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Program Overview

Discover Francophone West Africa in Dakar, Senegal’s vibrant coastal capital and a hub of economic, cultural, and humanitarian activity.

APA’s Dakar Summer Program is available for six or eight weeks. During the six-week program, choose two 4-credit courses taught entirely in French in subjects including West African Art, Literature, Economics and Development, Senegalese Society, Cross-Cultural M...

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Program Highlights

Study entirely in French, choosing two courses exploring West African art, literature, economics, society, language, business, and development.
Immerse yourself in Senegalese life through a host family, weekly Wolof lessons, cultural activities, and excursions to Gorée Island, Lac Rose, and the Sine Saloum Delta.
Strengthen your French through immersion, with individualized language instruction and opportunities to build confidence in the classroom, with your host family, and throughout daily life in Dakar.
Extend your summer from six to eight weeks with intensive Wolof, an internship in your field, an independent study, or a volunteer experience in Senegal.
Receive personalized support throughout your summer, from orientation and academic guidance to health and safety resources and dedicated on-site APA staff.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Academic Advising
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Language Lessons
Textbooks / Reading Materials
Course Materials
Academic Credit
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Emergency Support

Program Details

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Locations

  • Dakar, Senegal

Types & Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • African Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027, 2028
  • Terms Available
  • Summer

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • French
  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Letters of Reference
  • Online Application
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Transcript

Age Requirement

18-25

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