Amitie, Dakar · Founded 2014

A bilingual start that opens every door

Cosmopolitan Bilingual Academy teaches children aged 2 to 12 in French and English, side by side, in small classes led by two native-speaking teachers.

2 to 12

Years old, pre-nursery to grade 6

60 / 40

French and English every single day

Class teachers, one per language

2014

Serving Dakar families since

Enrolment for 2026 to 2027 is open. School begins Monday 7 September 2026.

Welcome to Cosmopolitan

We educate the whole child, not just the exam

Founded in the autumn of 2014, Cosmopolitan is a vibrant creative bilingual school in the heart of Dakar, caring for children from 3 to 12 years of age.

We are committed to educating the whole child, providing a quality education in a warm, loving environment. This is where the foundation is laid, cultural barriers are broken, and a child’s sense of wonder, inspiration and curiosity is nurtured.

Recognising parents as a child’s first educators, we work in partnership with families, reinforcing the positive values already learned at home.

Our programmes

Three stages, one continuous bilingual journey

Children join us as toddlers and leave as confident readers, writers and speakers in two languages. Each stage builds directly on the last.

Ages 2 to 3

Pre-Nursery

First steps away from home: independence, self-care, and a great deal of new vocabulary through play, song and story. Children still in nappies are welcome, and we help with potty training.

Ages 3 to 5

Nursery 1 to 3

Five prime areas of learning: language and literacy, mathematics, creative expression, discovering the world, and physical development, taught in both French and English.

Ages 6 to 12

Primary, Grades 1 to 6

Language arts in both languages, mathematics, science, social studies, geography, art, ICT, music and PE, with assessment twice each trimester so nobody falls behind quietly.

The bilingual model

Two languages. Two teachers. One classroom.

Every class at Cosmopolitan has a French teacher and an English teacher. Children are not translated for, they are taught, in both languages, all year.

French 60%

English 40%

French, 60% is the full Senegalese national curriculum, so your child can move into any Senegalese school.
English, 40% is delivered as English as a Second Language through our creative, project-based curriculum.
Children arriving with no French or English are supported with visual aids until both languages have a solid foundation.
Bilingual books, posters, toys and labels fill every room. Each week the number of new words grows.

Full national curriculum

The Senegalese programme delivered in French, with no compromise on official progression.

Small classes

A teacher-to-student ratio that lets us actually know each child.

“Succeeding in the 21st century will require new ways of thinking, strong language skills and an open mind. That is what we build here, one child at a time.”

Chiamaka Uzokwe

Proprietor and Head of School

What we stand for

Fostering creativity, achieving excellence

Five values shape how we teach, how we speak to children, and how we work with families.

Creativity

Children are bored by monotony. Our programme is designed to spark curiosity and a genuine desire to learn.

Connectedness

Parents are a child's first educators. We work in partnership with families, not around them.

Diversity

A secular school uniting children from many cultural backgrounds. Cultural barriers get broken here.

Excellence

High expectations, honest assessment, and the support each child needs to reach them.

Positive values

Respect for others and for the environment, healthy self-esteem, and resilience for what comes next.

Our promise

Every child should feel happy, safe and valued, and become a confident, independent, unique individual.

Life at Cosmopolitan

The hours after the lesson matter too

Enrichment runs through the school week, and optional clubs run from 14:30 on Wednesdays and Fridays, October to May.

Tuition and fees

From 60,000 FCFA per month, every cost listed openly.

Canteen

A balanced hot meal at lunch, allergies accommodated.

School bus

Three zones across Dakar, 40,000 to 50,000 FCFA.

Uniform

Sold at the school, item-by-item prices published.

GALLERY

Inside the school

Our School Gallery

Admissions

Four steps to a place at Cosmopolitan

We admit students regardless of race, gender, status or religious affiliation. Placement is determined primarily by age.

Apply online

Complete the application form with your child’s details and the programme you would like.

Visit the school

Our admissions office schedules a campus visit as applications arrive. Come and meet the teachers.

Submit documents

Birth certificate, vaccination record, four passport photographs, proof of residence, parent ID and the previous school report.

Complete enrolment

Sign the remaining forms at the office and settle the registration fee and the first month’s tuition.

Fees at a glance

Monthly tuition, published openly. No surprises at the office.

Nursery, half day (to 13:00)	60,000 F
Nursery, full day (to 17:00)	90,000 F
Primary, grades 1 to 6	70,000 F

Registration and activity fees apply separately. Families with more than one child enrolled receive a tuition discount.

Documents you will need

Birth certificate
Vaccination certificate
Four passport photographs
Proof of residency or a utility bill
Legalised copy of parent or guardian ID
Report card from the previous school

Questions parents ask

Before you apply

My child speaks neither French nor English. Is that a problem?

Not at all, it is one of the situations we are built for. Children arriving without either language are introduced to both through visual aids and immersion, with the aim of building a solid linguistic foundation in each. Dual-language activities, bilingual books, posters and labelled toys fill every classroom.

Is my child still eligible if they are in nappies?

Yes. Children still in nappies are welcome in Pre-Nursery from age two, and we help with potty training as part of the settling-in process.

Will my child be able to transfer to a Senegalese school later?

Yes. Sixty per cent of instruction follows the Senegalese national curriculum in French, so progression maps onto the national system.

What are the school hours?

Nursery runs 08:30 to 13:00, with an optional full-day extension to 16:00. Primary runs 08:00 to 16:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 08:00 to 13:00 on Wednesdays and Fridays. Pre-Nursery drop-off opens at 07:30.

Do you offer transport and lunch?

Both are optional and charged separately. The school bus covers three zones across Dakar at 40,000 to 50,000 FCFA per month, and the canteen serves a main dish and dessert at lunch. Dietary allergies must be declared when you register for canteen services.

When does the school year start?

The 2026 to 2027 school year begins on Monday 7 September 2026. Enrolment must be renewed at the end of every school year, and students commit to a full year from September to June.

Admissions open

Come and see a bilingual classroom in action

Book a personal tour and meet the teachers who will look after your child. Visits run Monday to Friday during term time, and we are happy to answer questions in French or English.