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Enko Waca International School

Senegal, Dakar

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 11 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 370
Type Co-educational
Opened 1996
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, IB (DP)
Taught languages French, English, Spanish
Strengths Languages
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Enko Waca Campus in Dakar, Senegal is a bilingual, secular, co-educational IB World School serving 375 students aged 11 to 19 across two campuses. The school offers a French curriculum up to Grade 10, reinforced by elements from French, British, and American programmes, leading to the Senegalese BFEM and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Grades 12 and 13. A Foundation Year in Grade 11 helps students transition from the national system to the IB curriculum. The school is accredited by the Senegalese Ministry of Education and by the International Baccalaureate Organization. Opened in 1996 as a bilingual international school, it became Enko Waca Campus after joining Enko Education in 2018. The objective is to prepare students for higher education worldwide and to promote responsible global citizenship, while highlighting African roots and global exposure through study tours and conferences. Bilingualism runs through all programs, supported by Enko Education's Africa-centered model.

The Essentials

Enko Waca International School has 370 pupils, instruction in French, English.

Location
Located in Pointe des Almadies, Dakar, Senegal. The school operates on two campuses in the Almadies area, with the main office at Les Almadies facing Hôtel Méridien Président.

Stages
Secondary education for students aged 11 to 19. From Grades 7–10, it provides French-based Senegalese secondary education leading to the BFEM; a Foundation Year is offered in Grade 11 to transition to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Grades 12–13.

Type
Bilingual, secular, co-ed international IB World School.

Country affiliation
Senegal

Religious affiliation
Secular

Bus service
Transport scolaire available for 2024-2025. Location: Les Almadies, facing the US Embassy, Dakar, Sénégal. Enrollment fee 10,000 FCFA; monthly payment 49,500 FCFA. Contact: waca@enkoeducation.com; Tel: +221 33 820 49 29.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms consist of short-sleeve polo shirt, long-sleeve polo shirt, shirt, trousers, Bermuda shorts, sportswear, jacket, Scottish skirt, and laboratory coat (obligatory).

Food Options
Canteen offers à la carte meals and monthly meal plans. Menus include two dishes to choose from and are rotated weekly; special dietary needs (diabetes, allergies, intolerances, etc.) are accommodated; annual payment option provides one month free.

Governance and Ownership
Enko Waca International School is owned and governed by Enko Education, a network of IB World Schools; Enko Education acquired the school in September 2018 and integrated it as Enko Waca Campus.
Fees
*Enrolment and Re‑enrolment (application) fees*
- Enrolment (first-time) fee: XOF 125,000 if paid by April 30; XOF 200,000 if paid May 1–June 30; XOF 250,000 if paid July 1–September 5. These enrolment fees are non‑refundable.
- Re‑enrolment fee (returning pupils): XOF 100,000 if paid by April 30; XOF 150,000 if paid May 1–June 30; XOF 175,000 if paid July 1–September 5. These re‑enrolment fees are non‑refundable.

*Annual tuition fees and instalment (term) breakdown by year group*
- Kindergarten (annual tuition excluding enrolment fee): XOF 1,549,000 as the published total annual tuition. If paid as an upfront annual payment the tuition shown is XOF 1,471,550 (annual after upfront payment adjustment). Termly instalments: at registration XOF 619,600; second instalment XOF 619,600 due before 30/11/2024; third instalment XOF 309,800 due before 28/02/2025. (Enrolment fee is charged in addition to these figures.)
- Primary (annual tuition excluding enrolment fee): XOF 1,849,000 as the published total annual tuition. If paid upfront the annual figure is XOF 1,756,550. Termly instalments: at registration XOF 739,600; second instalment XOF 739,600 due before 30/11/2024; third instalment XOF 369,800 due before 28/02/2025. (Enrolment fee is charged in addition to these figures.)
- Lower secondary (de la 6ème à la 3ème) (annual tuition excluding enrolment fee): XOF 1,899,000 as the published total annual tuition. If paid upfront the annual figure is XOF 1,804,050. Termly instalments: at registration XOF 759,600; second instalment XOF 759,600 due before 30/11/2024; third instalment XOF 379,800 due before 28/02/2025. (Enrolment fee is charged in addition to these figures.)
- Seconde (annual tuition excluding enrolment fee): XOF 2,699,000 as the published total annual tuition. If paid upfront the annual figure is XOF 2,564,050. Termly instalments: at registration XOF 1,079,600; second instalment XOF 1,079,600 due before 30/11/2024; third instalment XOF 539,800 due before 28/02/2025. (Enrolment fee is charged in addition to these figures.)
- DP1 and DP2 (1ère et Terminale) (annual tuition excluding enrolment fee): XOF 2,899,000 as the published total annual tuition. If paid upfront the annual figure is XOF 2,754,050. Termly instalments: at registration XOF 1,159,600; second instalment XOF 1,159,600 due before 30/11/2024; third instalment XOF 579,800 due before 28/02/2025. (Enrolment fee is charged in addition to these figures.)

*Billing schedule and payment terms*
- Two payment structures are published: a single upfront annual payment (with an adjusted annual amount) or a three‑instalment/term schedule with due dates at enrolment/registration, before 30 November, and before 28 February (dates shown for the published schedule). Proof of payment must be provided to the school finance or admissions office (payment reference: Surname, Given name, Grade). Accepted payment methods: cheque, bank transfer, cash or direct deposit.
- Banking details for bank transfers (published): ECOBANK – Lycée International Bilingue; account number: 101129555002; IBAN: SN0940101610112955500201; SWIFT: ECOCSNDA. (Use the payment reference stated above when transferring.)

