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A Legacy of Learning, A Future of Impact

Dakar Academy Schools provides Christ-centered, high-quality education that shapes future leaders across West Africa, and beyond.

For more than six decades, Dakar Academy has been a leader in Christian international education in West Africa. Founded in 1961, our mission is to equip students with an excellent academic foundation and a strong biblical worldview, preparing them for university and beyond.

Our schools are more than just classrooms—they are thriving communities where students and staff build lasting friendships, serve together, and grow in faith. Whether your family is in West Africa for missions, business, or diplomacy, DA Schools provide a safe, nurturing, and academically rigorous environment where your children can thrive.

 

At Dakar Academy, we believe that education should do more than inform, it should transform. With fully accredited American curricula, highly qualified international staff, and a diverse student body representing over 60 nationalities, we deliver an education that is globally minded and Christ-centered. From early childhood through graduation, students are challenged to think critically, lead courageously, and live purposefully.

With multiple campuses strategically located across the region, including a fully accredited boarding program Dakar Academy Schools are committed to making quality Christian education accessible to families across West Africa. We invite you to discover how Dakar Academy can partner with your family in raising up the next generation of servant leaders students who will impact the world.

Our Mission

So All Can Serve

We partner in the advancement of God's Kingdom by providing high-quality educational services for the children of Christian ministry workers while welcoming students of all backgrounds.

Our Vision

To develop well-rounded students who are prepared for university and life, with a Christian worldview that influences every aspect of their journey.

Our Core Values

Christ at the Core – We place Jesus Christ at the center of all we do, allowing His truth and grace to shape every aspect of learning, character, and community. 

Character – We seek to reflect Christ’s heart through integrity, humility, kindness, self-control, and love in every relationship and responsibility.

Excellence – We strive to do our best in all things, using our God-given gifts wholeheartedly to honor Him.

Wisdom – We apply God’s truth with discernment to make wise decisions and live faithfully in every area of life.

Service – We joyfully serve others, following Christ’s example to use our time, talents, and resources to bless the world.

Community – We grow together as a Christ-centered family, encouraging, supporting, and holding one another accountable in love and truth.

Our History & Growth

Serving communities across West Africa with dedicated educational facilities.

Since 1961, Dakar Academy Schools have provided a world-class education rooted in Christian values. Our mission began with a small school serving missionary families and has now grown into a thriving international community.

1962

The “Intermission-School”

Within the first year of the school, three founding mission organizations – United World Mission, WorldVenture, and the Assemblies of God – began working together to determine an agreement that would help the school begin to slowly expand throughout the decade.

1961

A Vision Is Born

A group of missionary families, led by Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Moore, started a small boarding house and co-op school in Dakar’s SICAP neighborhood. They dreamed of a Christ-centered, English-speaking school for their children, and their shared vision planted the seeds for what would become Dakar Academy.

1970

Expanding Reach and Diversity

DA broadened its enrollment beyond missionary families, welcoming students from diverse international backgrounds while maintaining its Christian foundation.

1966

Permanent Campus Established

With support from mission partners, DA moved to a new location in Hann Maristes. Called “the great sand-box” by students, the campus was sandy and barren but provided a blank canvas from which the school could develop.

1991​

A New Dorm

As high school classes began being offered in the late 1980s, a new dorm was required to continue the growth trajectory of the school. This building project also opened an opportunity for DA to add a new mission partner in the International Mission Board (IMB).

1987

Accreditation Achieved

After a multi-year process, Dakar Academy earned full accreditation through the Association of Christian Schools International and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, affirming its commitment to academic excellence and spiritual formation.

2011

Celebrating 50 Years of Impact

DA celebrated its 50th anniversary—five decades of faith-filled education, global community, and lasting influence across West Africa and beyond.

2002

ICA Impact

In the fall of 2002, political tenses boiled over of Cote d’Ivoire, leading to the Ivorian Civil War and eventually causing to the dissolution and evacuation of International Christian Academy – DA’s sister school in Bouaké, Ivory Coast. Ultimately, 80 new students from the school moved to Senegal to join Dakar Academy.

2022

DA South Campus Opens

Dakar Academy purchased the WEC-run Bourofaye Christian School (BCS) in Sindia, Senegal – an expansive 6-hectare campus only 45 minutes drive from Dakar proper. The new school opened in 2022, and currently serves students from throughout the Petite-Côte region.

