Reaffirming her commitment to education and the development of the people of Mérida, Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada assured that she will keep the teaching of English accessible to all to provide equal opportunities in a more prosperous and fair Mérida.
“Education is key to progress and competitiveness in a globalized world,” said the Mayor. “We want to ensure that citizens have access to tools that allow them to grow and prosper,” she said.
In this context, the Mayor visited the Municipal English Academy, a strategy that offers optimal levels of this language so that participants can access better opportunities that allow them to raise their quality of life.
From the City Council, accessible public policies are implemented that promote the development of the community without leaving anyone behind, since for many families economic income determines the level of education of their daughters and sons.
“As a government, we must motivate and open the doors to new opportunities that allow us to go further, live better, and even contribute to the economic development of Mérida. We are committed to equal opportunities and we want the people of Mérida to be able to take advantage of the benefits offered by mastering English,” she said.
During her tour of the facilities, Cecilia spoke with the students who, like María Margarita Sáenz, a university student, recognize that this training space allows them to learn a new language with quality teachers, in addition to being a great support for their families economy since it has an affordable cost.
“Learning a new language can mean a great challenge; and as your Mayor, I want to tell you that this path can only open a world of possibilities for any age; opportunities that as a City Council we guarantee with social justice and education within reach of all,” she said.
The academy officially began operations in 2001. In 2003, its incorporation into the educational system was made official through the SEP and it obtained its Recognition of Official Validity of Studies (RVOE).
The new center is located on 55th Street between 52nd and 54th in the Centro neighborhood.
In addition, it has locations in the Sara Mena, Amapola, and Francisco I. Madero and Nora Quintana Comprehensive Development Centers, where the fee is 50 pesos per semester.
In the Francisco de Montejo and Casa Mata Cultural Center modules, the fee is $100.00 per semester. In the central building, the semester fee is 150 pesos.
The age of the students ranges from nine years of age to senior citizens. Currently, it has an enrollment of 1,349 students, of which 699 attend the central headquarters.
To date, 21 generations of young people and adults have graduated with official recognition from the State Government’s Education Secretariat.
The study plan includes children and adolescents level, lasting two years, and youth and adult level lasting four years.
At the end of the course, students give a presentation to a group of language teachers and guests, where they put into practice their mastery of the five skills: grammar, reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing, and speaking.
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