Multiple campuses, one mission:
serving the educational needs of families in West Africa
Through differentiated instruction and teaching techniques, qualified teachers at all of our campuses are dedicated to providing an environment of student-centered learning utilizing a vertically-aligned American curriculum. Our students represent 55+ countries and we promise an international education that is unquestionably Christian and uncompromisingly academic, with a focus on students’ emotional, physical, academic, and spiritual growth. So which Dakar Academy campus is right for your family?
Central Campus
DA Schools’ flagship campus was established in 1961 as the first international and Christian school in Dakar. Today it is a U.S. college-preparatory, boarding and day school for grades PreK3 through grade 12, situated on a six-acre campus in Hann Maristes and offering full Athletics and Fine Arts programs. > Learn More
WEST CAMPUS
Opened in 2019, DA West is the only fully American Elementary program in West Dakar. From PreK3 to grade 8, we prioritize maintaining small class sizes that promote individualized learning. For Middle school, we offer the Explorer Learner Program. This campus is located near the Phare des Mamelles. > Learn More
SOUTH CAMPUS
Dakar Academy South, our third campus in Senegal, opened in 2022 and is located near Popenguine in the Petite Côte region. The campus features academic buildings, administrative offices, play areas, soccer field, track, auditorium, full-sized gym, private parking area, dining hall and multi-purpose spaces for PreK3 to grade 8. > Learn More
CO-OP CAMPUSES
A co-op Campus is a one-room schoolhouse facilitated by Dakar Academy with teachers and Kindergarten-grade 8 students learning in a multi-age environment. Our Co-op Campus program brings everything great about Dakar Academy School to you. Co-op Campus teachers live full-time in the community they serve and are passionate about providing a quality Christian education to families who live and work outside of the Dakar metropolitan area and in countries across West Africa. > Learn More
Dakar Academy Programs
Athletics Program
At Dakar Academy Schools, athletics are not just for the higher grade levels. Starting in kindergarten, students are encouraged to participate in a range of athletic activities that promote health and well-being.
Boarding Program
Thinking about living on campus? Our program for grades 6 to 12 is the only ACSI-accredited boarding program in Africa—find out why.
Fine + Performing Arts
More than 40 percent of secondary students participate in DA Schools’ Fine and Performing Arts program, with multiple performances throughout the year.
