Admissions

BISD operates a year-round admissions policy, and families are welcome to apply at any time without a deadline.

Admission to the British International School Dakar (BISD) is highly competitive. To ensure exceptional education and fostering meaningful relationships, we maintain small class sizes: a maximum of eight (8) students in our Nursery and Reception classes, and twelve (12) students in Years 1 to 6. 

We currently cater to nursery, reception, and primary levels. We are actively developing our secondary section and will announce its launch in the near future.

Our dedicated Admissions Office is here to guide you through every step of the process. We strongly encourage families to register early to secure their place and benefit from our personalised approach to learning.

BISD is open to all students regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, nationality, gender, disability, or religion/belief, provided their learning needs can be effectively met. All students applying for admission will be treated equally and fairly. At BISD, all students are expected and required to attend all lessons without exception.

Our inclusive admissions policy does not require students to sit entrance tests or examinations for entry into the Junior School. We welcome students of all nationalities and those for whom English is an additional language.

Students aged 3 to 11 are admitted and placed in a class according to their age as measured on 1st September of the academic year. While exceptions may occasionally apply, students will not be placed in a year group beyond their chronological age. New admissions are
accepted throughout the year based on these criteria.

BISD has limited resources for students with physical disabilities and by policy, can only assist students with mild disabilities. To learn whether your child can be accommodated – and if space is available – please submit an early application along with a recent psycho-
education evaluation and other documents related to the student’s special needs and services.

If your child has any special medical, support or testing needs, it is important that you share this information on the application.

How to Apply

BISD operates a year-round admissions policy, and families are welcome to apply at any time. While we have no formal admissions deadline, if a class is full, you may place your child on our waitlist, and we will contact you as soon as a place becomes available.

Steps to Apply

1. Complete our online application form by clicking here

2. Submit proof of application fee payment to the school office via email office@bisgedu.org or in person.

Application Fee(USD): $250 (non-refundable).

Supporting Documents Required for application:

•  A passport-size photograph of your child.
•  A copy of your child’s passport data page or birth certificate.
• A copy of a parent or gradian's ID.

Please note that submitting an application form and paying the application fee does not guarantee admission. Providing accurate information is imperative to suggest the most suitable educational pathway for your child. Failure to do so may result in rejection of the
application or withdrawal of enrolment.

Admission Offer

Upon acceptance, you will receive an email containing the enrolment contract.

Steps to Secure Admission:

1. Sign and return the enrolment contract by the stated deadline.

2. An invoice for tuition fees will be issued upon receipt of the signed contract.

3. Pay the enrolment deposit of $1000 to secure your child’s place.

The enrolment deposit is considered an advance payment and will be deducted from the tuition invoice. Admission is only finalised upon receipt of this deposit.