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Unveiling the Truth: Does the Basic Concepts Program Deliver Results?
Remembering where we come from, celebrating who we are today. Happy Heritage Day from Basic Concepts
Don't guess, just ask! Your top questions, answered in our FAQ posts.
Here are some Basic Concepts about the Basic Concepts Programme
Literacy is the bridge to a brighter future. Let's build it together. Happy International Literacy day from Basic Concepts
18 August 2023
Continuation of the training of the ZFM teachers
25 August 2023
Continuation of the training of the ZFM teachers
Explore the world of knowledge and get a glimpse into what the inside of a Basic Concepts Classroom looks like
Dr Louis Benjamin's work provided a key framework for both pre-school and Foundation Phase Literacy and Numeracy.
Join us at the Basic Concepts Foundation as we empower teachers within the classroom

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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)

‘It is an excellent programme. Just a pity that not all reception year educators are exposed to the training. My understanding of the programme- it is developed to systematically mediate concepts so that learners are guided to develop an understanding and so that learning is meaningful.’ (Metro Central, 2012)

Training Feedback

I have learned new strategies to use across the CAPS curriculum, also new exciting ways to build language. I've become more aware of the language that I use in my classroom.

Metro Central Training: Western Cape Education Department (February, 2016)

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)

Louis I salute you. I am empowered by the presentation. Never a dull moment even though the weather was hot. I've already implemented the programme with my learners.

Metro Central Training: Western Cape Education Department (February, 2016)