Apply Now
FACTS Login

Menu

Key Links

FACTS Login
Youtube Linkedin Instagram Facebook

Co-Op Campuses

Bringing Quality Christian Education to Families Across West Africa

Schedule a Visit

Apply Now

Dakar Academy Schools’ Co-Op Campuses provide Christ-centered, American-style education to missionary and expatriate families living outside major metropolitan areas. Designed as one-room schoolhouses, these campuses serve Kindergarten through Grade 8 students in multi-age learning environments, allowing students to thrive academically, socially, and spiritually within their unique communities.


Each Co-Op Campus is led by a team of dedicated teachers who live and serve full-time in the local community, partnering with parents to provide individualized instruction and a well-rounded educational experience.

Co-Op Campuses at a Glance

PreK3 to Grade 8, with students from 10+ countries

Request More Information

Small class sizes with personalized learning

American curriculum with Christ-centered instruction

Tight-knit, family-like school communities

Designed for families serving in missions & outreach

Bible-based education that strengthens faith and character

A Flexible Learning Model

Co-Op Campuses are adaptable to the needs of the families they serve. Whether in rural mission settings or urban communities, each Co-Op Campus is structured to:

Offer small-group, multi-age learning for Kindergarten–Grade 8 students

Follow DA Schools’ accredited curriculum with an American educational framework

Provide biblically-based instruction and foster strong Christian character

Where We Serve

Dubreka

A growing Co-Op located on the ELWA compound, serving missionary families with a structured, high-quality educational program.

Learn More

As the need for Christian education in West Africa grows, we hope to expand our Co-Op Campus program to new locations in the future.

Be Part of a Co-Op Campus

Are you a missionary family looking for quality education in West Africa? Are you an educator passionate about serving in a multicultural, faith-based environment?

Schedule a Visit

Apply Now

Meet Our Co-Op Leadership

Janine Stegall

ISWA - Liberia Principal & Co-Op Coordinator

Lived and worked for 23 years as an educator, curriculum coordinator, and administrator in four countries, served in West Africa for the past 11 years with American international schools in Cote d’Ivoire and Liberia, previous curriculum coordinator at DA Schools.

Contact Dakar Academy Central

For general inquiries, admissions, or assistance, feel free to reach out to our friendly team.

admissions@dakar-academy.org

Operating Hours

Main Office: Mon – Fri: 7:45 AM – 3:15 PM GMT

Visit Us

Dakar Academy Central, Hann Maristes, Dakar, Senegal

Find Us on Maps

Need directions? Contact us for assistance with transportation options.

Our Campuses

MSA-Logo_block-lockup_color_v05nk@3x
cspn
acsi
wida
AP_logo_(2017)

Address

BP 3189, Dakar, Senegal

Phone

+221-33-832-0682

Email

office@dakar-academy.org

© 2025 Dakar Academy Schools. All Rights Reserved. | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy

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.