Le Collège Bilingue de Dakar

The school is committed to fostering responsible citizenship and academic excellence within a bilingual and multicultural environment. Its pedagogical approach is built on individualised pathways that allow students to flourish and reach their full potential. Core values include excellence, multiculturalism, ethics, eco-citizenship, leadership, solidarity, and creativity.

The school offers two primary academic pathways: the French national curriculum (homologated by the AEFE) leading to the DNB and the French Baccalauréat, and the bilingual International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme for students aged 16 to 19. The curriculum is designed to be rigorous, with instruction in both English and French. Students can also pursue an international track that prepares them for various language and academic certifications, including Cambridge, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, and DELF/DALF.

The school reports a strong tradition of academic success, including 100% pass rates in the Baccalauréat International (IB) and the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB). Graduates frequently secure placements in their first-choice university programmes across Canada, France, the United States, and Senegal. The school also prepares students for various international certifications, including Cambridge, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, DELF/DALF, and DELE.

The school emphasizes individualised support to meet the specific needs of every learner. This includes a dedicated orientation council that provides individual guidance to students throughout their university application process, covering institutions in Senegal, France, the United States, Canada, and elsewhere. Teachers are noted for their empathetic approach, aiming to develop the academic, social, and personal skills of each student.

The school welcomes both francophone and non-francophone students. The admissions process involves submitting an application with academic records, followed by an interview and testing for the child. Priority for entry into 6ème is granted to students from the EAB school, provided they meet specific deadlines. Once admitted, parents must complete registration forms, provide identification and health documents, and pay the required registration and tuition fees.

The academic year typically runs from early September to late June or early July, depending on the campus. The calendar includes major breaks such as the Toussaint, Christmas, February, and Easter holidays, as well as various public and religious holidays. Teachers return in late August, followed by the staggered start of classes for students in early September.

The school operates across two campuses in Dakar: one at Keur Gorgui (Sacré-Cœur, Pyrotechnie) and another at Ngor (Almadies). Both sites feature dedicated learning environments, including Centres de Documentation et d’Information (CDI) and computer labs where students can conduct research and study. Additionally, the school provides a canteen service where students can eat in a supervised, dedicated space.

The school offers an ambitious programme of extracurricular activities through various clubs designed to develop student potential. Examples include participation in scientific competitions like 'CGénial-lycée', student-led charity events such as breast cancer awareness kermesses, and simulations of the United Nations (SIMUl’ONU). These activities are often organized through the Conseil de la Vie Lycéenne (CVL) and CAS programmes.