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Study abroad programs in Senegal

Credit-worthy programs that integrate with your curriculum — powered by exclusive educational partnerships and 25 years of in-country expertise.

Designed for academic excellence

Flexible durations from 2 weeks to 2 months. Whether your students are French learners seeking immersion or scholars of African studies, development or education, we build the syllabus with your faculty and our partners at Senegalese universities and institutes.

Aligned with your learning objectives

Clear objectives aligned to your curriculum and cultural-competency outcomes, across French, art, history, social sciences, education, environmental studies, literature, public health and more. Conducted in French, English or both, with academic work time, expert guest lectures and student projects that earn college credit.

Exclusive educational access

Access to Senegalese university faculty, students and researchers, plus secondary and elementary schools across cities and rural communities — classroom observations and student-to-student conversations unavailable through conventional operators.

Comprehensive safety & risk management

Up to $2M liability coverage with the option to add your institution as additional insured, 24/7 bilingual emergency support, STEP registration for all participants, health and safety protocols and crisis plans.

Complete administrative support

Recruitment help with informational Zoom sessions and materials, customizable itineraries, 1–3 pre-departure orientations and faculty liaison coordination with your study-abroad office.

Authentic cultural immersion

Relationships built over 25 years: professors, authors, researchers, griots, artists, environmental activists and local families; community service and home hospitality.

Faculty professional development

Accompanying faculty gain cultural and historical understanding of francophone West Africa, expert speakers and networking with Senegalese university colleagues.

Common questions from study-abroad offices

What program lengths do you offer?

Typical programs run 2–3 weeks, and we build durations from 2 weeks to 2 months around your academic calendar and credit requirements.

How many students can participate?

Programs accommodate 10–20 participants, with 12–18 the most common — personalized attention with a collaborative learning environment.

How are learning objectives and academic credit structured?

We work closely with your faculty to align objectives with your French proficiency targets and course outcomes so the program earns credit through your institution.