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Celebrating Transformation in Education: 18 Certified Mediators of Learning
02 February 2026 to 06 February 2026

Main activities for Term 1 (2026):
16 March 2026 to 20 March 2026

Main activities for Term 1 (2026):
Eighteen teachers from our four project schools were recently certified as Mediators of the Basic Concepts Programme
7 immersive virtual sessions designed for educators, therapists & parents who believe every child can learn.
Children are not waiting to be ready. They become ready when we give them opportunities to think.
Practical applications of BCP were shared and discussed
Educators from schools across the local area came together at Paul Greyling Primary for a vibrant Basic Concepts Programme Symposium
A new article by Dr Louis Benjamin (Oct 2025) explores how the BCP helps teachers move beyond instruction to mediation.
15 April 2026

Embark on an immersive learning journey with our Basic Concepts Programme (BCP) Online Training! 
16 April 2026

Embark on an immersive learning journey with our Basic Concepts Programme (BCP) Online Training! 

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I was very happy about my development on this course… often as teachers we do not pay attention to detail, but because of Basic Concepts I was aware of the lack of language use in my class. I am now using a different approach with my learners and being aware of the small details that make a big change in the way I teach and learners learn. Thank you for this eye opening course.

Schools Improvement Initiative, UCT (June 2013)
INTSHAYELELO PRIMARY

Encourages children to be observant and provides opportunity for building language skills - from basics to more complex.

Public Open Training, Cape Town (2014)

I learned a new language to use with my learners.

Metro Central: Training, October 2014

I found all aspects of the course very effective.  I now have a very good understanding of how to teach all the concepts.  I am going to be more specific and detailed when I teach. I need to research and plan my basic concepts lessons ...

Ikwezi: Schools Development Unit, July 2014

Very well put together course: well researched, well prepared, well delivered.  A course that can be trusted to yield results when applied in practice, and therefore a much needed and valuable tool to implement with learners who are in danger of failing to learn adequately.

Open Public Training, 2015 (Cape Town)

I have learned so much through the Kwena Basic Education Trust and for that I would like to take this opportunity to say: thank you.

Kwena Basin Education Trust: Project Visit, May 2016