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Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz - Senegal

Senegal, Dakar

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 6 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2500
Type Co-educational
Opened 1976
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, American Curriculum
Taught languages English, German, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Lyce Français Jean Mermoz in Senegal is a directly managed AEFE French international school serving students aged 6 to 18 (from CP to Terminale). It follows the official French curriculum, with a Section Internationale Américaine (SIA) integrated across the program and preparing students for the Baccalauréat Français International. The school provides multilingual education, with instruction in French and additional languages including English, Spanish and German. Parle Anglais is offered in the middle years, and the lycée includes a European English section with a DNL option. Optional offerings include a Théâtre option, Latin, and a range of specialty subjects in Première and Terminale for general and technological tracks. Complementary programs include Prépa Scientifique, Prépa Sciences Po Paris and Prépa Arts. Established in 1976 and AEFE-managed since 1990, the campus accommodates about 2,500 students on a securely designed site with substantial sports facilities. The school is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education. A hallmark is the bilingual SIA pathway alongside strong language, theatre and arts programs.

The Essentials

Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz - Senegal has 2,500 pupils, instruction in French, English.

Location
Ouakam district, Dakar, Senegal. Address: Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop, BP 3222, Dakar, Senegal. The main entrance is on Route de Ouakam, near the TOTAL station.

Stages
Primary (ages 6 to 11) and Secondary (ages 11 to 18) with an American International Section.

Type
French international school (AEFE network, directly managed).

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school welcomes children of all nationalities. It offers a multilingual and multicultural education.

Additional learning support
The secondary offers three tutoring programs: general tutoring for 6th and 5th grades; peer tutoring for 4th grade; and the 'Mieux Réussir' program for 3rd and 2nd years with teacher-led sessions.

Country affiliation
France (affiliated via the AEFE network).

School day structure
Public hours run 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, with Wednesday hours 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Hours may change during school holidays; consult the calendar.

Bus service
Bus service provided by external operator GIE ATOS MERMOZ; routes serve many points in Dakar; service is paid.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
School meals are provided by an outsourced service provider, Ambiance Restauration Sénégal. Meals are prepared on site, cooked, and served to all students and staff. Snack options are also available in the secondary. Payments are made via a prepaid badge system. Menus are available and published on Ambiance Restauration Sénégal's channels.

House System
Maison des Élèves (MDE) is a student association to develop student responsibility, creativity, and teamwork. It helps contribute to the school's cultural life and organizes events like the Bal des Lycéens and clubs (extracurricular activities) such as video, graffiti, theatre, music, and chess.

Governance and Ownership
The school is an AEFE direct-managed establishment (EGD) within the AEFE network, approved by the French Ministry of National Education. The Regional Institute of Formation for the West Africa Zone (IRF ZAO) is located at the school. Governance includes the Conseil d'Établissement, the Conseil de l'École, and student bodies CVL (Conseil de Vie Lycéenne) and CVC (Conseil de Vie Collégienne); the Association of Parents of LFJM (APE TERANGA) represents parents and participates in governance.
Fees
Application and entry-test fees

- Section International (SIA) admission test (remote): XOF 45,260.
- Section International (SIA) admission test (on-site at the school): XOF 33,800.
- Note: the SIA admission test fee is non‑refundable.

Annual tuition fees (by year group and category)

- Français / Nationals:
- Maternelle: XOF 2,366,420 per year.
- Élémentaire: XOF 2,366,420 per year.
- Collège: XOF 2,952,820 per year.
- Lycée: XOF 2,952,820 per year.

- Tiers (third-country / non‑AEFE nationality category):
- Maternelle: XOF 3,475,670 per year.
- Élémentaire: XOF 3,475,670 per year.
- Collège: XOF 4,500,260 per year.
- Lycée: XOF 4,500,260 per year.

Annual registration and exam fees

- Annual registration fee (droits annuels d'inscription): XOF 92,000 per pupil (applies across levels).
- Examination fees (examples): Brevet XOF 44,500; Epreuves anticipées XOF 44,500; Baccalauréat XOF 65,100 (for AEFE-network candidates at the school's centre). Specific exam-fee amounts vary by candidate status and exam centre.

Section / optional-program surcharges and extra fees

- Supplementary school fee for the Section Internationale (SIA/BFI): XOF 312,000.
- Supplementary fee for the basketball section: XOF 150,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing and the detailed payment schedule are governed by the school's financial regulations; parents are required to accept these conditions at registration and invoicing follows the school's financial rules. The school's administrative pages and its financial regulation provide the modalities and the available payment channels.
- The school accepts online payment via the Eduka platform, cash payments at the indicated bank counters, and bank transfers to the school's FCFA (local) account or to its euro (French) account (RIBs are provided on the school's administrative/payment pages).
- The school's rules reference payment timing by trimester as part of the obligation to regularize fees; families should expect invoicing and the possibility of installment arrangements governed by the financial regulation.

