Secondary School - International School of Dakar

Secondary School - International School of Dakar
Secondary School
As an IB World School, ISD offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 6-10 and the IB Diploma Program (DP). We're dedicated to providing a high-quality, challenging international education that fosters lifelong learning. Our students strive to embody the IB Learner Profile attributes, guided by our core values of: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility.
Welcome to a dynamic and engaging learning community!
At ISD, we strive for a balanced environment where academic success is prioritized alongside student well-being and within a well-rounded program. Our diverse Secondary community is a welcoming place for learning and creation.
We encourage students to explore their creativity through music, visual arts, and theatre, whether in class, after-school clubs, or special projects, to explore sports, and to engage in truly mutually beneficial community engagement.
Our "Teranga Centre," a hub for teaching and learning – please feel free to reach out and discover what ISD offers. We invite you to visit us or contact us for more information.
Nichole NGOM
Titles:
Secondary School Assistant Principal
Denrol CARAYOL
Titles:
MYP Mathematics / MYP Design / MYP Coordinator
Steven NEGRETE
Titles:
DP History, DP Coordinator
Lesley PEACOCK
Titles:
Interim Secondary Principal
Middle Years Programme ( Grades 6-10)
IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12)
Recognizing the significant growth of students aged 10-16, our MYP balances strong academics with support for their developing minds, bodies, and social skills. Our program encourages collaboration, problem-solving, and the application of learning across academics, arts, and athletics. With small class sizes and dedicated teachers for eight subjects, students also benefit from advisory groups for personal growth and House groups for teamwork. Our core values of creativity, open-mindedness, responsibility, and excellence are central to all learning. Beyond academics, students engage in diverse after-school activities, theater, sports, community engagement, and a vibrant Student Council.
Experiential Learning
Each year, our MYP students and teachers extend learning beyond the classroom. We begin with a fall retreat focused on our core values and building connections. There are also opportunities for international travel in athletics, arts, and other areas.  Our Service as Action program in grades 6-10 builds valuable skills and prepares students for the IB Diploma Programme's CAS requirements.
We encourage to have a look at our MYP Handbook & to contact us for more information or please visit the
IB page
Our DP is a dynamic and student-focused curriculum enriched by our vibrant international community.
With students from over 75 countries, our campus offers a unique opportunity to learn and socialize in English while embracing diverse perspectives. All DP candidates engage in the Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) program, fostering well-rounded development.
For more details, please visit the
IB page
Schedule a Visit
The International School of Dakar welcomes university visits, both in-person and virtually. Our published visit calendar can be found
on this link
If you do not have a MaiaLearning account, click on University Sign Up on the MaiaLearning site.
SAT Testing Site
ISD is a testing site in Dakar for the
SAT
. The upcoming dates for the 2025-2026 school year are as follows:
2025
November 8 - Registration Date: October 24
December 6 - Registration Date: November 21
2026
March 14 - Registration Date: February 27
June 6 - Registration Date: May 22
Register online
here