Dakar Academy is a private PreK-12 school in Dakar, Senegal, that utilizes a North American-based curriculum with Christian perspective. founded in 1961. Dakar Academy is an accredited college preparatory school.
Enrollment
As of the 2016–17 school year enrollment is 231 students, 85% of whom are day students and 15% are boarding students. Over 30 different nationalities are represented in the student body.
Level
Grades
Students
Elementary
K-5
68
Middle School
6-8
61
High School
9-12
101
Curriculum
Dakar Academy uses an American curriculum. All instruction is in English with the exception of French language classes which are offered in grades 1-12.
Course offerings for High School:
Bible: 4 levels; electives for grades 11 and 12
Math: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Consumer Math, Trig/Pre-Calc, AP Calculus AB
English: English 9 & 10, American Literature, British Literature, Speech, Creative Writing, AP English Literature, AP English Language, Journalism
Science: Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP Chemistry (not 2016-17)
Social Science: U.S. History II, Western Civilization, Current World Events, U.S. Government, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, African Studies, AP World History (not 2016-17), AP US History, AP European History (16-17)
Physical Education: PE 9 & 10, Health, Advanced PE
Fine Arts: Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Art (4 levels), Music Theory, Drama
Computer: Computer Literacy, Web Design, Programming, Videography, Graphic Design
French: 4 levels, AP French Language & Culture
Misc: Intro to Business, Photography, Woodworking, College & Careers, Leadership, Personal Finance