For the first time ever, advanced foreign language students at BAHS have the opportunity to become biliterate during school hours. 

The AAPPL test, which stands for the ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages, challenges students K-12 that are learning new languages to apply their knowledge in tasks that test their abilities in interpersonal listening/speaking, presentational writing, and interpretive reading and listening.  

This week, voluntary students in the courses French 4, German 4, Spanish 4, and AP Spanish have spent their time in class taking the test. The goal of the assessment is for students to successfully apply their knowledge to earn the Seal of Biliteracy.  

The Seal of Biliteracy is an award received by students to recognize their ability to retain and be proficient in multiple languages before they graduate high school. 

“The AAPPL test is way longer than I expected, but I’m really happy I decided to take it because if I am successful, the biliteracy seal is something really cool that can show all the work I’ve put into learning French,” stated Aubrey Klarman (11), a current French 4 student at Bel Air High School. 

Good luck to all the foreign language students tackling this exam this week and next! We look forward to hearing about your success in the up and coming weeks.