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Boarding at Dakar Academy

West Africa’s Premier Family-Style Boarding Experience for Grades 9–12

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Welcome to the boarding program at Dakar Academy Central Campus—a truly unique, deeply nurturing, and Christ-centered home-away-from-home, available exclusively to high school students in grades 9–12. As West Africa’s only family-style boarding experience, our program is more than just a place to stay—it’s a place to belong.

Discover what makes Dakar Academy Central a vibrant, faith-centered educational institution that fosters academic excellence and personal growth.

Strategically located on our secure, walled-in Central Campus, this premier program is designed for families living and serving across North and West Africa who want their children to thrive academically, spiritually, and socially in a stable, supportive residential setting.

A Place That Feels Like Home

DA’s boarding homes are carefully crafted to function like families. Each home is led by a full-time, loving married couple—our “boarding parents”—whose mission is to care for, guide, and support students holistically. With spacious common areas, shared meals, and nightly devotions, students experience the stability, rhythm, and connection that define home life.

Every student has a personal space, with no more than three students per room, access to shared bathrooms, modern technology, and cozy hangout spots. Our boarding students share laughter and life through spontaneous ice cream runs, paintball, beach outings, soccer nights, and camping trips to Lac Rose—creating memories and friendships that last a lifetime.

Our Boarding Parents: Champions of Care

At the heart of each boarding home are our dedicated and experienced home parents—nurturing mentors who treat students as their own and foster growth, accountability, and community.

Girls’ Boarding Home-Jeremy & Tamara Jenkins

With experience in Alaska, Indonesia, and Senegal, Jeremy (a Dakar Academy alumnus) and Tamara lead with love and intention. Along with their four children—Jace, Reece, Josie, and Ziva—they bring stability and joy to the girls’ home.

Boys’ Boarding Home-Bobby & Carrie Johnson


With years of experience in education and youth ministry, Bobby and Carrie Johnson have dedicated themselves to providing a holistic approach to student discipleship at their Boys’ Boarding Home. From academic support to spiritual growth to practical life skills, they believe in nurturing every aspect of a young man’s development.

Through a structured program and a nurturing environment, Bobby and Carrie strive to create a sense of community and belonging for each boy under their care.

Why Families Choose Boarding at Dakar Academy Campus

  • Secure On-Campus Housing in a gated, safe environment
  • Christian Family-Style Atmosphere rooted in care, routine, and discipleship
  • Strong Academic Partnership with teachers and dorm parents
  • Vibrant Social Life and weekend outings like snorkeling, artisan market trips, and beach days
  • High-Quality Facilities with study areas, computers, and entertainment options
  • Personalized Spiritual Mentorship and group worship experiences
  • Ongoing Family Communication to keep parents connected to campus life

 A Day in the Life

7:00a.m

Breakfast provided for students before class starts

7:00p.m

Family-style dinner

Evening

Devotions followed by Study Hall

10:00p.m

Lights Out (Weeknights)

11:00p.m

Weekend Curfew

Sunday

Group Worship in the Campus Auditorium

Campus Homes

Designed for Comfort & Connection

Our purpose-built campus homes feature:

  • Spacious great rooms with study/dining areas
  • Full kitchens and laundry rooms
  • High-speed internet, HDTVs, and computer access
  • Comfortable bedrooms and an attached apartment for home parents

After school hours, students can join clubs, participate in sports or fine arts, or recharge in their home environment

whatever helps them grow

A Legacy of Care.
A Future of Purpose.

Dakar Academy has been serving the children of missionaries and Christian workers across West Africa for decades. Our boarding program continues to evolve with experienced staff, high standards, and a strong legacy of Christ-centered care. We don’t just house students—we invest in their growth, faith, and future.

Weekend Activities

Living on campus offers students opportunities to engage in exciting weekend activities, such as:

Beach trips

Swimming, snorkeling, and jet-skiing

Camping at Lac Rose

Shopping

at local artisan markets

The Upper Boarding Home, where Jeremy and Tamara Jenkins live with 17 girls, is a comfortable, welcoming environment for young women. Features include:

  • Family-Style Meals: Students share meals together, reinforcing the family-like atmosphere.
  • Spacious Lounge: A cozy space for studying, playing games, or watching movies.
  • Proximity to Classrooms: Just a short walk to the school’s locker rooms and classrooms.

The Lower Boarding Home is family to 18 middle and high school boys. When 6 p.m. hits, family style meals with over a dozen house brothers means eat or be eaten, but these boys will attest to the delicious and filling meals they receive each day. Features include:

  • Spacious living room and hang out area features cushy couches, ping pong, foosball, and flatscreen TV.
  • Just out the back steps is a lush, green soccer field, weights area, “petits poteaux” court (think soccer in a hockey ring), and basketball court.

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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.