is Nov. 4, 2024 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time. 

We will host a virtual interest meeting this fall.

Questions? Please contact Ms. Tonya Smith, NCSSM Instructor of Spanish and Humanities at smith@ncssm.edu.