Edited by Nik Higgins · Co-founder & CEO
Dakar’s international-school scene mixes long-established French-curriculum lycées, English-medium international schools offering the International Baccalaureate, and smaller British and American curriculum options, with several bilingual schools that teach in both French and English. Language of instruction depends on the school: many large international schools use English as their main medium, while the AEFE-affiliated lycées follow the French national curriculum and teach principally in French. Fees vary widely - from more affordable, networked IB models to premium international schools; for example, published ISD tuition for 2024 - 25 runs from about $16,500 (preschool) to $30,000 (Grades 11 - 12) - so budget and school choice are tightly linked. Popular entry points fill early and re-enrolment or admissions cycles can close well before the new academic year, so families should contact prospective schools as soon as possible and consider commute times when choosing where to live.
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