Boarding / internat fees

- No boarding (internat) fees are listed for this campus on the school's Dakar administrative pages; the school's published fee schedules and parent information describe day‑school services (transport, canteen) rather than a boarding programme.

Other recurring costs (canteen, transport, supplies, uniform)

- School meals (canteen) example prices: Primary full meal XOF 3,100 per meal; Secondary full meal XOF 3,500 per meal (canteen operated by the contracted catering provider; payment by pre‑paid badge).
- School transport is provided by an external service (paid separately by families); routes and tariffs are managed by the transport provider.
- Lists of required textbooks and school supplies (by level) are published for each year; the lists do not set a fixed “uniform fee.” Families are expected to purchase supplies per the published lists.

Refunds and non‑refundability

- Admission/test fees for section selection (SIA) are explicitly non‑refundable. Other refund rules (tuition refunds, partial refunds for mid‑year departures, refunds for services) are governed by the school's financial regulation and by the contractual terms of paid services; families should follow the school's financial regulation and invoicing terms for the applicable refund conditions.

Payment methods accepted

- Online payment via Eduka (school's online billing portal).
- Bank transfer to the school's local FCFA account (SGS / SGBS) or to the school's French/euro account (RIB details provided on invoices).
- Cash payments at the designated bank counters (instructions for cash deposits appear on the school's billing information pages).

For administrative or billing queries, contact the school's billing/administrative service at facturation@lyceemermozdakar.org or the secretariat for your child's level (primary, collège, lycée) as listed on the school's inscription and scolarité pages.
Academics

Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz - Senegal teaches French Curriculum, American Curriculum for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows the official French program and is AEFE-affiliated. The curriculum covers from CP to Terminale, with Primary from CP to CM2 and Secondary from 6th grade to Terminale, and a Section Internationale Américaine across the curriculum leading to the Baccalauréat Français International. The school promotes multilingual education, teaching French alongside English, Spanish and German, with a Parle Anglais program in the middle years and a European English section in the lycée with a DNL option. Optional and specialized offerings include a Théâtre option, Latin, and a range of specialty subjects in Première and Terminale for the general and technological tracks. The lycée also provides complementary programs such as Prépa Scientifique, Prépa Sciences Po Paris, and Prépa Arts to support high-achieving students.

Higher Education Progression
The International Section allows students to pursue the Baccalauréat Français International and prepares them for higher education in France or elsewhere. During terminale, students dedicate a substantial portion of their time to building a higher-education project through Parcoursup, the national platform for pre-registration to higher education in France.

Gifted and Talented
Prépa Scientifique, Prépa Sciences Po Paris, and Prépa Arts offer enrichment and targeted preparation for selective higher-education pathways.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a pleasant and serene environment that supports student well-being and helps them flourish in learning. This calm atmosphere is described as fostering a conducive climate for growth and achievement.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school hosts events focused on dyslexia (DYS) and other atypical learner needs to promote awareness and inclusion.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school runs the American International Section (SIA), a bilingual program in English and French from primary through secondary, in addition to the French program. The SIA aims to achieve expert language proficiency and intercultural competence, with English used as the language of instruction in literature and history-geography, and it integrates English-speaking international students into the French education system by providing instruction in their mother tongue. The SIA leads to two official exams: Diplôme National du Brevet International and Baccalauréat Français International (BFI). The organization of instruction provides English hours across levels: CP–CE2: 4h; CM1–CM2: 4h English language & literature + 2h history-geography; 6ème–3ème: 3h LV1 + 4h English language & literature + 2h histoire-géographie; 2nde: 2.5h LV1 + 4h language & literature américaine + 2h connaissance du monde; 1ère: 2.5h LV1 + 2h connaissance du monde + 2h approfondissement culturel et linguistique + 2h histoire-géographie; Terminale: 2h LV1 + 2h connaissance du monde + 2h approfondissement culturel et linguistique + 2h histoire-géographie.

Mental Wellbeing
A conducive and serene school environment supports student well-being and enables them to thrive in their studies.

