Today we are visiting an Elementary, Middle, High and Quaranic School today. We 1st visited the West African Research Center to get a brief history of Senegal Education.
The population of Senegal is about 13 Million approx. the size of South Dakota. It is the western most country of Africa. It was colonized by the French in the 16th century.
Senegal has 40 ethnic groups and languagues. Wolof is understood by 80% of the population. Education becomes a problem when you have that many languagues. However it is expected that you will learn French and English if you continue with the education system.
52% of the population is female and 56% are under the age of 20. The population doubles every 25 years.
Pre-School eduation is not a priority. Most will homeschool their children because it is too expensive to send them.
Formal Education is as follows:
Pre-School- 3 years
Elementary- 7 years - here is where you pass an exam in order to move on to the next level.
College - (Middle School)- 4 years
High School- 3 years
Baccalareat Exam will then determine if you go on to University
College for here is about 10 dollars each year
Teachers are paid about 120-200 a month
Doctors are paid about 400 a month
The most well paid jobs in Senegal are:
Civill Engineering
Computer Science
Agricultural Engineering
Science and Math
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