Senegal Classe de Première - Biology-Ecology (Agricultural Lycées)

Information regarding the specific curriculum for the Classe de Première Biology-Ecology program in Senegalese agricultural lycées is limited. However, agricultural education is a significant component of Senegal's education system, with several initiatives and programs focused on training students in agriculture-related fields. The Biology-Ecology specialty is offered in some general and technological agricultural lycées. While the precise curriculum for Senegal may differ, the Biology-Ecology specialty in other contexts often covers topics such as ecosystems, biodiversity, and the interactions within them. It aims to provide students with a strong scientific foundation and prepare them for higher education in fields like agronomy, ecology, animal and human health, and sports.

Several organizations and initiatives support agricultural education in Senegal, including:

• Feed the Future: This program partners with the Senegalese government to improve food security and promote agriculture-led growth.
• USAID: Supports Senegal's goal of providing quality basic education, including programs focused on agricultural productivity and food security.
• Peace Corps: Volunteers work on projects related to urban micro-gardening, school gardens, and community gardens.
• AICCRA: Helps farmers adapt to climate change through access to climate information services and climate-smart agriculture knowledge.

There are also agricultural lycées and higher education institutions offering specialized agricultural training. Four new professional agricultural and agri-food lycées are planned, with instruction in 73 agriculture-related professions. The Institut Supérieur de Formation Agricole et Rural (ISFAR) at the Université Alioune Diop de Bambey (UADB) offers agricultural training programs. Various ministries, including Agriculture, Livestock, Vocational Training, and Crafts, have their own agricultural training institutions.