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Senegal, Dakar
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The school provides a pleasant and serene environment that supports student well-being and helps them flourish in learning. This calm atmosphere is described as fostering a conducive climate for growth and achievement.
The school hosts events focused on dyslexia (DYS) and other atypical learner needs to promote awareness and inclusion.
The school runs the American International Section (SIA), a bilingual program in English and French from primary through secondary, in addition to the French program. The SIA aims to achieve expert language proficiency and intercultural competence, with English used as the language of instruction in literature and history-geography, and it integrates English-speaking international students into the French education system by providing instruction in their mother tongue. The SIA leads to two official exams: Diplôme National du Brevet International and Baccalauréat Français International (BFI). The organization of instruction provides English hours across levels: CP–CE2: 4h; CM1–CM2: 4h English language & literature + 2h history-geography; 6ème–3ème: 3h LV1 + 4h English language & literature + 2h histoire-géographie; 2nde: 2.5h LV1 + 4h language & literature américaine + 2h connaissance du monde; 1ère: 2.5h LV1 + 2h connaissance du monde + 2h approfondissement culturel et linguistique + 2h histoire-géographie; Terminale: 2h LV1 + 2h connaissance du monde + 2h approfondissement culturel et linguistique + 2h histoire-géographie.
A conducive and serene school environment supports student well-being and enables them to thrive in their studies.
Throughout the year, awareness and prevention activities ensure a caring school environment where every student feels safe and respected. The school also hosts events addressing dyslexia (DYS) and other atypical learner needs to support inclusion.
Lyce Français Jean Mermoz in Senegal is a directly managed AEFE French international school serving students aged 6 to 18 (from CP to Terminale). It follows the official French curriculum, with a Section Internationale Américaine (SIA) integrated across the program and preparing students for the Baccalauréat Français International. The school provides multilingual education, with instruction in French and additional languages including English, Spanish and German. Parle Anglais is offered in the middle years, and the lycée includes a European English section with a DNL option. Optional offerings include a Théâtre option, Latin, and a range of specialty subjects in Première and Terminale for general and technological tracks. Complementary programs include Prépa Scientifique, Prépa Sciences Po Paris and Prépa Arts. Established in 1976 and AEFE-managed since 1990, the campus accommodates about 2,500 students on a securely designed site with substantial sports facilities. The school is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education. A hallmark is the bilingual SIA pathway alongside strong language, theatre and arts programs.
