CEFR · B1 · Intermediate
Sapiência English Proficiency · B1.
The intermediate step on the Sapiência CEFR ladder — connected discourse, structured opinions and study-ready writing. B1 unlocks NCC L3 IFDHES, VeniBridge enrolment and NCC L4 readiness.
Why this matters
The threshold level for UK study & mobility.
B1 is the threshold most UK regulated routes recognise — it is also the minimum for VeniBridge enrolment and signals NCC L4 readiness.
Curriculum · Units
What you'll study.
B1 · 60 credits · 5 units · ~120 GLH · CEFR-aligned (institutional).
B1-1
Narratives, sequencing & past forms
12 credits· 24 TQT hrs· Mandatory
B1-2
Opinion & argument basics
12 credits· 24 TQT hrs· Mandatory
B1-3
Work, projects & meetings (intro)
12 credits· 24 TQT hrs· Mandatory
B1-4
Reading & summarising study texts
12 credits· 24 TQT hrs· Mandatory
B1-5
Writing structured emails & paragraphs
12 credits· 24 TQT hrs· Mandatory
Specification
Entry, assessment and progression.
Entry requirements
- Sapiência English A2 or equivalent CEFR A2 evidence.
Assessment method
- Continuous formative tasks per unit.
- End-of-level CEFR-aligned speaking, listening, reading & writing assessment.
Progression routes
- Sapiência English B2.
- NCC L3 IFDHES, VeniBridge enrolment, NCC L4 readiness.
Institutional catalogue
Full module list, fees, calendar and accreditation — in one PDF.
Awarded by NCC Education
NCC Education is a British awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual. Instituto Sapiência is a study centre listed in the official directory.
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