International School Fees Senegal: Budget to Premium

Senegal (Dakar and other cities) has international schools from budget to premium – French-international, British, IB and American options. This guide gives fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice. Many schools quote in XOF or EUR.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly XOF 1,500,000–3,200,000 (or EUR 2,200–4,800) per year (primary). Newer or bilingual schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly XOF 4,000,000–7,000,000 (or EUR 6,000–10,500) per year (primary). Established international schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly XOF 8,000,000–14,000,000+ (or EUR 12,000–21,000+) per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are typically higher. Dakar has the widest choice.

Budget end: example schools and fees

International School of Dakar (ISD) (certain programmes), Lycée français Jean Mermoz and École Actuelle can sit in the budget band. Primary often XOF 2,000,000–3,200,000 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

International School of Dakar (ISD), Lycée français Jean Mermoz and American International School of Dakar (AISD) are mid-tier examples. Primary often XOF 4,500,000–7,000,000; secondary/IBDP can be XOF 7,000,000–10,000,000. Strong French-international/IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

American International School of Dakar (AISD) (full programme), International School of Dakar (ISD) (senior years) and Lycée français Jean Mermoz (international stream) sit at the premium end. Primary can be XOF 9,000,000–13,000,000 and secondary/IBDP XOF 11,000,000–16,000,000+. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be XOF 300,000–1,000,000+ or EUR 450–1,500+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add XOF 800,000–2,500,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget XOF 600,000–2,000,000+ per exam session.
• Currency: confirm XOF vs EUR/USD.

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How to choose

• Decide budget band and curriculum; get full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Ask what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams) and payment currency.

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