Banjul - Post Report Question and Answers
What is the availability of international schools? What has been your general experience with them, if any?
Several international schools available, but as a diplomat, Banjul American Embassy School is the only one that is accredited and meets US Standards. It is a small school, but has a strong supportive community. - Sep 2016
Banjul American Embassy School is a very small school, but there is currently a great director. Not a lot of resources, but it is fine for the younger grades. - Aug 2015
BAES is a good school for Pre-K up to middle school. High school age kids would probably find it more challenging here. Our son is 4 years old and loves Pre-K at BAES. Great student/teacher ratio, very multicultural student body, and attentive teachers. - Jun 2014
A majority of the embassy families use BAES, which is run by a Canadian couple and receives funding from the embassy. The President's daughter attends this school, so security is also a strong point. - Jun 2013
BAES- Banjul American Embassy School. My children attend and we have been very happy. The Director made sure it was accredited and it is really coming along. It is small- approx 60 students. One teacher described this as being the best environment: almost a home school atmosphere yet with socialization. My children have thrived in this gentle, sweet school. Classes have 10-15 kids max and are usually combined 1/2 or 3/4. One of my favorite things about the school is that there are something like 20 different nationalities represented. It's a really unique, diverse community. - Sep 2011
