Dakar Academy
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.

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 
Paul G. Chandler (author), Author
Scott E. Parazynski, Astronaut
Donald B. Simmons, III, Captain, U.S. Navy

References

External links
 Official site

Schools in Dakar
International schools in Senegal
Boarding schools