Safeguarding
Throughout the year, awareness and prevention activities ensure a caring school environment where every student feels safe and respected. The school also hosts events addressing dyslexia (DYS) and other atypical learner needs to support inclusion.
Parent Experience

History
Established in 1976 by a Dakar-based association of parents as the Petite Ecole Française, the Lycée Jean Mermoz took its name from the famed aviator and quickly expanded. It was placed under AEFE management in 1990, joining the global network of French schools abroad. In 1995 the lycée moved to Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop (Route de Ouakam). A reconstruction program announced in 2005 delivered a campus capable of hosting 2,400 students (800 in primaire and 1,600 in secondaire); the first phase opened in 2010 and the second phase in 2011, completing the facilities. Today the lycée educates more than 2,500 students from CP to Terminale and remains an AEFE direct-managed school approved by the French Ministry of National Education.

Community
The Lycée Français Jean Mermoz participates in AEFE-wide initiatives and events that showcase French international education, including La Semaine des Lycées Français du Monde, the ADN-AEFE school exchange, Ambassadeurs, Ambassadrices en Herbe, and the Jeux Internationaux de la Jeunesse. Other network activities include La Bourse d'Excellence Major, L'Orchestre des Lycées Français du Monde, Le Mai des langues, and the Jeux de la Zone d'Afrique Occidentale, as well as Agora, a platform for students and alumni. The school emphasizes multilingualism, with French as a core language and opportunities to learn multiple languages; since 2023 it is labeled as an Etablissement en Démarche de Développement Durable (E3D) and supports language pathways like PARLE to strengthen English. The Section Internationale Américaine is offered from CP to Terminale, integrating American language, culture, and teaching methods within the French system, and students can pursue international language certifications such as Cambridge exams (KET, PET, FCE), DELE, and DELF.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The LFJM community includes an active Parents d'élèves association, APE Teranga, and an independent parent group, LIPE. Elections for parent representatives are held annually, and elected parents sit on the school councils, including the Conseil d'école and the Conseil d'établissement. APE Teranga is affiliated with FAPEE, and LIPE operates as an autonomous list of parents. Contact details are provided for both associations (APE Teranga and LIPE) to engage with school governance and projects.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Lycée Français Jean Mermoz welcomes about 2,500 students from CP to Terminale. It is a directly managed establishment in the AEFE network, homologated by the French Ministry of National Education. The campus is securely designed with well‑equipped facilities and magnificent sports installations on site.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes magnificent sports facilities.

Academic Facilities
The school is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and delivers the French national education system from the early years through the lycée. It emphasizes multilingual education, with instruction in French and additional languages (English, Spanish and German). Students study French, languages, mathematics, sciences, humanities and social sciences, sport and art, and may choose optional or elective sections and programs such as PARLE (English), LCE Spanish, the American Section (SIA), the European English section with DNL in English, Latin, and a Theatre option. The lycée also offers specialized tracks and complementary programs (e.g., Prépa Scientifique, Prépa Sciences Po Paris, Prépa Arts).

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular and life on campus include the Basketball school sports section (open to fifth grade and second year, with recruitment by application), the Section Internationale Américaine (SIA), the Section Européenne Anglais, the Latin option, and the Theatre option. Music and media clubs are active, including a Music Club and the Radio Voices of Mermoz (with a related RadioActive club).
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Section Internationale Americaine (SIA) is offered from primary through secondary as a bilingual track alongside the French program. It develops open-mindedness, critical thinking and bilingual proficiency in English and French, with bilingual theatre workshops and transdisciplinary projects. The SIA provides exposure to study opportunities in the United States and includes guidance from American education resources. The program participates in events such as Salon des Formations Post Bac, Carrefour des Métiers, and Journée des Enseignements de Spécialité to support post-secondary planning.

Arts & Creative
The theatre program includes an option theatre from 2nde to Terminale and a collège theatre club; the Quinzaine Théâtrale features performances in theatre, dance, song and recitation. The Music Club allows students to explore and develop diverse musical disciplines. The Journal du Lycée, Web Radio, and Young Reporters provide outlets for writing, broadcasting and reportage.

Cultural & Language
Parle Anglais provides English language reinforcement for students from 5ème to 3ème; LCE Espagnol offers additional language and culture study in 4ème and 3ème. The Latin option is available from 5ème to Terminale. The Section Européenne Anglais offers extra English and a DNL (discipline non linguistique) taught in English, while the SIA/BFI pathway supports bilingual, bicultural study experiences.

Social & Hobbies
The Maison des Élèves (MDE) organizes festive, cultural and sporting events and runs clubs for collège and lycée students. The school publishes the Journal du Lycée, runs a Web Radio and supports Young Reporters to develop journalism and media skills. The Association Sportive hosts a wide range of activities and school sports events throughout the year, including tournaments and inter-school competitions.

