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Ecole Actuelle Bilingue

Senegal, Dakar

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees F CFA 1,666,000 - 2,200,000
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1996
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, American Curriculum
Taught languages French, English
Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Ecole Actuelle Bilingue (EAB) is a private international school in Dakar, Senegal, within La Cité Scolaire Internationale (CSI). The campus network includes Campus Corniche Ouest and Campus Ngor, serving Petite Section through CM2 with distinct French and bilingual programs. EAB offers three pathways: the classic French track (CP–CM2) aligned with the French national curriculum and enriched by four English sessions per week; the bilingual track (Nursery–CM2) taught equally in French and English by two teachers per class; and an alternative Relai track for learners with identified difficulties, providing an individualized program and psychological support. The school participates in the AEFE network, is recognized by the Senegalese Ministry of National Education, and the classical section is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education. CSI promotes multilingualism and multiculturalism and aims to prepare students for study in international institutions. Extracurricular activities run daily, and the Parent Association (APE) supports school projects and events.

The Essentials

Ecole Actuelle Bilingue has instruction in French, English.

Location
Corniche Ouest Campus and Ngor Campus, Dakar, Senegal. Corniche Ouest Campus houses Preschool and Elementary (French track, bilingual track, and special needs program); Ngor Campus houses Preschool (Pre-K and K) and Elementary (French track and bilingual track).

Stages
Preschool through Grade 5, with French track and bilingual track on both campuses; special needs program available at Corniche Ouest.

Type
Private international school in Dakar, Senegal; part of the Cité Scolaire Internationale (CSI).

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students come from about 35 different countries.

Additional learning support
Special needs program (Relais) with individualized support and psychological assistance.

Country affiliation
Part of the Cité Scolaire Internationale (CSI), a Senegal-based network of international schools.

School day structure
Preschool starts at 8:00 and ends at 2:45; Elementary starts at 8:00 and ends at 3:00; mid-morning recess and lunch breaks; rest period for PS and MS in the early afternoon.

Bus service
Bus service is provided (optional). A bus company with safety belts, air conditioning, and an experienced driver is used.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school uses a dress code / uniforms. Proper clothing is required; students may wear the school uniform or follow the dress/color code: plain dark blue skirt, pants, or shorts (jeans allowed); plain white shirt or T‑shirt; plain dark blue or white sweaters; for gym class: school T‑shirt and shorts. Clothes must be marked with the child's full name. On the last day of school, forgotten and unclaimed clothes will be donated to charity.

Food Options
Parents can register their children at the school canteen or provide them with a lunch-box. Meals are taken in the same dedicated area under supervision by school staff. Meals provided by the canteen include a starter, a main dish and two desserts; menus are prepared to help kids discover various dishes.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the AEFE network and is accredited by the Senegalese Ministry of Education; the Classic track is accredited by the French Ministry of Education. It is a member of Cité Scolaire Internationale and the International School Association (ISA).
Fees

Annual tuition at Ecole Actuelle Bilingue ranges from XOF 1,666,000 to XOF 2,200,000 for 2026/27.

Application and administrative fees

- Administrative (application) fee: XOF 20,000 — non‑refundable, due on submission of each admission request.
- Enrollment (registration) fee for new students: XOF 180,000 (charged once at enrollment).
- Re‑enrollment (returning students) fee: XOF 110,000 (charged annually at re‑registration).
- Corporate (enterprise) tariff (where applicable and excluding NGOs and diplomatic missions): XOF 3,000,000.

Tuition fees by year group (tuition only, per academic year)

- Preschool / Maternelle (PS – MS): Tuition XOF 1,666,000 per year. Total payable for a new student (enrollment fee + tuition) XOF 1,846,000. Total for a returning student (re‑enrollment fee + tuition) XOF 1,776,000.

- Grande Section (GS): Tuition XOF 1,739,000 per year. Total for a new student XOF 1,919,000. Total for a returning student XOF 1,849,000.

- Elementary — Classic track (CP – CM2 classiques): Tuition XOF 1,984,500 per year. Total for a new student XOF 2,164,500. Total for a returning student XOF 2,094,500.

