Primary and Secondary Education

The spread of formal Quranic school in Senegal (called daara in Wolof) during the colonial period increased largely through the effort of the Tijaniyya, the main Sufi orders in charge of the Islamic community. Islamic groups include the much older Qādiriyya order and the Senegalese Laayeen order, which is prominent among the coastal Lebu. Today, most Senegalese children study at daaras for several years, memorizing as much of the Qur'an as they can. Some of them continue their religious studies at informal Arabic schools (majlis) or at the growing number of private Arabic schools and publicly funded Franco-Arabic schools. The Wolof are the largest ethnic group in Senegal, making up approximately 45% of the population. ... Tijani order (sufi tarika) was founded in Fez in the 1780s by Ahmad al-Tidjani (d. ... Sufism (Arabic تصوف taṣawwuf) is a system of esoteric philosophy commonly associated with Islam. ... Islam (Arabic: ; ( â–¶ (help· info)), the submission to God) is a monotheistic faith, one of the Abrahamic religions and the worlds second-largest religion. ...

Universities

Senegal's main Universities include the Cheikh Anta Diop University in the capital of Dakar and St. Louis University in St. Louis, which sits north of Dakar on the coast. The instruction is mainly in Senegal's official language of French. Cheikh Anta Diop University (French Université Cheikh Anta Diop, UCAD) also known as the University of Dakar is a major university in Dakar, capital of the Francophone West African country Senegal. ... (City of Dakar, divided into 19 communes darrondissement) City proper (commune) Région Dakar Département Dakar Mayor Pape Diop (PDS) (since 2002) Area 82. ... The Gateway Arch, shown here behind the Old Courthouse, is the most recognizable part of the St. ...

Foreign Exchange

Various Universities in places like France and the United States offer foreign exchange trips to Senegal, especially to Cheikh Anta Diop University, due to the interesting blend of French and African culture and language.

Senecorps

Senecorps is a project-based experience in Senegal's capital, Dakar. Participants study Wolof and hear lectures by professors, as well as other acitivities in culture, religion, and language. One can also volunteer, teach English courses, and earn college credit.

External Links

• Cheikh Anta Diop Univeristy official website
• Senecorps Website
• Gouvernement du Sénégal official website (in French) ] Provides information on Senegal's government, including information on education.