Edited by Nik Higgins · Co-founder & CEO
Most international schools in Senegal are concentrated in and around Dakar, where families can choose between French-system (AEFE-homologated) schools, English-medium international schools offering the International Baccalaureate or North American curricula, and newer British/Cambridge options. French remains the dominant language across the wider education system, while English-medium provision is available at a small number of established international schools and bilingual private schools. Annual costs vary widely: some local bilingual or francophone private schools charge modest local rates, while premium international schools publish tuition in the range of many thousands of US dollars per year (e.g. ISD’s published fees), and additional compulsory charges (registration, capital levies, language support and exam fees) are common. Admissions are handled by each school (AEFE schools also participate in embassy/AEFE pre-registration campaigns), so families should expect online application windows or rolling intakes and generally begin enquiries several months before their planned start date to secure places and satisfy documentation requirements such as passports, vaccination records and recent school reports.
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), IB (PYP) (2), IB (MYP) (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.