- Elementary — Bilingual track (CP – CM2 bilingues): Tuition XOF 2,143,500 per year. Total for a new student XOF 2,323,500. Total for a returning student XOF 2,253,500.

- Classe Relais (special track): Tuition XOF 2,200,000 per year. Total for a new student XOF 2,380,000. Total for a returning student XOF 2,310,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Initial admission step: the non‑refundable application/administrative fee of XOF 20,000 must be paid when the application is submitted.
- Enrollment / pre‑enrollment payment: the school indicates an advance/deposit payment step in late June (listed as "June 26" on the published schedule) linked to enrollment or pre‑enrollment.
- Installment schedule: tuition may be paid on an installment schedule with payment dates shown as 1 September, 1 December and 1 March. These dates are used for the school's published three‑part payment plan.
- Cantine (lunch) payments are organized by trimester and are due on the same trimester dates (1 September, 1 December, 1 March). Any trimester begun is due in full.

Per‑term / per‑installment detail (what is published)

- The school publishes a three‑date installment schedule (1 September / 1 December / 1 March) for tuition and for canteen payments. Specific per‑installment tuition amounts for each class are shown in the school's published payment‑plan grid; the grid pairs the enrollment/pre‑enrollment advance with the three‑date schedule and shows totals for new and returning students. For the published annual tuition figures and the school's payment‑plan rows, see the tuition table entries for each year group.

Lunch / cafeteria fees and schedule

- GS – CM2 (upper kindergarten / elementary): trimester amounts XOF 145,500; XOF 145,500; XOF 194,000 — annual total XOF 485,000. Enrollment for cafeteria services is done every trimester; any trimester that has started is due.
- PS – MS (preschool/middle section): trimester amounts XOF 118,500; XOF 118,500; XOF 158,000 — annual total XOF 395,000. Enrollment for cafeteria services is done every trimester; any trimester that has started is due.
- Children who bring their own meals and require on‑site logistics (supervision, table, chairs, water) are charged XOF 5,000 per month for logistics services, where published.

Boarding / residential provision and boarding fees

- No boarding (internat) fees are published. The school documents the availability of day‑school services (including a school transport service and lunchtime provision) but does not list residential or boarding options or boarding fees in the published materials.

Other recurring or incidental costs

- Uniform / dress code: a dress code and uniform policy is published (school colours and required items listed), but specific uniform prices are not listed in the published material. Clothing must be clearly labelled.
- School bus / transport: a school transport service is offered (operated through an external provider), but published pages do not list the transport tariff amounts.
- Parent association (APE) membership: a published annual parent‑association fee is XOF 5,000 per family per year (when applicable).
- Supplies / books: the school publishes supply lists by year but does not publish a centralised price list for supplies in the fee schedules.

Refund and withdrawal terms

- The administrative/application fee (XOF 20,000) is explicitly non‑refundable.
- Published admission and registration forms and historic registration documents state that fees already paid are generally not refundable and that school enrollment is annual; school fees are due for the full academic year even in the event of a pupil's departure during the school year. These published enrollment documents are part of the school's admission paperwork and registration conditions.

Fee payment options

- The school's published admissions and fee pages set out amounts, due dates and the installment calendar, but do not publish detailed payment method options (for example: bank transfer details, credit‑card acceptance, or online payment processors are not listed on the public fee pages). The admission procedure references paying the administrative fee as a required step but does not, in the publicly accessible pages referenced, specify which payment channels are accepted.

Notes on presentation of totals and who pays what

- Published totals shown for each year group distinguish between "tuition" (the annual tuition amount) and the full year charge for a new student (tuition + enrollment fee) or a returning student (tuition + re‑enrollment fee); both totals are published for each category.

