Sahel Academy is an international Christian school located in Niamey, Niger Republic (West Africa). The school was opened in September 1986, initially to meet the educational needs of SIM missionary families. Since then, its scope has broadened to serve many other families in the community.

Participating missions include: Serving in Missions (SIM), Evangelical Baptist Missions (EBM) , SIL International (SIL) , and the Christian Reformed World Missions (CRWM).

Sahel Academy follows an English-speaking international curriculum which includes IGCSE courses (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) from Cambridge University for Grades 9 and 10. The school has recently begun the process of accreditation with ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) and MSA (Middle States Association).

Currently, Sahel Academy has 80+ students in grades K-12 representing 15 countries. This year, 18 of the students board at the Eagle's Nest dorm on campus while the rest live with their families in Niamey. Our staff of 31 includes missionaries from 5 different nations. All missionary staff come to Sahel fully supported by sending churches and/or mission agencies.

The school property is located across the Niger River from the main part of the city of Niamey. The campus includes a library, music building, secondary block (including computer and science labs), dining room and kitchen, elementary classrooms and a dormitory.  Facilities for recreation include a playing field for soccer and softball, a sports court, and a playground area.

2008 School Board
Report Card for Sahel Academy

For more information about the country of Niger, please see
CIA Factbook: Niger
Operation World: Niger

For more information about the ministry to MK's and TCK's, please see
Mu Kappa International - for MK's
Transition Dynamics -- A Consultancy Serving the International Expatriate Community
Global Nomads Virtual Village -- Welcome Gate
Missionary Care Resources from Ron and Bonnie Koteskey
TCK World
MK Resources