2019

DA West Campus Opens

To meet growing demand, DA launched its second campus in Mamelles, Dakar. DA West provides quality Christian education with a tight-knit, community feel in a new part of the city.

2024

ISWA: A Vision for the Region

Dakar Academy helped launch the International Schools of West Africa (ISWA), a leadership and organizational framework supporting school growth and sustainability for DA’s campuses in Senegal, and co-op schools in Liberia and Guinea.

2024

Liberia Campus

In 2024, the DA Liberia Co-op officially became DA Schools’ first campus outside of Senegal. Serving missionary and local families in Monrovia, the co-op continues our mission of Christ-centered education “So All Can Serve” across West Africa.

Our Schools, Your Future

Explore our growing network of campuses across West Africa. Hover over each location on the map to learn more about our schools and programs.

Dakar Academy Central

Location: Mamelles, Dakar, Senegal

Grades: Pre-K3 – Grade 12


Boarding: Available for Grades 9-12

Key Highlight: Dakar Academy’s flagship campus offers the full Pre-K through 12 American curriculum, robust extracurricular programs, and the only campus with high school boarding options for students across the region

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Dakar Academy West

Location: Mamelles, Dakar, Senegal

Grades: Pre-K3–Grade 8

Key Highlight: Located in Mamelles, DA West offers early childhood through middle school education with a focus on nurturing growth in a small, supportive learning community.

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Dakar Academy South

Location: Near Popenguine, Petite Côte, Dakar

Grades: Pre-K3 – Grade 9

Key Highlight: A spacious 15-acre campus offering state-of-the-art facilities and an incredible 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

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Meet Our Leadership Team

Dr. Jude Hattersley

Principal

Tiffany Hamburger

Head of Human Resources

Tiffany Hamburger has 15 years of experience in church leadership. She holds a Master of Science in International Development. Most recently, besides raising four children, she’s been working on the mission field in Niger among Nigerien youth and supporting both the missionary school and working at the U.S. embassy school.

Nathan Fosdahl

Director of Academics / South Campus Principal

10 years of international education experience in Afghanistan and Indonesia, Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Administration, Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science,16 years of international experience as a TCK

Sam Mepham

West Campus Principal

Over a decade of international experience in education and youth development across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, the Philippines, and Senegal. Holds a master’s in teaching and a bachelor’s in physical education. Passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences and communities that support holistic student development.

Oscar Cerna

West Campus Chaplain

12+ years as an educator; Master in Education, Administration; Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design. Served on mission trips for 12 years, stationed in Senegal as a Missionary for 6 years, and led in the Youth Ministry as a leader for 12 years in the USA and 6 here in Senegal. Plays Cajon for worship at the International Christian Fellowship in Dakar and has led for four years.

Robbie Pope

Head of Technology / Central Campus Chaplain

15+ years of experience in public education as an educator and administrator, 10 years of experience in technology leadership and Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education.

Bradley Wise

Head of Security and Operations

12 years in business development lending in the US, originally served as the Business Specialist for DA Schools, previous work experience in Niger.

Randy Lodder

Superintendent

Served in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, for the past 16 years leading a Christian School and organization, completed the Van Lunen Center's Fellows Program in Executive Management in Christian Education, Master’s of Education, Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Youth Ministry, background in education, construction, truck body manufacturing, and camp ministry.

Board of Directors

Dakar Academy’s Board of Directors is governed by representatives from DA’s owning and cooperating mission organizations, who commit to one year of service on the DA Board. The Board works with the DA Superintendent and the school’s administrative team to provide leadership in fulfilling DA’s mission and goals.

2025-2026 Board of Directors

  • Dr. Nathan Kendall, Board Chair (World Venture)
  • Dr. Emily Shores, Secretary (IMB)
  • Gayle Boyd, Officer at Large (United World Mission)
  • Dr. Larry Stucky (World Venture)
  • Marion Jensen (Ethnos 360)
  • Rev. Dean Hartsell (Assemblies of God)
  • Rev. Brant Jordan (Assemblies of God)

Superintendent:

  • Robb Warfield

Our Campuses

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Address

BP 3189, Dakar, Senegal

Phone

+221-33-832-0682 or +221-78-547-1373

Email

office@dakar-academy.org

Jobs

dakar-academy.org/join-our-team/

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Dakar Academy Schools is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Christian Schools International, and is a member of the Child Safety & Protection Network and the International Schools of West Africa (ISWA) Network.

