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If you're researching international schools in Senegal, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is American Curriculum, taught by 4 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 1,599,000–2,899,000 XOF, with the average sitting around 2,066,167. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like Dakar Academy (opened 1961).
Compare 8 international schools in Senegal. Filter by curriculum, fees (average XOF 2,066,167), location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 8 international schools in Senegal covering 10 curricula. The most widely offered are American Curriculum (4), French Curriculum (4), IB (DP) (3), Bespoke Curriculum (2), IB (PYP) (2). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Annual tuition across Senegal runs from about XOF 1,599,000 to XOF 2,899,000, averaging roughly XOF 2,066,167. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Sought-after schools in Senegal run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
1 of the 8 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
doris lists every international school in Senegal we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.
