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Senegal, Dakar
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IBS enrolls students of good character with academic, sport, and cultural achievements. The vision is to develop global achievers from diverse backgrounds who are eager for growth and development. The school provides inclusive and multilingual education, enabling students to speak and work in both French and English, with support for English speakers learning French and vice versa. The primary section follows the Senegalese curriculum, enhanced with English subjects to emphasize bilingualism; the English component is integrated up to CE2, after which the focus shifts toward preparing for national exams.
Art and Handicrafts (Arts Plastiques et Travaux Manuels) are included in the primary curriculum, encouraging creativity and artistic expression through diverse media. An on-campus studio for arts plastiques supports visual arts activities. The arts integration complements the bilingual and academic program, enriching students' expressive abilities.
IBS welcomes students from all ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. The school enables students to speak and work in both French and English, with support for English speakers learning French and vice versa. IBS participates in a British Council Connecting Classrooms Project with Newtown Primary School in Exeter, United Kingdom to develop joint curricula on education and global citizenship, enriching pedagogy. The school fosters an international community and a focus on global citizenship.
IBS engages in global citizenship initiatives through its partnership with the British Council Connecting Classrooms Project, enriching social responsibility and international collaboration. The project aims to develop joint curricula on education and global citizenship, expanding opportunities for students to engage with global issues. The mission emphasizes placing the child at the heart of pedagogy, making learning engaging and instilling life values in a respectful environment.
Physical Education and sport are core parts of the curriculum, promoting fitness and healthy living through a variety of sports and activities. Class sizes are limited to 25 students, enabling more individualized attention during physical activities. Facilities include an airier classroom environment, a computer lab, an art studio, and play spaces that support recreation and active learning. These elements support students' well-being and physical development.
International Bilingual School Dakar is a private school established in 2009 and located in Liberté 6 Extension, Dakar, near VDN highway. It serves over 200 students from kindergarten through high school and offers bilingual education based on the Senegalese curriculum enriched with elements of British and American programs. The curriculum leads to SAT and IGCSE examinations. The school operates in three sections—preschool, primary and college—with four preschool classes, six primary classes and seven secondary classes, and class sizes limited to 25, each guided by a qualified teacher and an assistant. Facilities include ventilated classrooms, a computer lab, an arts studio and play areas. A distinctive feature is bilingualism in French and English, with English study extended to CE2 and a British Council Connecting Classrooms partnership with Newtown Primary School in Exeter to foster global citizenship. IBS is authorized by the Ministry of National Education since January 2015 for all students today.
