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Senegal, Dakar
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The school places the child at the heart of its pedagogy, makes learning engaging, and transmits fundamental life values in a respectful environment. It is partnered with international programs to enrich education and citizenship, including collaboration with the British Council through the Connecting Classrooms Project with Newtown Primary School in Exeter. The school emphasizes world citizenship education as a core aspect of its teaching. It fosters an inclusive, diverse community and centers student well-being within daily practice. The school reports strong outcomes in national exams, including the CFEE, BFEM, and BAC, over several years.
The school enables students to speak and work in both French and English, supporting English speakers in learning French and vice versa. English Language (Langue Anglaise) is part of the primary curriculum and is delivered to reinforce bilingual proficiency. The English component is integrated through CE2, after which emphasis shifts toward preparing for national exams. English-language instruction extends to subject areas delivered in English, including Mathematics in English and Science in English. The bilingual approach aims to develop fluency in both languages.
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.