Community & Service
The school is certified E3D level 2 for sustainable development and runs eco-délégués who lead actions aligned with the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. A solidarity fund supports families facing temporary financial difficulties. Initiatives against harassment include the On est Ensemble movement and the EFH Mermoz collective, along with Semaine de l'Egalité Femmes-Hommes and related awareness activities.

Leadership & Professional
Students hold leadership roles as class delegates, eco-delegates, and members of the Conseil de Vie Lycéenne (CVL) and the Conseil de Vie Collégienne (CVC), contributing to school decision-making and project leadership.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports form a core part of daily life, with the Association Sportive offering activities such as athletics, badminton, basketball, football, gymnastics, handball, swimming, rugby, table tennis and volleyball, plus weight training. The school also marks national and international sports events, including the Journée Nationale du Sport Scolaire and the Semaine Olympique et Paralympique.
Languages

Language Provision
French is the core language of instruction and is complemented by learning other living languages to form multilingual students open to the world. In addition to French, English, German and Spanish are taught. The school offers the American International Section, the Sections Internationales (SI) and the French International Baccalaureate (BFI), continuing SI pathways and exposing students to many languages and cultures. It also offers a Spanish LCE option (LCE espagnol) in 4ème and 3ème, a DNL in Spanish, and Latin as an elective (from 5ème to Terminale).

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual and bicultural international education through the American International Section (Section Internationale Américaine) and the international sections (SI), with the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) continuing SI pathways. The American International Section provides an immersion in the English language and anglophone culture, including English-language instruction according to the partner country's pedagogy and culminates in the BFI in Terminale. The SI sections are bilingual and bicultural programs of excellence designed for students in the French education network abroad, with access to many other languages and cultures.

Immersion Programs
The American International Section provides deep immersion in the English language and anglophone culture. This program integrates English-language instruction according to the partner country's pedagogy and leads in Terminale to the French International Baccalaureate (BFI). The PARLE Anglais program offers an extra hour of English practice from 5ème to 3ème, integrated into other disciplines. The English-language European Section (section européenne Anglais) from 2nde to Terminale provides two extra hours per week: one hour of language reinforcement and one hour of DNL taught in English.
Admissions

Admissions
New enrollments for the 2026-2027 school year are open. Registrations are online via the Eduka platform. The re-enrollment period for the 2026-2027 school year runs from February 3, 2026 to March 13, 2026. Admission to certain sections and options is conditional on tests or space availability: SIA (American International Section) requires passing an entrance test at the requested level (from CP to CM2); Theatre (CE1–CM2) and Tablet (CM2) classes are available on family request and with the approval of the teachers' council, subject to space. In secondary, Latin is available for 6th graders who wish to start from 5th; registration is online via Eduka and admission is possible subject to space. Entrance into SIA/BFI (Baccalauréat Français International) is conditioned on passing an entrance test (from 6ème to 1ère); a student already enrolled in SIA/BFI in 2024-2025 is automatically continued to the next level without a test or special Eduka operation. LCE (Langue et Culture Étrangère) in Spanish is for students in 5ème wishing to begin this option from 4ème; registration is online via Eduka and admission is possible subject to space. DNL HSELO (Discipline Non Linguistique Hors Section Européenne ou Langues Orientales) in Spanish is for students in 3ème wishing to begin this option from 2nde; registration is online via Eduka and admission is possible subject to space. The European English Section (Euro) is for students in 3ème wishing to enter the European section from 2nde; registration is online via Eduka and admission is possible subject to space. SSSB (Section Sportive Scolaire Basket) access is conditioned on passing an entrance test at the end of the school year; a student already enrolled in SSSB in 2024-2025 is automatically continued to the next level. Theatre at the lycée is available on request for 3ème, 2nde and 1ère on Eduka and after approval by theatre teachers in September 2025. PARLE is offered to all cycle 4 students and does not require online inscription. Choices of specialty courses at the end of the second year are final after orientation decisions and parental approval; no modifications are possible during the terminal cycle (1ère and Terminale). Choices of a non-pursued specialty at the end of Première are final; choices of the Complementary Mathematics or Mathematics Expert options must be continued throughout Terminale. Admission to a section or option commits the pupil to the entire cycle; examples illustrate that starting Latin in 5ème commits to the option through 3ème, starting LCE esp in 4ème commits until 3ème, and starting DNL HSELO in espagnol commits until Terminale. Some sections carry a supplementary financial participation. (1)

Scholarships
AEFE provides school scholarships to students of French nationality enrolled at the French Consulate General in Dakar, subject to income-based eligibility.
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