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