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Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
Ecole Actuelle Bilingue (EAB) is a private international school in Dakar, Senegal, within La Cité Scolaire Internationale (CSI). The campus network includes Campus Corniche Ouest and Campus Ngor, serving Petite Section through CM2 with distinct French and bilingual programs. EAB offers three pathways: the classic French track (CP–CM2) aligned with the French national curriculum and enriched by four English sessions per week; the bilingual track (Nursery–CM2) taught equally in French and English by two teachers per class; and an alternative Relai track for learners with identified difficulties, providing an individualized program and psychological support. The school participates in the AEFE network, is recognized by the Senegalese Ministry of National Education, and the classical section is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education. CSI promotes multilingualism and multiculturalism and aims to prepare students for study in international institutions. Extracurricular activities run daily, and the Parent Association (APE) supports school projects and events.
Ecole Actuelle Bilingue has instruction in French, English.
Location
Corniche Ouest Campus and Ngor Campus, Dakar, Senegal. Corniche Ouest Campus houses Preschool and Elementary (French track, bilingual track, and special needs program); Ngor Campus houses Preschool (Pre-K and K) and Elementary (French track and bilingual track).
Stages
Preschool through Grade 5, with French track and bilingual track on both campuses; special needs program available at Corniche Ouest.
Type
Private international school in Dakar, Senegal; part of the Cité Scolaire Internationale (CSI).
Pupil Nationality Mix
Students come from about 35 different countries.
Additional learning support
Special needs program (Relais) with individualized support and psychological assistance.
Country affiliation
Part of the Cité Scolaire Internationale (CSI), a Senegal-based network of international schools.
School day structure
Preschool starts at 8:00 and ends at 2:45; Elementary starts at 8:00 and ends at 3:00; mid-morning recess and lunch breaks; rest period for PS and MS in the early afternoon.
Bus service
Bus service is provided (optional). A bus company with safety belts, air conditioning, and an experienced driver is used.
Fees
Annual tuition at Ecole Actuelle Bilingue ranges from XOF 1,666,000 to XOF 2,200,000 for 2026/27.
Application and administrative fees
- Administrative (application) fee: XOF 20,000 — non‑refundable, due on submission of each admission request. - Enrollment (registration) fee for new students: XOF 180,000 (charged once at enrollment). - Re‑enrollment (returning students) fee: XOF 110,000 (charged annually at re‑registration). - Corporate (enterprise) tariff (where applicable and excluding NGOs and diplomatic missions): XOF 3,000,000.
Tuition fees by year group (tuition only, per academic year)
- Preschool / Maternelle (PS – MS): Tuition XOF 1,666,000 per year. Total payable for a new student (enrollment fee + tuition) XOF 1,846,000. Total for a returning student (re‑enrollment fee + tuition) XOF 1,776,000.
- Grande Section (GS): Tuition XOF 1,739,000 per year. Total for a new student XOF 1,919,000. Total for a returning student XOF 1,849,000.
- Elementary — Classic track (CP – CM2 classiques): Tuition XOF 1,984,500 per year. Total for a new student XOF 2,164,500. Total for a returning student XOF 2,094,500.
- Elementary — Bilingual track (CP – CM2 bilingues): Tuition XOF 2,143,500 per year. Total for a new student XOF 2,323,500. Total for a returning student XOF 2,253,500.
- Classe Relais (special track): Tuition XOF 2,200,000 per year. Total for a new student XOF 2,380,000. Total for a returning student XOF 2,310,000.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Initial admission step: the non‑refundable application/administrative fee of XOF 20,000 must be paid when the application is submitted. - Enrollment / pre‑enrollment payment: the school indicates an advance/deposit payment step in late June (listed as "June 26" on the published schedule) linked to enrollment or pre‑enrollment. - Installment schedule: tuition may be paid on an installment schedule with payment dates shown as 1 September, 1 December and 1 March. These dates are used for the school's published three‑part payment plan. - Cantine (lunch) payments are organized by trimester and are due on the same trimester dates (1 September, 1 December, 1 March). Any trimester begun is due in full.
Per‑term / per‑installment detail (what is published)
- The school publishes a three‑date installment schedule (1 September / 1 December / 1 March) for tuition and for canteen payments. Specific per‑installment tuition amounts for each class are shown in the school's published payment‑plan grid; the grid pairs the enrollment/pre‑enrollment advance with the three‑date schedule and shows totals for new and returning students. For the published annual tuition figures and the school's payment‑plan rows, see the tuition table entries for each year group.
