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Academic Programs at Dakar Academy Schools

At Dakar Academy Schools, we are proud to offer a Christ-centered, American education designed for families living in Senegal and the broader West African region. Since 1961, our mission has remained the same: to equip students academically, socially, and spiritually to impact their communities and the world for Christ.

We combine academic excellence with Christian character-building, preparing students to become servant-leaders, critical thinkers, and compassionate citizens in an increasingly globalized world. Whether you are a long-time Dakar resident or an international family newly arriving in West Africa, DA Schools welcomes you to a vibrant, nurturing community committed to shaping tomorrow’s leaders.

Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) Program

Play. Create. Nurture.

At Dakar Academy, we believe that a strong foundation begins early. Our Pre-K program for 3- to 5-year-olds provides an ideal environment where young learners can grow academically, socially, and spiritually.

  • American Curriculum taught in English, with a nurturing Christian perspective
  • Small Class Sizes (12:1 student-to-teacher ratio) for personalized attention
  • Extensive Library Access to West Africa’s largest English-language collection (20,000+ books)
  • Specialized Support: On-site English-language Speech-Language Pathologist (a unique service in Dakar)

Available at both our Central (Hann Maristes) , West (Mamelles) South() campuses, our flexible full-day and half-day options help busy families lay the groundwork for their children’s future success.

Elementary School (Kindergarten – Grade 5)

Learn. Innovate. Develop.

In our elementary school, learning is dynamic, engaging, and meaningful. Teachers bring lessons to life, helping students not only master academic skills but also grow into confident, compassionate young individuals.

  • North American Standards adapted to an international, multicultural setting
  • Strong Foundational Skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking
  • Faith Integration with daily encouragement of Christian morals and values
  • Character Development focusing on responsibility, respect, and servant leadership
  • Junior Athletics (grades 3–5) to build teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy habits

Elementary students at DA Schools don’t just prepare for middle school — they build habits of excellence that will last a lifetime.

Middle School (Grades 6–8)

Explore. Motivate. Engage.

Middle school is a time for discovery, challenge, and growth. At Dakar Academy, students are encouraged to explore new interests and develop their God-given talents in a safe and supportive environment.

  • Academic Excellence through a structured, departmentalized schedule
  • Orientation Program to ease the transition from elementary school
  • Expanded Opportunities in leadership, arts, sports, and service
  • Service Projects that give back to communities in Senegal and beyond
  • Sports Teams offering competitive basketball, soccer, volleyball, and more

Our middle school students learn to lead, to serve, and to stand firm in their faith as they prepare for the rigors of high school.

High School (Grades 9–12)

Dream. Challenge. Achieve.

Our high school program at Dakar Academy Central is designed for students who aim to make an impact—both here in Senegal and around the world. With a rigorous, Christ-centered curriculum, students are equipped to achieve academic excellence while deepening their faith.

  • College-Preparatory Curriculum aligned with U.S. standards
  • Advanced Placement (AP) Courses, CLEP Exams, and Dual Credit Options
  • Technology Integration: Chromebooks for every student, both in class and at home
  • Faith-Based Community with Bible classes, weekly chapel, youth group nights, and Spiritual Emphasis Week
  • Global Readiness: Graduates attend universities across Africa, North America, and Europe
  • Leadership Opportunities through Student Senate, service projects, and internships

Join the Dakar Academy Family

At Dakar Academy Schools, your child will be empowered to dream big, work hard, and grow in faith.
Building leaders for Senegal, West Africa, and the world.

Join us Today!

Our Campuses

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Address

BP 3189, Dakar, Senegal

Phone

+221-33-832-0682

Email

office@dakar-academy.org

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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.