(If you require these figures displayed in another currency or formatted differently for an external database, convert them using the current XOF rate; the figures above are published in XOF and correspond to the 2025–2026 published schedule and payment pages.)
Academics

Ecole Actuelle Bilingue teaches French Curriculum, American Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school offers three streams: French track, bilingual track, and an alternative track for students with Special Needs. The French track runs from 1st grade to 5th grade and follows the French national curriculum, accredited by the French Ministry of National Education; the program is supplemented by four English sessions per week. The bilingual track runs from Nursery to Grade 5 and is taught equally in French and English by two teachers per class. The alternative track provides a Special Needs program with an individualized plan and psychological support. The school participates in the AEFE network, is recognized by the Senegalese Ministry of National Education, the classical section is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education, and it is a component of La Cité Scolaire Internationale and a member of the International Schools Association (ISA).
Parent Experience

History
The Ecole Actuelle Bilingue is part of La Cité Scolaire Internationale (CSI). CSI comprises several structures in Senegal: EAB, the bilingual Collège-Lycée Bilingue (LCB), and the Dakar teacher training center, with an establishment in Bamako, Mali. CSI offers a single schooling solution in Dakar from Petite Section to Terminale. The school follows directives of the French Ministry of Education and AEFE and develops a school project every three years. In the current year, EAB educates about 750 pupils from Petite Section to CM2, with a curriculum that emphasizes French language, bilingualism, and multiculturalism, and partnerships that enable ambitious and enriching projects.

Community
Every day from 15:10 to 16:10, after-school activities are offered; they are described as playful, cultural, or sports and are led by external professionals or by school staff. Activities include a writing workshop, basketball, crafts, sewing, dance, football, graphic design, sciences, chess, motor skills, painting, circus, pottery, hip hop, tennis, and theatre. The school maintains an alumni network and invites former students to join the alumni program and attend future reunions, with updates at alumni@ecoleactuellebilingue.org and on the alumni Facebook page. The Parent-Teacher Association (APE) fosters links between families and the school, supports projects, runs activities to strengthen relations, and holds monthly meetings; it also forms commissions and invites participation; membership is 5,000 CFA per year per family.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
APE stands for the Association des Parents d'Elèves of the EAB. It supports the school in its projects by providing pedagogical, social, material, and financial contributions to broaden student experiences. It creates spaces for parent–teacher dialogue, with monthly meetings and a principal who meets with the APE to discuss ideas and upcoming activities. Working groups are formed as commissions to organize events; joining requires completing an adhesion form and paying 5,000 CFA per year per family. Past and ongoing activities include Café Jokko (first held in 2016), Movie Nights (such as the Joyeux Noël Madagascar screening in 2015), Bal Masqué, World Book Day activities, a Shared Lunch, and the end-of-year Kermesse.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school operates on two campuses: Campus Corniche Ouest and Campus Ngor, each serving different year groups. Campus Corniche Ouest houses the Kindergarten (PS to GS) and the Elementary division (classic, bilingual, and Relai classes). Campus Ngor houses Kindergarten (MS and GS) and Elementary (classical CP to CM2), with bilingual (CP to CM1) and CM2 opened in September 2022. The school's dual-campus setup supports its bilingual and multilingual offerings across early years and primary education.

Academic Facilities
The school offers three academic pathways. The classic section (CP to CM2) teaches the French curriculum, which is accredited by the French Ministry of National Education, and is enriched with four weekly English sessions. Choosing the classic section ensures continuity of schooling across countries within the network of French-programme schools abroad (about 500 schools in 130 countries). The bilingual section (PS to CM2) uses a bi-curricular approach, with equal instruction in French and English, taught by two teachers, exposing students to two linguistic and cultural universes. This pathway prepares students to enter international institutions offering programs such as the International Baccalaureate. The alternative track includes a Relai class for learners with identified difficulties, offering an individualized program and psychological support.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities are offered every day from 3:10 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. They are playful, cultural or sports-based and are led by external professionals or school teachers. This year, the activities include: writing workshop, basketball, DIY, sewing, dance, football, graphic design, sciences, chess, motor skills, painting, circus, pottery, hip hop, tennis and theatre.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers three tracks: French, bilingual, and an alternative track. The French track, for Grades 1–5, follows the French national curriculum and includes four English sessions per week. The bilingual track, from Nursery to Grade 5, is taught equally in French and English by two teachers. The alternative track provides a Special Needs program with an individualized plan and psychological support.

Arts & Creative
After-school activities run daily from 15:10 to 16:10. Activities are playful, cultural, or athletic and are led by external professionals or school teachers. Current offerings include writing workshop, basketball, crafts, sewing, dance, football, graphic design, sciences, chess, motor skills, painting, circus, pottery, hip hop, tennis, and theatre.