Lunch / cafeteria fees and schedule
- GS – CM2 (upper kindergarten / elementary): trimester amounts XOF 145,500; XOF 145,500; XOF 194,000 — annual total XOF 485,000. Enrollment for cafeteria services is done every trimester; any trimester that has started is due. - PS – MS (preschool/middle section): trimester amounts XOF 118,500; XOF 118,500; XOF 158,000 — annual total XOF 395,000. Enrollment for cafeteria services is done every trimester; any trimester that has started is due. - Children who bring their own meals and require on‑site logistics (supervision, table, chairs, water) are charged XOF 5,000 per month for logistics services, where published.
Boarding / residential provision and boarding fees
- No boarding (internat) fees are published. The school documents the availability of day‑school services (including a school transport service and lunchtime provision) but does not list residential or boarding options or boarding fees in the published materials.
Other recurring or incidental costs
- Uniform / dress code: a dress code and uniform policy is published (school colours and required items listed), but specific uniform prices are not listed in the published material. Clothing must be clearly labelled. - School bus / transport: a school transport service is offered (operated through an external provider), but published pages do not list the transport tariff amounts. - Parent association (APE) membership: a published annual parent‑association fee is XOF 5,000 per family per year (when applicable). - Supplies / books: the school publishes supply lists by year but does not publish a centralised price list for supplies in the fee schedules.
Refund and withdrawal terms
- The administrative/application fee (XOF 20,000) is explicitly non‑refundable. - Published admission and registration forms and historic registration documents state that fees already paid are generally not refundable and that school enrollment is annual; school fees are due for the full academic year even in the event of a pupil's departure during the school year. These published enrollment documents are part of the school's admission paperwork and registration conditions.
Fee payment options
- The school's published admissions and fee pages set out amounts, due dates and the installment calendar, but do not publish detailed payment method options (for example: bank transfer details, credit‑card acceptance, or online payment processors are not listed on the public fee pages). The admission procedure references paying the administrative fee as a required step but does not, in the publicly accessible pages referenced, specify which payment channels are accepted.
Notes on presentation of totals and who pays what
- Published totals shown for each year group distinguish between "tuition" (the annual tuition amount) and the full year charge for a new student (tuition + enrollment fee) or a returning student (tuition + re‑enrollment fee); both totals are published for each category.
(If you require these figures displayed in another currency or formatted differently for an external database, convert them using the current XOF rate; the figures above are published in XOF and correspond to the 2025–2026 published schedule and payment pages.)
Academics
Ecole Actuelle Bilingue teaches French Curriculum, American Curriculum.
Curriculum
The school offers three streams: French track, bilingual track, and an alternative track for students with Special Needs. The French track runs from 1st grade to 5th grade and follows the French national curriculum, accredited by the French Ministry of National Education; the program is supplemented by four English sessions per week. The bilingual track runs from Nursery to Grade 5 and is taught equally in French and English by two teachers per class. The alternative track provides a Special Needs program with an individualized plan and psychological support. The school participates in the AEFE network, is recognized by the Senegalese Ministry of National Education, the classical section is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education, and it is a component of La Cité Scolaire Internationale and a member of the International Schools Association (ISA).
Admissions
Admissions
French track (accredited by the French Ministry of Education) admissions are granted in accordance with rules prevailing within AEFE and MLF. Students from non-accredited classes will be required to take French and Maths achievement tests. Bilingual track: In Preschool, admission is open to all subject to availability, the age of students (3 years old for Nursery) and previous grade level attended. We have two Preschool campuses: Corniche Ouest (from Nursery to Kindergarten) and Ngor (Pre-K and Kindergarten). For First and Second grades, admission is open to all students who are comfortable with one language of instruction (French or English) and basic knowledge of the other language. For Third, Fourth and Fifth grades, admission requires proven skills in both languages of instruction. Enrollment for the 2025-2026 academic year: French track new student enrollment starts on April 5 via the website created by the French Embassy: https://www.efsenegal-ifs.org/20252026/. Decisions of admissions will be made by the “Commission des affectations” in June. Enrollment for the bilingual track (Preschool and Elementary) and Special needs starts on April 15; the Admission form will be available on the website and you can send it or drop it off starting April 1. Administrative fees of 20,000 Fcfa for each admission request (non-refundable). If you want to proceed online, pay the Administrative fees first, then go to the online Admission Form. Forms to print, fill out and submit are available via links, including Formulaire de demande d'inscription 2025-2026 (non-homologué), Formulaire évaluation fr 2025-2026 élèves PS-CP (fr), Version in English: Admission_eval_eleves_PS_CP_eng_25_26.pdf, Formulaire évaluation fr 2025-2026 élèves CE1-CM2 (fr), Version in English: Admission_eval_eleves_CE1_CM2_eng_25_26.pdf.
