Fundación Universitaria María Cano Language Center
Education for Work and Human Development
Academic Knowledge Program in English B2
Academic Knowledge Program in English B2
Objetive:
The B2 Academic English Program at the Language Center of Fundación Universitaria María Cano aims to strengthen students’ advanced communicative competencies in English, enabling them to understand the main ideas of complex texts—both concrete and abstract—and interact fluently and naturally with native speakers in various personal, academic, and professional contexts.
At this level, the student enhances their ability to produce clear and detailed texts on a wide range of topics, as well as to argue and defend viewpoints, considering different perspectives and supporting their opinions in a structured manner.
The program is based on a communicative approach that promotes meaningful use of the language, supporting the progressive 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 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:
Registration requirements:
To register on the Academic Program of English B2, the candidate must prove its knowledge of English at an A1, A2 and B1 level, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Other registration requirements:
Language skills
To register on the Academic Program of English B1, the candidate must prove its knowledge of English at an A1 and A2 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, A2 and B1 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: 200 hours (Level B2: 100 hours and Level B2+: 100 hours)
Direct work: 160 hours (B2: 72 hours + B2+: 72 hours)
Independent work: 40 hours of directed autonomous work. (B2: 20 hours and B2+: 20 hours)
Labor skill certificate: Academic Knowledge Programs in English B2.
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: $1.875.216 (total cost for 2026 María Cano Medellín branch)
Graduate Profile
The graduate of the B2 Academic English Program at the Language Center of Fundación Universitaria María Cano will achieve an B2 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 the main ideas of complex texts dealing with both concrete and abstract topics, even if they are technical in nature, as long as they are within their field of specialization. They can interact with native speakers with a sufficient degree of fluency and naturalness, so that communication takes place without effort on the part of the interlocutors.
Likewise, they can produce clear and detailed texts on a wide variety of topics, and defend a point of view on general issues, indicating the pros and cons of the different options.
Study Plan
| SUBLEVEL B2 | |
| Module | Hours |
| 1. What have you been watching? / What’s your return policy? | 10 |
| 2. Have you seen a doctor? | 10 |
| 3. Are you doing anything special? | 10 |
| 4. What seems to be the problem? | 10 |
| 5. Where was it made? | 10 |
| 6. When do you fly out? | 10 |
| 7. How have you been? / Would you mind helping me? | 10 |
| 8. Has the city changed? | 10 |
| Total direct work time: | 80 |
| 9. Supervised autonomous work: | 20 |
| Program total time: | 100 |
| SUBLEVEL B2+ | |
| Module | Hours |
| 1. What’s over there? | 10 |
| 2. What’s your superpower? | 10 |
| 3. How’d you come up with that? | 10 |
| 4. Are you an animal person? | 10 |
| 5. Is this going to work? / Can I have a raise? | 10 |
| 6. What are you going to do about it? | 10 |
| 7. What’s our story? / Do you follow any sports? | 10 |
| 8. Remember when? | 10 |
| Total direct work time: | 80 |
| 9. Supervised autonomous work: | 20 |
| Program total time: | 100 |
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.