CAPS Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement
CSM Code switching and code mixing
DBE Department of Basic Education
DoE Department of Education
FP L1 LoLT First language language of learning and teaching in the Foundation Phase followed by a transition to L2 LoLT from Grade 4 onwards
FP L2 LoLT Second language language of learning and teaching in the Foundation Phase as well as throughout subsequent grades
HOD Head of department
L1 First language
L2 Second language
LiEP Language in Education Policy
LoLT Language of learning and teaching
NQ National quintile
SA South Africa
SASA South Africa School’s Act
SES Socio-economic status
SGB School Governing Body
SMT School management team
TIMSS Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
UCT University of Cape Town
UNESCO The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
WCED Western Cape Education Department