ISD Stories - International School of Dakar

ISD Stories - International School of Dakar
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When a Train Station Becomes a Classroom
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Learning at ISD
Feb
2026
Last November, the International School of Dakar (ISD)’s
PreKindergarten 3 (PreK3) and 4 (PreK4)
students joined these commuters, not only to travel, but to explore “where we are in place and time” and “how the world works” through an experiential learning visit to the train station, emphasizing the benefits of
transdisciplinary learning.
about When a Train Station Becomes a Classroom (opens in new window/tab)
How a Community Garden Educates
19
Dec
2025
ISD’s vision is a community that leads, inspires, and impacts global change with compassion and wisdom. We aim to nurture each learner’s growth through an IB education, and it's the
what
and
why
of education that matter most. The ISD community garden and garden project foster healthy lifestyle habits, understanding of sustainable food systems, systems thinking, food security, and resilience—helping make the vision of the next hundred years not just aspirational, but achievable.
about How a Community Garden Educates
ISD Launches New French Program for Parents
10
Nov
2025
The International School of Dakar (ISD) and the
Institut Français de Dakar
have partnered to offer a program geared
toward ISD parents and staff, providing high-quality
French language courses
to help them confidently navigate everyday life and interactions in Dakar and Senegal
about ISD Launches New French Program for Parents
The Second ACE! Day 2: A day of Action and Community Engagement
ISD students in Grades 6 through 11 spent the day learning with partners across Dakar and beyond on the second day of ACE! Students returned to campus, buzzing with accomplishment!
about The Second ACE! Day 2: A day of Action and Community Engagement
Grade 4 Student Summits Kilimanjaro
On January 1st, 2026, ISD Grade 4 student, Yutaka, summited Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania! Mt. Kilimanjaro is Africa's tallest mountain, rising to 5895m above sea level.
about Grade 4 Student Summits Kilimanjaro
Student Models Agency and Care
ISD student, Matïsse, recently organized a drive to collect bags and resources for École Élémentaire Publique Point E et Maternelle and for a school in the village of Djillas.
about Student Models Agency and Care