Dakar Academy Explained

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

• Paul G. Chandler (author),^[1] Author
• Scott E. Parazynski, Astronaut
• Donald B. Simmons, III, Captain, U.S. Navy

External links

• Official site

Notes and References

1. Gazelle Yearbook, Dakar Academy, 1975.