The verdict in three sentences
A school showcase website in Dakar costs in 2026 between 300,000 and 500,000 FCFA (roughly 460-760 EUR), but the school that truly wants to save time invests in the parent portal. Online enrollment (250,000 FCFA) captures families at back-to-school; the parent/grades area (600,000 FCFA) is the heaviest but most structuring line item. Online tuition payment (400,000 FCFA) secures cash flow and cuts unpaid fees.
The base grid by tier
A school showcase polishes the institutional image: pedagogical project, team, results, gallery. The FR/EN bilingual option is common for Dakar's international schools.
| Tier | Contents | 2026 price (FCFA) | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional showcase | 6 pages, project, team, news | 300,000 | 4 weeks |
| Growth showcase | + gallery, blog, contact form, SEO | 400,000 | 5 weeks |
| Premium showcase | + FR/EN bilingual, animations, calendar | 500,000 | 6 weeks |
| Hosting + domain | Annual renewal | 40,000 to 80,000 / year | — |
These figures are a 2026 order of magnitude for Dakar and vary with the volume of institutional content provided.
The à la carte modules
A school's real lever is the relationship with families. Here are the blocks that digitize enrollment, tracking and payments. Each module is added to the chosen base.
| Module | What it adds | 2026 price (FCFA) | Business impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online enrollment | Form, attachments, application tracking | 250,000 | Captures families at intake |
| Parent / grades area | Report cards, absences, messaging | 600,000 | Fewer calls, retention |
| Tuition payment | Wave/OM, schedule, receipts | 400,000 | Secured cash flow, fewer arrears |
| Calendar / canteen | Menus, events, outings | 120,000 | Smooth communication |
| FR/EN bilingual | Two complete languages | 150,000 | International schools |
Mini case study
Mrs Sow, head of a 320-pupil primary school in Parcelles, starts from a Growth showcase at 400,000 FCFA and adds online enrollment (250,000) and tuition payment (400,000). Project budget: 1,050,000 FCFA, plus 70,000 FCFA/year hosting. By moving 40% of tuition payments online, she cuts back-to-school arrears from 8% to 3%. On an average tuition of 250,000 FCFA/year across 320 pupils, those 5 recovered points represent on the order of 4,000,000 FCFA of secured cash flow over the year.
FAQ
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How much does a school website in Dakar cost in 2026?
The showcase alone runs from 300,000 to 500,000 FCFA. With online enrollment and a parent area, a full project sits closer to 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 FCFA.
Is the parent area worth its 600,000 FCFA price?
It is the most expensive but most structuring module: report cards, absences and messaging centralized. It makes sense once a school passes a few hundred pupils and wants to cut calls to the office.
Is online tuition payment reliable?
Yes, via Wave and Orange Money with payment schedules and automatic receipts. At 400,000 FCFA, it meaningfully reduces back-to-school arrears and secures cash flow.
Do I need FR/EN bilingual?
Mostly for Dakar's international schools. Budget 150,000 FCFA for two complete languages. A neighborhood school can skip it at first.
How long to go live?
From 4 to 8 weeks depending on modules. The parent area and payment stretch the timeline because they require testing with your real data.
Let's talk about your project. We scope your school website from showcase to parent portal, prioritizing the modules that secure your enrollment and cash flow. 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.