DAKAR ACADEMY DIGITAL PRIVACY STATEMENT

DAKAR ACADEMY DIGITAL PRIVACY STATEMENT

GENERAL STATEMENT
Dakar Academy (“DA,” “we,” or “our”) respects your digital privacy and is committed to protecting it. This statement refers to Dakar Academy’s digital information and data, and explains the information we collect from and about you. Through this Digital Privacy Statement, we aim to inform you about how we collect, use, and safeguard personal and other information we collect and obtain, or that you provide, and how you can contact us if you have any questions or concerns. By providing your information digitally, you agree to the terms of this Digital Privacy Statement.

 

HOW DO WE COLLECT YOUR INFO?

INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SITES AND DIGITAL DATA
This Digital Privacy Statement applies to the Dakar Academy website located at [insert website URL], its related mobile website, and all other third-party applications that are partnered, managed, and operated by Dakar Academy (hereinafter collectively called “Sites”).

Our Sites provide links to other websites. We encourage you to review the privacy statements of all websites you visit, including those linked on our Sites, to understand how they collect, use, and share your information. Dakar Academy is not responsible for the privacy statements, content, or data handling practices of external websites.

Dakar Academy subscribes to the following third-party websites:
The purpose of the Sites is to, among other things, provide visitors with the following:

  1. Knowledge of Dakar Academy
  2. Support for the educational programs offered and for school operations
  3. The option to apply for admission to our educational programs
  4. The option to apply for employment at our school
  5. The ability to update your contact information and communication preferences

 

DIGITAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT FROM AND ABOUT YOU

Information You Provide to Dakar Academy
For purposes of this Digital Privacy Statement, “personally identifiable information” is information that identifies you as an individual, such as your name, street address, phone number, or email address.

Certain pages of the Sites may connect you to a third-party data processor to collect information for purposes such as applying to our school (for employment or enrollment), collecting information for our educational programs, managing alumni data, or supporting school operations.

Information Dakar Academy May Collect Automatically
The Sites may collect “non-personally identifiable information” from you. This is information that does not identify you individually but is collected and maintained on an aggregate or anonymous basis. Non-personally identifiable information may include site activity data, such as pages visited, time spent on our Sites, clicks, mouse movements, scrolls, page views, events (interactions with online features), and anonymous digital information like zip codes. It may also include aggregate data provided by third-party surveys of our Sites’ visitors.

Tools We Use to Collect Non-Personally Identifiable Information

  • Cookies: Small text files stored by your browser that allow the website to “remember” your preferences, such as calendar settings or login status. Cookies can be “session” (temporary) or “persistent” (stored on your hard drive). You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may limit certain site functionalities.
  • Conversion Pixels and Tags: Tools that help determine whether a page has been viewed and how often. Emails or newsletters may use pixel tags or web beacons to gather metrics like open rates, device types, and geographic data.
  • Log Files: We use tools like Google Analytics to analyze trends in site usage, including IP addresses, geographic location, browser type, internet service provider, referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamps, and keywords used to find the Sites. This data is anonymous and used to improve site navigation and functionality.
  • Social Media Integration: The Sites may track aggregate-level data on items “Liked” or shared with third-party social media platforms.
  • Mobile Data: If you visit a mobile site or app, and your device has GPS capabilities, the Sites may collect location data to fulfill specific requests. Unique device identifiers, geo-location data, and transactional information may also be collected.

 

WHAT DO WE DO WITH THAT INFO?

