B.P. 3189

Route des Peres Maristes

(Hann II)

Dakar, Senegal

West Africa                   

School Office: 221.832.06.82

Business Office: 221.832.05.73

Fax: 221.832.17.21

Summary of

Dakar Academy's Philosophy of Education

• Dakar Academy is committed to providing a Christian education following an American curriculum. A Christian education is one based upon a God-centered life view as revealed in the Bible.

• Our view of reality is centered in God, not the individual. Therefore, our system of education is based not on the philosophies of humanism, materialism, or secularism, but rather on the reality of God Himself.

• We believe that humans are made in God's image by God Himself. As a result of our disobedience to God, we acquired a sinful nature and are not able to perfect ourselves.

• The purpose of education is the regeneration of our spirits by our restoration to the image of God. God is the source of all truth and knowledge; all truth is God's truth.

• The child has been given to the parents by God. The parents are responsible for the child's nurture and education. The parents delegate to the school the responsibility for the providing an education for their child.

• The teacher is responsible to provide a Christian education for the student both by example and instruction.

• The student is of inestimable value because God has given him/her value. The school seeks the development of the student to his/her full potential - spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically.

Last Updated: 02/12/2007 13:47