Dakar Summer Program

Now accepting applications for Summer 2020!

The six-week program runs from May 27 – July 12, 2020.

The program with two-week extension runs from May 27 – July 26, 2020.

View the program calendar

The Dakar Summer Program includes the following:

Academics

Tuition fees for two courses
Academic and customized language support

Orientation

Airport pick-up on May 27
3-day orientation

Culture

4 cultural events
2 day trips
1 weekend excursion
African arts workshops and seminars
Conversational Wolof classes

Housing

Homestay private room
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week
Weekly laundry
Lodging and all meals on excursions

Support

Pre-departure support
Liability insurance
On-site logistical support

2 Week Extension

Includes all of the above
Full room and board for additional two weeks
Internship placement, independent study, or volunteer opportunity

Program Fees

6 Weeks: $5,600
2 Week Extension: $2,600

If you are a student with demonstrated financial need, inquire about support provided by APA at usa@apaparis.com as we strive to ensure enthusiastic, academic-minded students have the opportunity to study abroad.

Payment Schedule

$500 deposit upon acceptance
Remaining balance paid in full by April 1

Out-of-Pocket Expenses

Roundtrip flight to Dakar
Passport
Vaccinations
Medical insurance
Local transportation
Personal expenses and purchases such as souvenirs and entertainment

Summer in Senegal

Spend six weeks in Dakar, the heart of Francophone West Africa

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