The verdict in three sentences
In Dakar, managers at multinationals, NGOs and pan-African banks increasingly have to run regional meetings in English with teams in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya or London, and genuinely bilingual profiles earn a salary premium of 15 to 30%. At this stage, the level that matters goes beyond grammar: it means leading, giving feedback, negotiating and handling conflict in English. The course Anglais expert : leadership, management et anglais technique covers these situations in 57 hours for 200,000 FCFA (about 305 EUR), payable with Wave or Orange Money; explanations are given in French and practice is in English.
What English changes for a manager in Dakar
In Plateau, Mermoz or along the VDN, regional offices of international organisations, NGOs, banks, mining, energy and tech companies recruit managers who can lead multicultural teams. A French-speaking manager who reads English well but freezes in meetings misses opportunities: they speak less, delegate regional calls and get passed over for coordination roles.
| Professional situation (2026 order of magnitude, Dakar) | French-only manager | Operationally bilingual manager |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly salary range at senior level | Clearly lower for an equivalent role | 800,000 to 2,500,000 FCFA depending on sector |
| Bilingual premium | None | 15 to 30% |
| Access to regional roles | Rare | Common |
| Running a meeting with Accra or Nairobi | Delegated or endured | Led and closed with an action plan |
| Consultant day rate on regional assignments | French-speaking market only | 150,000 to 400,000 FCFA |
| Writing a report for a donor | External translation to pay for | Written directly |
These amounts are market ranges observed in 2026; they depend on sector, experience and employer, and no course guarantees a job or income.
Comparing the options to progress
At this level, the choice is between a language institute, a private coach, a certification and an online course focused on management. Dakar institutes typically charge 300,000 to 700,000 FCFA per session, and private coaching 25,000 to 50,000 FCFA an hour.
| Option (2026 order of magnitude, Dakar) | Cost | Hours | Strength | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolonell, Expert English (level 5) | 200,000 FCFA (about 305 EUR) | 57 h, self-paced | Real management situations, technical English for your sector, certificate | Requires consistency |
| Full Kolonell track (5 levels) | 350,000 FCFA instead of 450,000 | From basics to leadership | Continuous progression | Unnecessary if already advanced |
| Language institute session | 300,000 to 700,000 FCFA | 30 to 60 h in person | Structured setting, group | Fixed hours, often general content |
| Private coaching | 25,000 to 50,000 FCFA per hour | 20 h = 500,000 to 1,000,000 FCFA | Highly tailored | High cost |
| Consumer apps | 0 to 10,000 FCFA per month | Variable | Everyday vocabulary | Little management practice |
What the course covers
This is level 5, Advanced, of the Professional English track. Its ten modules start with cultural differences at work, then cover international calls and meetings, writing for a global audience, public speaking, running meetings and leading a team, managerial communication and constructive feedback, conflict and sensitive situations, strategic negotiation, technical English for your sector, and finally certifications and targeted deepening.
| Skill practised | Concrete example | Module |
|---|---|---|
| Opening and framing a meeting | Agenda, roles, speaking time, final decision | Running meetings and leading a team |
| Correcting a team member | Factual feedback without offending an English-speaking colleague | Managerial communication |
| Defusing a disagreement | Rephrase, offer an option, set a follow-up | Conflict and persuasion |
| Negotiating a budget with head office | Anchoring, concessions, written close | Strategic negotiation |
| Presenting results | Key message, figures, call to action | Public speaking |
| Writing a donor report | Structure, tone, sector vocabulary | Writing for a global audience |
Mini case study
Fatou, 38, head of operations at an NGO based in Dakar, runs a monthly regional meeting with teams in Ghana and Sierra Leone. She is torn between 20 hours of coaching at 35,000 FCFA an hour, or 700,000 FCFA, and the Kolonell course at 200,000 FCFA.
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Illustrative calculation: by choosing the course, she saves 500,000 FCFA and gets 57 hours of content instead of 20. If within 12 months she moves into a regional coordination role with a 15% premium on a 1,200,000 FCFA salary, the gain reaches 180,000 FCFA a month, and the course pays for itself in just over a month. This scenario is a hypothesis: promotion depends on her employer and career path.
FAQ
What level do I need for this course?
A solid intermediate level, around B2: you follow a meeting and write emails, but lack the ease to lead. Below that, the earlier levels of the track are recommended.
How much time should I plan?
The course lasts 57 hours, about 4 to 5 hours a week over 12 to 14 weeks, which fits a manager's schedule.
Does technical English cover my sector?
One module is dedicated to English for your field: finance, health, development, energy, tech or law. You build your own glossary of 200 to 300 terms.
Does the course prepare for a certification?
The last module presents recognised certifications and how to prepare for them. Registration for official exams remains at your own cost.
How do I pay?
The 200,000 FCFA fee is paid with Wave or Orange Money. The full 5-level track costs 350,000 FCFA instead of 450,000.
Take the next step. Enroll in Anglais expert : leadership, management et anglais technique: 57 hours, 200,000 FCFA, certificate of completion, taught with explanations in French. Pay with Wave or Orange Money. Questions? WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
