Marmion Academy senior first to earn prestigious Global Seal of Biliteracy

Marmion Academy in Aurora recently announced that senior Juan Campos Jr. of Aurora, has been awarded the prestigious Global Seal of Biliteracy, an international language certificate that recognizes and celebrates his level of proficiency in Spanish and English.

It validates language skills and expands future opportunities for its recipients. Available in over 100 languages, the Global Seal of Biliteracy has been issued by employers, universities, and secondary schools in over 30 countries and five continents.

“Juan Campos Jr. is the first student at Marmion to achieve this honor. He has worked very hard to develop his language skills,” said Maestra Luz-María Acosta-Knutson, Spanish Instructor at Marmion. “We are thrilled to see his efforts recognized with the Global Seal of Biliteracy-Working Fluency. This is the highest level a student can achieve with taking the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam to qualify for the Global Seal of Biliteracy.”

“This certification not only celebrates his accomplishments but also opens doors for him in academia and the global job market,” Acosta-Knutson said.

The Global Seal of Biliteracy is more than just a certification; it is a passport to opportunity. It allows recipients to showcase their language skills to any school or employer across state lines and international borders. In today's global economy, proficiency in multiple languages has tremendous value, and employers want candidates whose skills are verifiable and comparable.

Marmion Academy wishes to congratulate Juan Campos Jr. on this significant achievement and look forward to seeing the opportunities that his Global Seal of Biliteracy will bring him in the future.

Marmion Academy, located at 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora, is a Catholic and Benedictine college-preparatory high school dedicated to spiritual formation, academic excellence, and leadership development. For more information, visit www.marmion.org/academy.