Scholarships
French scholarships: Information not available in English. French Consulate General in Dakar.
FAQs
What curriculum does Ecole Actuelle Bilingue offer?
Ecole Actuelle Bilingue offers IB, French, AP, National Curriculum curriculums. Les apprentis jardiniers Un espace jardinage a été mis en place au sein de l'école pour le plus grand plaisir des petits et des grands. Les élèves ont la possibilité de voir la transformation de la graine en légume et de s'en occuper au quotidien.
What year groups does Ecole Actuelle Bilingue offer?
Ecole Actuelle Bilingue offers the following levels: Preschool through Grade 5, with French track and bilingual track on both campuses; special needs program available at Corniche Ouest.
What are the fees at Ecole Actuelle Bilingue?
Annual fees at Ecole Actuelle Bilingue range from approximately 1,666,000 to 2,200,000. **Application and administrative fees** - Administrative (application) fee: XOF 20,000 — non‑refundable, due on submission of each admission request. - Enrollment (registration) fee for new students: XOF 180,000 (charged once at enrollment). - Re‑enrollment (returning students) fee: XOF 110,000 (charged annually at re‑registration).
Where is Ecole Actuelle Bilingue located?
Ecole Actuelle Bilingue is located in Senegal. La semaine des mathématiques à l'EAB Durant toute une semaine, les deux campus de l'EAB ont organisé des activités autour des mathématiques.
Is Ecole Actuelle Bilingue co-educational?
Ecole Actuelle Bilingue is a co-educational school. Private international school in Dakar, Senegal; part of the Cité Scolaire Internationale (CSI).
How do I apply to Ecole Actuelle Bilingue?
The admissions process at Ecole Actuelle Bilingue: Concours de calcul mental, rallye de mathématiques, séances de codage, ont permis aux élèves de passer des moments enrichissants et Read more Admissions « Ecole Actuelle Bilingue Admissions Demande d'admission * Champ obligatoire Votre adresse email * : Année scolaire *: --- 2016-2017 2017-20.
Does Ecole Actuelle Bilingue offer scholarships or financial aid?
Ecole Actuelle Bilingue offers scholarships and financial aid. French scholarships: Information not available in English. French Consulate General in Dakar.
What learning support does Ecole Actuelle Bilingue provide?
Ecole Actuelle Bilingue provides learning support services. Les élèves utilisent les données satellites pour étudier le climat et les océans. Tous les élèves ont été sensibilisés par le biais d'activités faites en classe.
What facilities does Ecole Actuelle Bilingue have?
Ecole Actuelle Bilingue Projet CM2 avec la NASA Les classes de CM2 bilingue ont embarqué dans un fabuleux projet en collaboration avec la NASA. La semaine des mathématiques à l'EAB Durant toute une semaine, les deux campus de l'EAB ont organisé des activités autour des mathématiques.
What extra-curricular activities are available at Ecole Actuelle Bilingue?
Ecole Actuelle Bilingue offers a range of extra-curricular activities. After-school activities run daily from 15:10 to 16:10. Activities are playful, cultural, or athletic and are led by external professionals or school teachers.
What languages are taught at Ecole Actuelle Bilingue?
French and English are taught. In the classical section, the French curriculum from CP to CM2 is taught with four weekly English sessions. In the bilingual section from Petite Section to CM2, the program is taught equally in French and English, with two teachers and two linguistic contexts.
Who is the head of Ecole Actuelle Bilingue?
The head of school at Ecole Actuelle Bilingue is Karinne Hersent.
When was Ecole Actuelle Bilingue founded?
Ecole Actuelle Bilingue was founded in 1996. The Ecole Actuelle Bilingue is part of La Cité Scolaire Internationale (CSI). CSI comprises several structures in Senegal: EAB, the bilingual Collège-Lycée Bilingue (LCB), and the Dakar teacher training center, with an establishment in Bamako, Mali.
What accreditations does Ecole Actuelle Bilingue hold?
The school is part of the AEFE network and is recognized by the Senegalese Ministry of National Education. The classic French section is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education.
Does Ecole Actuelle Bilingue have a uniform policy?
The school uses a dress code / uniforms.
What is the parent community like at Ecole Actuelle Bilingue?
Every day from 15:10 to 16:10, after-school activities are offered; they are described as playful, cultural, or sports and are led by external professionals or by school staff. Activities include a wr APE stands for the Association des Parents d'Elèves of the EAB.