Cultural & Language
EAB is part of Cité Scolaire Internationale (CSI). CSI comprises several schools in Senegal and promotes excellence and multilingualism in an international, culturally diverse environment. CSI prepares students to join top universities in Africa, Europe, and North America.

Social & Hobbies
After-school clubs run daily from 15:10 to 16:10. They encompass cultural, artistic, and sports activities and are led by school teachers or external professionals. Examples include writing, basketball, crafts, sewing, dance, football, painting, theatre, and more.

Community & Service
The Parent Association (APE) supports the school's projects by providing pedagogical, social, material, and financial support to broaden student experiences. It organizes activities to strengthen relations among families and with teachers and to fund various projects. It serves as a forum for parents to discuss daily concerns and share ideas with the Headmaster; Monthly meetings coordinate activities and communications.

Leadership & Professional
Director: Mrs. Karinne Hersent. Deputy Director: Mr. Bassirou Ndiaye. Ngor campus Coordinator: Mrs. Adeline Ferdy-Gueye. Finance Manager: Mrs. Amina Diallo. School Life Coordinator: Mrs. Mariama Ba. Facilities Manager: Mrs. Maro Samb.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Corniche Ouest Campus serves preschool and elementary across all tracks; Ngor Campus serves preschool (Pre-K and K) and elementary French track and bilingual track. The school day starts at 8:00; Preschool to Grade 5 end at 14:45, while elementary classes end at 15:00 with a midday break; classics have 11:30–13:30 and bilinguals have 12:00–13:30. Parents can choose the canteen or a lunchbox; meals include a starter, a main dish, and two desserts. The school provides an optional bus service.
Languages

Language Provision
French and English are taught. In the classical section, the French curriculum from CP to CM2 is taught with four weekly English sessions. In the bilingual section from Petite Section to CM2, the program is taught equally in French and English, with two teachers and two linguistic contexts.

Bilingual Teaching
From Petite Section to CM2, the bilingual section uses a bi-curricular approach that combines the best of French and American programs. The program is taught equally in French and English, with two teachers in each bilingual class. Students are thus exposed to two linguistic and cultural universes.
Reputation

Accreditations
The school is part of the AEFE network and is recognized by the Senegalese Ministry of National Education. The classic French section is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education. The school is a component of La Cité Scolaire Internationale and is a member of the International Schools Association (ISA).
Admissions

Admissions
French track (accredited by the French Ministry of Education) admissions are granted in accordance with rules prevailing within AEFE and MLF. Students from non-accredited classes will be required to take French and Maths achievement tests. Bilingual track: In Preschool, admission is open to all subject to availability, the age of students (3 years old for Nursery) and previous grade level attended. We have two Preschool campuses: Corniche Ouest (from Nursery to Kindergarten) and Ngor (Pre-K and Kindergarten). For First and Second grades, admission is open to all students who are comfortable with one language of instruction (French or English) and basic knowledge of the other language. For Third, Fourth and Fifth grades, admission requires proven skills in both languages of instruction. Enrollment for the 2025-2026 academic year: French track new student enrollment starts on April 5 via the website created by the French Embassy: https://www.efsenegal-ifs.org/20252026/. Decisions of admissions will be made by the “Commission des affectations” in June. Enrollment for the bilingual track (Preschool and Elementary) and Special needs starts on April 15; the Admission form will be available on the website and you can send it or drop it off starting April 1. Administrative fees of 20,000 Fcfa for each admission request (non-refundable). If you want to proceed online, pay the Administrative fees first, then go to the online Admission Form. Forms to print, fill out and submit are available via links, including Formulaire de demande d'inscription 2025-2026 (non-homologué), Formulaire évaluation fr 2025-2026 élèves PS-CP (fr), Version in English: Admission_eval_eleves_PS_CP_eng_25_26.pdf, Formulaire évaluation fr 2025-2026 élèves CE1-CM2 (fr), Version in English: Admission_eval_eleves_CE1_CM2_eng_25_26.pdf.

Scholarships
French scholarships: Information not available in English. French Consulate General in Dakar.
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