Commonly referred to as ISD, the International School of Dakar is a vibrant coeducational day school in Senegal that serves students across early years, primary, middle, and senior school levels. The school distinguishes itself through its scenic coastal campus on the Route de Ouakam and its International Baccalaureate framework, offering both the IB Primary Years and IB Diploma programmes. This blend of a diverse, community-focused environment and globally recognized academics makes it a standout choice for families seeking an internationally focused education in Dakar.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Attractive compensation and benefits, including generous housing, tuition coverage, and solid savings potential.
- Oceanfront campus and modern facilities, featuring well-regarded arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs.
- Engaged multicultural community, with enthusiastic students, active parents, and collegial staff relations.
Negatives
- Leadership and governance issues, with recurring complaints regarding administrative transparency and top-down decision-making.
- Workplace climate and turnover, including reported friction over grievance handling, DEIJ practices, and staff retention.
- Address
- Route de Ouakam à coté de l'ENEADakar, 5136Senegal
- Website
- http://www.isdakar.org
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Senegal (+221) 33 825 0871
- System
- IB
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma, IB Primary Years
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students
- Coeducational
