Senegal, Dakar
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Enko Dakar International School is a secular, co-educational day school in Dakar that serves students aged 3 to 19. It delivers a continuous IB programme, from the Primary Years Programme to the Diploma Programme, with MYP offered from Grade 6 to Grade 11 and DP in Grades 11 and 12. The school provides bilingual education in English and French and is recognized as the first IB candidate school in Senegal to offer the Middle Years Programme. Accredited by the Senegalese Ministry of Education and the International Baccalaureate Organization, Enko Dakar combines inquiry-centered learning with a focus on research, action and reflection. Class sizes are capped at 24, and teachers receive ongoing professional development—up to 100 hours annually. The four Enko values—pioneers, open-minded, engaged and kind—guide daily actions. The Director is Dr. Elhadji Demba Wade Diop, and the staff strive to prepare students for admission to top universities worldwide. Every day, enriching futures.
Enko Dakar International School has 280 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, French.
Enko Keur Gorgui Campus is located in Cité Keur Gorgui, Mermoz-Sacré-Cœur, Dakar, Senegal. It is a selective secular and co-educational school opened in 2017. It serves students aged 3 to 19 (Kindergarten to High School) and offers bilingual education with an international perspective. It was the first IB candidate school in Senegal to offer the Middle Years Programme (MYP).
Kindergarten to Grade 13 (IB MYP for Grades 7–11; IB Diploma Programme for Grades 12–13).
Selective secular, co-educational day school.
Mostly Senegalese.
The school provides individualized student support.
Secular
Annual tuition at Enko Dakar International School ranges from XOF 1,599,000 to XOF 2,899,000 for 2026/27.
Enko Dakar International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
The school offers two international programs in continuum: the Middle Years Programme (MYP) taught from Grade 6 to Grade 11, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) taught in Grade 11 and 12. The MYP is taught with a learner-centered pedagogy and unfolds around the triptych 'Research-Action-Reflection.' It enables students to engage with research questions, their resolutions and applications. Its approaches to learning unlock students' potential, making them more confident, more autonomous, more proactive, more creative, more open to the modern world, and they prepare them for the IB Diploma. The Diploma Programme is taught in 11th and 12th grade and prepares students for the prestigious International Baccalaureate that allows access to the world's top universities. The entire staff and the Director work to ensure students are pioneers, open-minded, engaged and kind. These four Enko values guide daily actions, reflect the school's identity and drive its actions. We invite you to contact us and trust us to build a solid future for your children. The Director: Dr. Elhadji Demba Wade Diop. Ages 3 to 19. We cover classes from Kindergarten to the final year. Up to 100 hours of professional development for our teachers. Maximum class size: 24 students.
Maximum class size: 24 students
The IBDP prepares students for admission to leading universities worldwide.
The transition of your child to Enko Dakar will be marked by high-quality teaching, cultural and sports activities, and a sense of belonging. The mission is to develop a balanced person and a world citizen. Enko Dakar is guided by four values: Caring, Committed, Pathmakers, and Team-Spirited.
Enko Dakar PYP is bilingual (English–French). The teaching staff is highly bilingual.
Admission Process: Fill the online contact form or visit the school. If the form is submitted online, the Admissions team will contact you promptly to provide information and arrange a visit to the school. Visit the establishment: Our team will present the school and the program and give a tour of the facilities. Admission Test: Schedule an admission test for your child; results are communicated in the following days. Complete the Enrollment File: If admitted, come to the school with the required documents and pay the enrollment fees to secure your child's place for the next academic year. Documents required for all students: School certificate, Birth certificate, Reports from previous and current years, 2 recent passport photos, Completed enrollment form (download here). Enrollment Fees: Before 30 April: 100,000 FCFA; After 30 April: 200,000 FCFA. Re-enrollment Fees: Before 30 April: 100,000 FCFA; After 30 April: 150,000 FCFA. These fees are non-refundable. Tuition Fees for 2023-2024: Nursery: Total 1,499,000 FCFA; Pay in full: 1,424,050 FCFA at enrollment; Pay in 3 installments: 599,600 FCFA; 299,800 before 01/03/2024. Primary: Total 1,799,000 FCFA; Pay in full: 1,709,050 FCFA; Pay in 3 installments: 719,600 FCFA; 359,800 before 01/03/2024. From 6th to 3rd: Total 1,999,000 FCFA; Pay in full: 1,899,050 FCFA; 3 installments: 799,600; 399,800 before 01/12/2023 and 01/03/2024. 2nde (Seconde): Total 2,499,000 FCFA; Pay in full: 2,374,050 FCFA; 3 installments: 999,600; 499,800 before 01/12/2023 and 01/03/2024. 1ère et Terminale: Total 2,699,000 FCFA; Pay in full: 2,564,050 FCFA; 3 installments: 1,079,600; 539,800 before 01/12/2023 and 01/03/2024. Download the tuition fees. Payment Policy: Tuition and enrollment fees must be paid by check, bank transfer, or direct deposit. Payment reference: Surname, Name, Class. Proof of payment must be delivered to the school's admissions department or emailed to [email protected]