Admissions
Everything you need to know to join Les Colibris
Enrollment process
Before any enrollment, we invite you to an information meeting - a chance to visit the school, meet the team, ask all your questions and see if the project is right for you. It's an essential moment, and often the beginning of a great adventure.
Required documents
- · Completed and signed enrollment form
- · Signed school rules
- · Transfer certificate (if the child was enrolled in another school)
- · Payment of enrollment fees (120,000 CFA)
- · Signed internal regulations
To schedule a meeting or request the enrollment package:
Schedule
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30am - 3:00pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 12:30pm
- Drop-off from 7:45am
Fees 2026-2027
Nguérigne - Family schedule
| Section / Environment | Age | Indicative monthly (CFA) | Annual (CFA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Community - Half day Half day | 18 months - 3 years | 100,000 | 1,100,000 |
| Children's Community - Full day Full day | 18 months - 3 years | 130,000 | 1,400,000 |
| Children's House | 3 - 6 years | 150,000 | 1,600,000 |
| Elementary | 6 - 12 years | 180,000 | 1,900,000 |
| Additional fees | Amount (CFA) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment fees | 120,000 | On enrollment |
| Canteen (18 months / 3 years) | 35,400 | Monthly · 354,000 CFA / year |
| Canteen (3 / 12 years) | 41,300 | Monthly · 413,000 CFA / year |
| Lunch Box | 10,000 | Monthly · 100,000 CFA / year |
Payment terms
Tuition is paid quarterly, before 5 September, 5 December and 5 March. Monthly payments are also accepted, before the 5th of each month.
Enrolling commits you for the full school year - no refunds mid-year. Any enrolment that starts mid-month is billed for the whole month.
Discounts
- · 5% discount on tuition for 2 enrolled children
- · 10% discount from 3 children
- · 5% discount for annual payment in one installment (enrollment + tuition)
Frequently asked questions
01 Is the school recognized by the Senegalese government? +
Yes, Les Colibris is registered under NINEA 009592579 and operates legally as an alternative school in Senegal. Our Montessori pedagogy is compatible with a return to mainstream schooling or with continuing into an international program.
02 How will my child adapt to a mainstream school if they leave Montessori? +
Montessori children develop strong adaptability, autonomy and concentration. Most families who transition observe that their child integrates quickly and continues to learn with pleasure, even in a more formal setting.
03 What level of English do the educators have? +
The school is bilingual French-English. Our 6-12 educator, Jimmy, is a native English speaker (Kenyan) and teaches in English part of the day. Other educators speak and present materials in English to varying degrees.
04 Is there a transport service? +
We do not currently organise school transport. Several families share carpools from Saly, Ngaparou and Mbour. We can connect you with other parents when you enroll.
05 What is the adult-to-child ratio per environment? +
Children's Community (18 months-3 years): one adult per ~5 children. Children's House (3-6 years): one adult per ~8 children. Elementary (6-12 years): one main educator with a group of ~15 students.
06 What happens after 12 years old? And after 15? +
Our Montessori middle school (12-15 years) opens in September 2026, the first on the Petite Côte. For 15-18, we are working on a future high school project. In the meantime, many families continue in the international or French system.
07 What does a typical day look like? +
Drop-off from 7:45am, school starts at 8:30am. The morning is dedicated to Montessori activities chosen freely with presentation by the educator, in a calm atmosphere. Lunch break with a balanced meal prepared on site. The afternoon alternates activities, group projects and outdoor time. End of day at 3:00pm (12:30pm on Wednesday).
08 Is a trial period possible? +
Before enrollment, we systematically organise an information meeting and a school visit with the teaching team. It's an opportunity to observe an environment and ask all your questions. A guided adaptation period is offered to newly enrolled children.
Request an information meeting
Send us a message and we will get back to you within 48 hours to set a date.