International Skills Diploma Seal

Objectives

In today’s global marketplace, it is important for students to acquire the interdisciplinary skills they need to be globally competent and competitive. The International Skills Diploma Seal is awarded to graduating high school students who complete an international education curriculum and engage in extracurricular activities and experiences that foster the achievement of global competencies. It is a signal to employers and higher education institutions that a student is prepared to participate in the global economy.

ISDS BROCHURE 2017.pdf

Updated Guidance at a glance for ISDS.pdf

For more information on the International Skills Diploma Seal program, please review the recorded webinar below.

2018 Webinar reviewing the ISDS Program.

Link to presentation for webinar.

Requirements

World Languages

At least three credits in the same world language and/or ESOL

International Focus

At least four credits in courses determined to have an international focus, such as international economics, world/non-US history, world geography, etc.

At least four extracurricular activities and experiences with global themes and/or in global contexts (e.g., exchange programs, international and language clubs, travel abroad)
Twenty hours of community service involving a global/cross-cultural public service project
Capstone presentation on the knowledge gained in the courses and activities listed above

ISDS Pre-Approved Courses

ISDS Pre approved list updated 2018.pdf

The International Skills Diploma Seal Committee will conduct an annual systematic review of all courses and add any courses that are deemed to align with the goals of the International Skills Diploma Seal.