International Schools in Dakar, Senegal

Dakar’s international schools form a mixed landscape of French-system establishments, English-language and bilingual schools and a small number offering the International Baccalaureate, so families can usually find French, British (Cambridge) and American-style options alongside IB pathways. Instruction is commonly in French at AEFE-aligned or French-curriculum schools and in English at IB or anglophone schools, with many schools offering strong French language programmes and bilingual tracks. Annual tuition varies widely - lower-cost francophone schools commonly sit in the mid-millions of CFA francs while anglophone or IB schools generally command higher fees and some bill in US dollars, so compare published fee schedules and extra charges (registration, development, transport) carefully. Admissions follow the Senegalese school year pattern with major intakes for the new academic year in late August/September but many schools accept applications year-round; expect application fees, standard identity and academic records, and language or placement assessments for non-native speakers.

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