*Discounts and reductions*
- Sibling discount: 2.5% discount on the total school fees for families with two enrolled siblings; 5% for families with three or more enrolled siblings. A 5% discount on annual school fees applies to payments made fully upfront at enrolment.

*Mandatory additional fees and exam charges*
- IB (DP) examination fees for Diploma Programme students: XOF 640,000 per DP student total (XOF 320,000 per year), mandatory and payable in the instalments specified for DP candidates (dates shown in the published schedule).

*Other costs and optional services*
- Uniforms: Wearing the school uniform is required. Uniform prices are set and communicated separately.
- Textbooks and stationery: Prices are communicated separately and are additional to tuition.
- Transport (school bus): registration fee XOF 10,000; route/term prices are published separately.
- Canteen: registration fee XOF 10,000; monthly canteen tariff options published as XOF 49,500 or XOF 59,500.
- Extra‑curricular activities: fees are charged separately and published on request.

*Boarding fees*
- Enko Waca does not provide boarding; the school operates as a day (externat) school and therefore no boarding fees apply.

*Refund information*
- Enrolment and re‑enrolment fees are explicitly stated as non‑refundable. The published materials do not list a separate tuition refund schedule.

*Fee payment options and instructions*
- Accepted methods: cheque, bank transfer, cash or bank deposit. Payment reference must include student surname, given name and grade; proof of payment must be handed to the school finance department or emailed to the admissions contact. Specific bank account details are provided for transfers (see banking details above).

Summary of availability: The school's published fees schedule and the payment rules provided above are taken from the school's published fee sheet and admission pages for the most recently posted fee schedule available in the school's materials; the detailed fee table and payment due dates shown above are those provided in that published fee document.
Academics

Enko Waca International School teaches French Curriculum, IB (DP) for students aged 11 to 18.

Curriculum
The school is accredited by the Senegalese Ministry of Education and the International Baccalaureate Organization. From Grade 7 to Grade 10, Enko Waca provides a French-based Senegalese secondary education reinforced by elements from French, British, and American programs, leading to the Senegalese BFEM, and the International Baccalaureate Bilingual Diploma Programme in Grades 12 and 13. For learners coming from the national curriculum, a Foundation Year is offered in Grade 11 to transition to the IB curriculum.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates are admitted to universities worldwide, including McGill University (Canada), George Washington University (USA), ESSEC Africa, Laval University, New York University – Abu Dhabi, Université du Québec à Montréal, University of Montreal, University of Leeds, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, University of Ottawa, University of Westminster, Western University, and York University.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school prepares students for social and professional success and to become responsible global citizens by learning individual responsibility and collective action. All students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, and IB CAS (Creativity Action Service) is required for graduation, supporting well-rounded development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in English and French.
Parent Experience

History
Enko Waca Campus is a selective bilingual, secular, co-ed school in Dakar, Senegal that opened in 1996 to offer bilingual education with an international perspective. It was the first International Baccalaureate school in Senegal and gained accreditation in September 2000. In September 2018, Enko Education acquired the school and it became Enko Waca Campus. The objective is to prepare students for social and professional success and to provide access to internationally recognized higher education while promoting responsible global citizenship. Our learners are mostly Senegalese from middle-class families and the school emphasizes African roots with global exposure through study tours and conferences; alumni include leading entrepreneurs, politicians, and financial advisors.

Community
Enko Waca learners are mostly Senegalese from middle-class families, with the ambition to study at internationally recognized universities. They grow African roots and global wings by learning about African cultures while participating in study tours and conferences. Alumni include Senegal's leading entrepreneurs, politicians and financial advisors. Enko Waca employs highly-qualified staff, with up to 100 hours of professional development per year, and currently serves around 300 learners.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has two campuses in Pointe des Almadies and serves about 375 students aged 11 to 19 from diverse backgrounds. It was formerly known as Lycée International Bilingue and joined Enko Education in September 2018.

Academic Facilities
The school teaches the Senegalese brevet at the end of the first cycle and the International Baccalaureate Diploma from Geneva, with a bilingual option depending on subject areas. The IB diploma supports admission to leading universities worldwide. Alumni have attended universities such as McGill University in Canada and The George Washington University in the United States. Enko Education provides an Africa-centered international school model based on three pillars: Africa as anchor, the world as playground, and the future in daily life. The school promotes the competencies of an international learning community—inquiry, knowledge, reasoning, communication, integrity, open-mindedness, altruism, courage, balance, and reflection—and bilingualism is a core aspect across Enko Waca's programs.
Languages

Language Provision
French-based Senegalese secondary education reinforced by elements from French, British and American programs. The International Baccalaureate Bilingual Diploma Programme is offered in Grade 12 and 13.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is bilingual.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Online pre-registration. This form enables you to pre-register or re-register your child for the academic year. After submitting this form, admissions staff will contact you to finalize the procedure. 2. Admission criteria. Admissions are open. Your child's admission depends on the decision of the admissions committee based on academic results. If approved, the admissions officer will contact you to finalize and complete the enrollment and the payment of tuition. 3. Visit the school. Visit the school; our team will present the school and the program, and give you a tour of the campus. 4. Fees and payments. Tuition fees can be paid by term or in advance for nine months. Payments can be made by check or cash. Enrollment and re-enrollment fees are non-refundable. An IB examination fee of 640,000 CFA is payable in two installments before October 15. Bank details: ECOBANK – IBAN SN094 01016 101129555002 01; Account number 101129555002; SWIFT code ECOCSNDA.
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