CEFR · B2 · Upper-Intermediate
Sapiência English Proficiency · B2.
The upper-intermediate step on the Sapiência CEFR ladder — extended argument, academic reading and meeting-grade speaking. B2 signals NCC L5 readiness, UK Bachelor's Top-Up eligibility and NCC L7 DBM postgraduate eligibility.
Why this matters
The level UK universities expect.
B2 is the threshold most UK universities use for direct entry — the level signals readiness for L5 study, UK Top-Up degrees and NCC L7 postgraduate Diplomas.
Curriculum · Units
What you'll study.
B2 · 60 credits · 5 units · ~120 GLH · CEFR-aligned (institutional).
B2-1
Extended argument & academic discussion
12 credits· 24 TQT hrs· Mandatory
B2-2
Critical reading of academic & news texts
12 credits· 24 TQT hrs· Mandatory
B2-3
Professional meetings, negotiation & presentations
12 credits· 24 TQT hrs· Mandatory
B2-4
Academic writing: essays & reports
12 credits· 24 TQT hrs· Mandatory
B2-5
Listening to lectures & long-form audio
12 credits· 24 TQT hrs· Mandatory
Specification
Entry, assessment and progression.
Entry requirements
- Sapiência English B1 or equivalent CEFR B1 evidence.
Assessment method
- Continuous formative tasks per unit.
- End-of-level CEFR-aligned speaking, listening, reading & writing assessment.
Progression routes
- NCC L5 study readiness.
- UK Bachelor's Top-Up degrees.
- NCC L7 Diploma in Business Management (postgraduate).
Institutional catalogue
Full module list, fees, calendar and accreditation — in one PDF.
Awarded by NCC Education
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