International School of Dakar
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
- IB PYP
Per yearUSD 12K–32.1K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Independent, non-profit, co-educational day school in Dakar, Senegal, for Pre-Kindergarten (age 3) through Grade 12. Founded in 1983, English-medium, and an IB World Continuum School offering the PYP, MYP and DP. Campus is in the Mermoz neighbourhood near the Corniche.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 111
- Founded
- 1983
- Term dates
- Mid-August to mid-June
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| PreKindergarten (PreSchool) | USD 12,000 |
| Grades 11 & 12 | USD 32,100 |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| PreKindergarten (PreSchool) | USD 12,000 (about XOF 7.05M) |
| Grades 11 & 12 | USD 32,100 (about XOF 18.9M) |
Source: school website (isdakar.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 250
- Deposit
- USD 750
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Service
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- STEM
- Teachers
- 90
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Theatre
- Library
- Gym
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
- Makerspace
- Track
- Science labs
- Computer lab
- Art studio
Sports
- Gymnasium
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
- Two courts
- Track
Arts
- 350-seat theatre
- Black-box theatre
- Art studio
- Pottery room
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, MSA
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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