Fundación Universitaria María Cano Language Center
Education for Work and Human Development
Academic Knowledge Program in English A2
Academic Knowledge Program in English A2
Objetive:
The A2 Academic English Program at the Language Center of Fundación Universitaria María Cano aims to strengthen communicative skills in English for students, enabling them to understand and use everyday expressions, interact in common situations requiring simple and direct exchange of information, and to communicate more autonomously in personal, academic, and social contexts
At this level, the student expands their ability to describe in simple terms aspects of their environment, past experiences, and immediate needs, thus consolidating their skill to participate in basic everyday communicative situations.
The program is based on a communicative approach that promotes meaningful use of the language, fostering the development of comprehension, production, and interaction skills, as well as the formation of individuals with intercultural openness, critical thinking, and the ability to participate in diverse environments.
Approval decree:Resolution N. 202450048974 of July 10, 2024 from the Education Secretary of the Special District of Science, Technology and Innovation of Medellín.
Inspection and supervision is executed by the Education Secretary of the Special District of Science, Technology and Innovation of Medellín.
Candidate profile
Registration requirements: Candidate must be over 16 years old and be able to read and write. Also, it must hold a bachelor’s degree or at least have ninth grade approved.
Other registration requirements:
Registration requirements: Candidate of must be over 16 years old and be able to read and write. Also, it must hold a bachelor’s degree or at least have ninth grade approved.
Other registration requirements:
Language skills
To register on the Academic Program of English A2, the candidate must prove its knowledge of English at an A1 level, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Verification of this requirement may be done through any of the following options:
- Submission of the certificate of completion of Level A1 issued by the Language Center of Fundación Universitaria María Cano.
- Submission and passing of the placement test administered by the Language Center.
- Submission of an internationally recognized certification approved by the Ministry of National Education, in accordance with current regulations.
Note: If no certification is available, the applicant must take the institutional placement test.
Basic technological skills
To take part in the Academic Programs of English offered by the Language Center of Fundación Universitaria María Cano, whether in on-site or distance modality with a virtual education strategy, the student must use technological resources such as a computer, camera, microphone, and internet connection in order to interact with the virtual learning environments of the program.
General Information of the Program
Program duration: 160 hours (Level A2: 80 hours and Level A2+: 80 hours)
Direct work: 128 hours (A2: 64 hours + A2+: 64 hours)
Independent work: 32 hours of directed autonomous work. (A2: 16 hours and A2+: 16 hours)
Labor skill certificate: Academic Knowledge Programs in English A2.
Sessions: Morning or evening (Monday to Friday) and Saturday.
Learning Methodology: On-site or distance modality with a virtual education strategy (Medellín Branch)
Program cost: $1.814.802 (total cost for 2026 María Cano Medellín branch)
Graduate Profile
The graduate of the A2 Academic English Program at the Language Center of Fundación Universitaria María Cano will achieve an A2 level of proficiency in communicative competence, in accordance with the standards of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
At this level, the student is able to understand phrases and frequently used expressions related to areas of experience that are especially relevant to them, such as basic information about themselves and their family, shopping, places of interest, and occupations. They can communicate in simple, everyday tasks that require straightforward and direct exchanges of information on familiar topics.
Likewise, they can describe in simple terms aspects of their past, their surroundings, and immediate needs, and interact in common situations with a basic degree of autonomy.
Study Plan
| SUBLEVEL A2 | |
| Module | Hours |
| 1. What do you do? / Who’s that? | 11 |
| 2. What are you doing today? | 10 |
| 3. Whose phone is this? / Any plans for the weekend? | 11 |
| 4. Are you OK? | 10 |
| 5. How do I get there? / How was your vacation? | 11 |
| 6. What’s for dinner? / Where are you going? | 11 |
| Total direct work time: | 64 |
| 7. Supervised autonomous work: | 16 |
| Program total time: | 80 |
| SUBLEVEL A2+ | |
| Module | Hours |
| 1. What’s going on with you? | 10 |
| 2. What do you think? | 10 |
| 3. How was your weekend? | 11 |
| 4. Would you like something to eat? | 11 |
| 5. When can we meet? | 11 |
|
6. How was your lunch? Where are you going? / Where do you want to meet? / |
11 |
| Total direct work time: | 64 |
| 6. Supervised autonomous work: | 16 |
| Program total time: | 80 |
Admission requirements:
To enter the Academic Knowledge Programs in English offered by María Cano, the applicant must complete the following procedure:
- Fill out the online registration form.
- Upload to the platform at the end of the registration form, the following documents one by one (in PDF format), as indicated at the end:
– Original study certificate of ninth grade or bachelor’s degree diploma (11th grade), issued by the school with validity of no more than one month.
– A legible photocopy of the ID (enlarged).
– A 3X4 cms. size photo, light blue background.
Notes:
- Documents are not received physically unless required during the admission process.
- Minors must appear with a guardian and attach a photocopy of their ID.
Note: Technical academic programs may include Saturday classes.