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Gap Year Programs in Senegal

If you’re looking for a chance to return to a simpler way of life, a gap year in Senegal is calling you. When you’re invited to kay lekk (come eat) and share in the communal bowl of ceebu jen (the local specialty of fish and rice), you know you’ve become family. It’s hard to feel alone in this West African country because of the local culture of teranga—hospitality. If you’re itching to feel part of a close-knit community, you should definitely consider taking a gap year in Senegal.
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2 Gap Year Programs in Senegal

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Get Paid to Teach in Senegal with a TEFL/TESOL Certification

A job teaching English in Senegal is a fantastic way to live overseas and get paid to travel the world! Armed with an International TEFL Academy TEFL/TESOL certification, you will be able to work abroad teaching English while getting paid. After taking our course, you can quickly begin working in major cities throughout Senegal, Africa, and the rest of the world. Most available English teaching positions are in the major cities of Senegal. Teaching English overseas not just an opportunity to work abroad, it is the chance to truly immerse yourself in a new culture, experience a different way of life, build friendships that will last a lifetime and discover your own potential. Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is the industry terms for a professional English language teacher in a foreign country. While teaching English abroad in Senegal, you'll have the opportunity to experience a land, its people, and culture firsthand, see the sights and sample the local cuisine, and make friends you'll have for a lifetime. Whether it's Asia, Latin America, Europe, or somewhere in between - International TEFL Academy can be the gateway to making your travel dreams a reality. Popular English Teaching Countries European Countries Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine Latin American Countries Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Mexico, Costa Rica, Honduras Asian Countries Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand Middle East Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates How does this work? It's as easy as 1-2-3! 1) You become TEFL certified over 1 month full time at an international location or take a part time class over 3 months online 2) You learn how to interview and do your job search with our student affairs office 3) You fly off to a country and start teaching Contact International TEFL Academy for a brochure describing the process, read over the charts of where you can teach, how much money you make and educational requirements. You will also have a real live advisor to help explain the process. Join hundreds of thousands of others who teach abroad each year by starting with a professional TEFL TESOL certification.

Where There Be Dragons

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Senegal Semester: Youth Leadership, Arts & Culture (6 Weeks)

Experience one of the most vibrant and welcoming countries in the world. Connect with inspiring artists, local youth movements, and diverse community members. This six-week gap semester in Senegal is for students interested in exploring an artistic craft or skill, working with Senegalese youth, and gaining exposure to complex social and environmental challenges and solutions. Through immersive community travel and local mentorship, we come to understand how youth leaders are creating change for their country and draw inspiration for how we might do so in our own communities. Throughout our time in Senegal, we dive into the arts by studying under master artisans and musicians or exploring other topics under the mentorship of community leaders.

A Guide to Gap Year in Senegal

Popular Locations

Blessed with ocean front, baobab trees, plains, and rainforest, Senegal is very diverse. There are many locations where you can spend your gap year. Here are two popular gap year locations in Senegal.

Dakar. Located on the Atlantic coast, Dakar is the largest city and capital of Senegal. Although it’s generally hot, it’s cooled by sea breezes throughout the year. Dakar is one of West Africa’s most vibrant cities with pulsing mbalax music, nightclubs, mosques, museums, markets, monuments, and beaches. 

However, if you just want to escape the crowds and noise while on your gap year in Senegal, there are a couple quiet islands just a short ferry ride offshore. On Ile de Gorée (a UNESCO World Heritage site), kick back and enjoy fish mafé (groundnut stew) and local beer. Afterward, explore the ruined colonial buildings and the Maison des Esclaves (House of Slaves), a sober reminder of the slave trade. 

Saint Louis. Locals and travelers alike say that it’s hard not to fall in love with this city. Located to the north of Dakar, Saint Louis is West Africa’s first French settlement and Senegal’s former capital city. It was founded in the 17th century on an island in the mouth of the Senegal river. Since 2002, the city’s colonial history and architecture has been preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage site—no wonder gap year programs like Global Citizen Year in Senegal make a point to visit here.

Highlights of the city include national parks, beaches, quays, Faidherbe Bridge, and the colorful pirogues of the fishing village of Guet Ndar. Saint Louis is the place for culture. During Christmas time, there are fanal (giant paper lanterns) processions at night. The city also hosts many music festivals, including the Saint Louis Jazz Festival. Every year, there’s also a regatta or race of the pirogues in Guet Ndar.

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