Sahel Academy

Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life, and the life to come. 

- I Timothy 4:7b,8

                                                
Who are we?

Sahel Academy is a small, international school in Niamey, Niger, West Africa.  Sahel has a student population of about 70 students from 12 different countries.  Its emphasis on teaching and learning from a Christian worldview characterizes the learning environment and curriculum development. 

 

Sahel students in grades K-6 are grouped in split-level classes (K, 1/2, 3/4, 5/6). All core subjects are included plus Bible, French, Physical Education and Music.

 

Students in grades 7-12 are offered a variety of courses aimed at meeting the requirements of their home countries as well as developing their intercultural awareness.  Students in grades 9/10 follow a Cambridge International Curriculum and take the IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) examinations at the end of each year.  Students in grades 9-12 have a community service requirement and are involved in a number of projects and ministries throughout the local community.  Extracurricular activities are offered according to student interest and the availability of staff sponsorship and may include:  softball, soccer, scrap-booking, drama, music lessons, yearbook, school newspaper, student council, Bible studies and youth group activities, etc.

Sahel Academy’s Vision Statement

We are committed to making disciples.  By faith we see a comprehensive and Christ-centered curriculum related to the truth of God’s Word.  We see an academic international curriculum that is designed with the home countries’ requirements in mind.  We see it challenging and equipping each student to reach his/her potential.  By faith, we envision giving them a multicultural perspective based on Biblical principles, so they can appreciate and contribute in their home and host countries.  We see our staff addressing pertinent needs for Third Culture Kids to help them become well-adjusted international citizens.