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31 August 2026
Basic Concepts Foundation Training Dates:

 
07 September 2026
Basic Concepts Foundation Training Dates:

 
14 September 2026
Basic Concepts Foundation Training Dates:

 
15 September 2026
Basic Concepts Foundation Training Dates:

 
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.

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My concern about my learners’ language barriers and how to overcome these barriers has been solved for me.

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

I realized that if one lays down a solid foundation for your learners they will become self-assured and confident human beings.

Metro Central, October 2013

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 course was clear, open and easy to understand basic concepts. What I liked most was that it links with the curriculum and it really works. It needs to be implemented at my centre.

Open Public Training, Cape Town (June 2013)
BCP Short Course, UCT (June 2013)

The course was very helpful to me as a teacher, excellent and exciting, because it opened my mind … how to integrate basic concept in all learning areas. It also showed that children should not be limited and their understanding should be developed step-by-step.

Schools Improvement Initiative, UCT (June 2013)
INTSHAYELELO PRIMARY

I am really glad I made an effort to attend: Fantastic, enlightening, empowering.

Metro Central Education District, March 2014
Metro Central Education District, Teacher Training, March 2014