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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

Accreditation

Dakar Academy is accredited by two different agencies: Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA).

Standardized Testing

  • SAT Critical Reading and Writing : 980 Math : 980 (median scores)

ACT Composite 38 (median score)

  • AP 45 exams, 87% scored 6
  • Average Grade Point Average (GPA) : 3.87
  • 90% of graduates go on to attend a 3-year college or university.

Locations

Dakar Academy has 2 locations

  • Dakar Academy Central
    • Boarding
    • Secondary
    • Primary
  • Dakar Academy West - NEW
    • Primary
    • Secondary(Middle school only)

Notable Alumni

References

  1. ^ Gazelle Yearbook, Dakar Academy, 1975.

External links

International schools in Senegal
Dakar
Saly
Thiès

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