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05 October 2026
Basic Concepts Foundation Training Dates:

 
A Live Professional Learning Community for BCP Educators.
Don't simplify the language—make it meaningful.
We're proud to launch Mediator Live, a new Basic Concepts Foundation initiative where teachers can learn directly from other teachers through live classroom demonstrations.
Earlier this year, the teachers at Pauli Early Learning Centre completed their Basic Concepts Programme training
Effective teaching of position relies on precise vocabulary, explicit instructions, and rich descriptive language to support learners' understanding.
Montessori and the Basic Concepts Programme share strong foundations.
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While schools and communities may differ, many of the learning challenges educators encounter are remarkably similar.

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If you understand the basic concepts you will have a better understanding of more complex concepts.

 

Metro Central, October 2013

I feel very strongly that Basic Concepts should be introduced to all learners- this will give me the time to develop their conceptual language and increase their vocabulary and verbal fluency.

Metro Central Training: Western Cape Education Department (October, 2015)

It made me look at my teaching in a different way. I am excited to implement what I have learnt.

Metro Central Education District, March 2014
Metro Central Education District, March 2014

The BCP is the best place to start for learners with limited vocabulary and for closing the vocabulary gap.

Christel House Training, July 2014

Die Basiese Konsepte Program het my self vertroue weer op gebou. My taal gebruik en my manier van dinge doen het ook verander. Ek is baie bly en gelukking om deel uit te maak van die Basiese Konsepte Program.

Pixley Kaseme: Training Sessions 1+2

Very informative. Well planned. Well organised. Based on CAPS. Good intervention programme.

Metro Central Training: WCED (February, 2015)