HOW DAKAR ACADEMY USES YOUR DIGITAL INFORMATION
Dakar Academy may use the personally identifiable and non-personally identifiable information collected from and about you to:

  • Fulfill Site user requests (e.g., create login credentials, send application or promotional materials, update newsletter preferences)
  • Provide access to programs and sites supporting the curriculum
  • Create an online directory of Dakar Academy alumni
  • Respond to your comments or requests for information
  • Contact you about events, marketing programs, or communications from DA
  • Track, measure, and analyze your use of and engagement with the Sites to enhance our relationship with you
  • Fulfill requests for or develop new products or services
  • Generate analytics to improve our Sites’ layout, content, and services
  • Make inferences and predictions about your potential areas of interest
  • Comply with legal requirements

CONSENT TO PROCESSING
By providing your personally identifiable information, you understand and consent to the collection, use, processing, transfer, and disclosure of your information globally. This includes transferring information to locations with different privacy protections than your own country. For students, consent will be sought from the student and/or parent, depending on the student’s age and ability to understand the implications.

SHARING YOUR PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION
Dakar Academy does not share, sell, or rent personally identifiable digital information with unaffiliated entities for their own use without providing you a choice.

Personally identifiable information may be shared with:

  • Other entities within Dakar Academy
  • Service providers, contractors, or subcontractors who are required to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they perform for DA

Dakar Academy will disclose your personally identifiable information without notice only if we believe it is necessary to:

  1. Protect, enforce, or defend the legal rights, privacy, safety, or property of DA, its affiliates, employees, agents, or contractors
  2. Protect the safety, privacy, and security of Site users or the public
  3. Prevent fraud or manage risk
  4. Comply with the law or legal process
  5. Respond to requests from public and government authorities

 

ALGORITHMIC SCANNING AND CLASSIFICATION
Dakar Academy reserves the right to scan electronic storage, documents, and emails with automated tools to detect and block malicious software, such as viruses, and to maintain network security. Emails may be scanned for inappropriate or abusive content, and delivery may be blocked for messages containing offensive language, known malicious senders, or specific attachment types.

Documents submitted by students for assessment may be scanned using software, machine learning, or artificial intelligence to detect incorrect citations or possible plagiarism. These classifications are reviewed by qualified instructors.

DA may use third-party systems to monitor, classify, and alert for specific keywords to protect the well-being of the school community.

 

SAFE BROWSING AND ACADEMIC USE
Dakar Academy expects community members to govern themselves appropriately online, understanding that school technology is for academic and administrative use. Please refer to our Responsible Use Agreement for Technology in conjunction with this statement.

While we expect self-regulation, we have tools to monitor and report online activity. Community members are expected to refrain from accessing inappropriate materials and to behave with decorum while online. DA maintains a list of blocked websites on campus and school-owned devices. Requests to unblock sites for academic or administrative purposes may be submitted.

DA may block internet protocols like BitTorrent, TOR, or VPNs, not intended for academic or business use. We do not monitor personal or social media accounts but encourage parents to engage with their children about online safety.

 

HOW DO WE PROTECT YOU AND YOUR DIGITAL INFO?

SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION
Safeguarding your information is a priority. We use reasonable administrative, technical, personnel, and physical measures to protect information from loss, unauthorized use, or alteration.

NON-SECURED COMMUNICATION
Posts to discussion forums, boards, and blog comments may be viewable by other users or the general public. Please be cautious when sharing personal information in these areas.

 

ACCESS TO INFORMATION

YOUR ACCESS TO, AND CONTROL OVER, YOUR PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION
You can access, view, correct, update, or delete your personally identifiable information by contacting us through the options listed in Section 10 below. Please provide your name and address and specify the information you wish to modify. We will respond to your request as soon as reasonably practicable.

DAKAR ACADEMY ACCESS TO YOUR INFORMATION
DA may use remote administration tools to install applications and updates on school-owned devices. We may monitor online sessions on the school network and school-owned devices but do not record camera images, video, or microphone audio.

DA staff may inspect student-issued devices, emails, documents, or storage upon reasonable suspicion of violations of school policies, such as illegal behavior, bullying, or academic dishonesty. Parents or guardians may be contacted prior to such inspections.

DA may be required to provide student-issued devices and documents to external authorities upon receipt of a lawful warrant.

 

CONTACT US
If you have questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Mail Address:
Dakar Academy
69 Route des Peres Maristes, 3189
Email: communications@dakar-academy.org

We are committed to resolving any queries or disputes about privacy and data handling promptly and fairly.

REVISIONS TO THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT
We may update this Privacy Statement to reflect changes to our Sites or privacy practices. Any updates will be posted on our website.