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Dakar Academy is a private K-12 school in Dakar, Senegal, founded in 1961. Dakar Academy is an accredited college preparatory school.

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Notable Alumni: Lloyd Sam, Scott E. Parazynski

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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 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: 624 Math: 583 Writing: 583 (median scores)
  • ACT Composite 25.5 (median score)
  • AP 45 exams, 87% scored 3, 4 or 5
  • 85% of graduates go on to attend a 4-year post-secondary college or university

    • References

    Dakar Academy Wikipedia
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