2019
Opening in Rufisque
The school opened in Rufisque with 115 students from preschool to CM2, laying the foundations of the educational project.
Our school
History, educational project and team: discover what makes Groupe Scolaire Kambal unique in Dakar.
Message from leadership
Ms Soukeyna KAMARA
In the heart of Cité Sipres, Zac Mbao, Groupe Scolaire Kambal reinvents educational excellence in Senegal. Rooted in African values and open to the world, our school favours small class sizes and early integration of digital tools and languages. With an outstanding teaching team, we train tomorrow's citizens around a strong ambition: « Where there's a will there's a way ».
Meet us
Committed staff and families
Class councils, associations and dialogue: student success is built on trust between family and school.
Our story
Since opening, Kambal has built an ambitious educational project around academic excellence, international openness and strong human support for each student.
Kambal timeline
2020
Reorganisation during the pandemic
Temporary closure due to COVID-19. Reorganisation and launch of middle school with a first cohort preparing for the brevet exam.
2021
Dynamic reopening
Dynamic reopening of the school. Significant progress in construction works and opening of the first high school classes up to Grade 10.
2022
First baccalaureate classes
Opening of the first baccalaureate classes. A remarkable 82.7% success rate confirmed the strength of the educational project.
2023
Infrastructure expansion and international opening
Infrastructure expansion. First language trips in Europe, marking a stronger international opening.
2024
Stabilisation and structuring
A phase of stabilisation and structuring. Development of international partnerships and consolidation of the school project.
2025
Cultural storytelling festival
Launch of the first storytelling and cultural expression festival, promoting creativity and students' cultural roots.
2026
IB diploma candidacy
Kambal became a candidate school for the IB Diploma Programme, marking a major step toward internationally oriented excellence.
Our school project
The subjects we teach and our programmes alongside the national curriculum support learning in every field:
Language / literature
Mathematics / computing
History / geography
Environmental, physical & natural sciences
PE / moral & religious education
Music / Art / Sport
Digital skills and change
In an era of digital transformation in Africa, exponential growth calls for matching digital literacy.
Computer science is therefore integral to our education. To increase their chances of success, teaching reflects the realities of the Senegalese, African and global job markets.
Beyond subject teaching, openness to the world is strengthened through critical thinking.
School doesn't forget to celebrate
So children can flourish, including through traditional and modern music, the new E-Mucem opens its doors and brings celebration to school through:
