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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions families ask us most often, sorted by topic.
Admissions & enrolment 6
Tuition & fees 7
Approach & curriculum 6
School life 5
Practical information 3
Admissions & enrolment
Two recent ID photos, a copy of the vaccination record, a copy of the birth certificate, the completed and signed information form, the signed financial commitment, and the previous school record if the child is transferring from another school.
You can start a pre-registration online from this website, then finalise the file in person at one of our two campuses: Sébénikoro (head office, cité BMS) or Titibougou (before the Shell station). You may also call us or use the contact form.
You fill in the site's pre-registration form with the child's details and your contact information. Our team then gets back to you to confirm seat availability, list the documents to bring and arrange an appointment to complete the enrolment.
Complexe Scolaire ALIF welcomes children from kindergarten (Petite Section to Grande Section) through primary, up to middle school (7th grade). To find the exact level suited to your child's age, contact the campus — we will be glad to guide you.
It is possible depending on the seats still available in the relevant level. As our class sizes are deliberately limited, we encourage you to contact the campus quickly to check availability.
Yes — we encourage you to come and discover the setting and meet the team before deciding. Contact the campus of your choice to arrange a visit.
Tuition & fees
Tuition is paid in three instalments: the 1st is due at enrolment, the 2nd in January and the 3rd in April. This lets you spread the cost across the school year.
Complexe Scolaire ALIF uses the “Termly plan — 3 instalments”: tuition is split into three payments — at enrolment, in January and in April — for every cycle (kindergarten half-day or full-day, primary and middle school). The canteen remains an option billed per term. The full figures, instalment by instalment, are on the “Tuition & fees” page.
The first instalment, due at enrolment, covers the registration fee, part of the tuition, and the child's uniforms and textbooks.
The full breakdown of fees, instalment by instalment, is published on the site's "Tuition & fees" page for each cycle (kindergarten, primary, middle school) and for the current school year. The amounts there are always up to date.
No, the registration fees are non-refundable. As seats are limited, enrolment definitively reserves your child's place.
No, the canteen is an option, billed separately per term. You are free to subscribe to it or not, according to your needs.
In kindergarten, two options are offered: half-day and full-day, each with its own fees. The details are on the "Tuition & fees" page.
Approach & curriculum
ALIF offers a model that unites the classical academic curriculum and the religious sciences, according to the Qur'an and the Sunnah, within one coherent path. Kindergarten draws on the Montessori method, and every class runs with small numbers for close support.
It means running, for every pupil, both the classical subjects (languages, mathematics, science…) and religious education (Qur'an, religious sciences, good conduct) side by side. The two are built into the timetable and reinforce each other, without either being sacrificed for the other.
Three languages are taught: Arabic, French and English, alongside Qur'an learning and the religious sciences. This trilingual approach opens pupils' minds and prepares their future.
Learning is gradual and caring: from recognising the letters to reading, then to memorisation and the essential rules of tajwid. It goes hand in hand with the foundations of faith and education in good conduct, respecting each child's pace.
In kindergarten, the child learns by handling concrete sensory materials, at their own pace. This approach develops independence, concentration and self-confidence, and gently prepares the way into reading and writing.
Yes. Arabic teaching is gradual and adapted to each pupil's starting level. A child who is beginning learns step by step, in a caring setting, until they grow confident.
School life
Yes, this is a deliberate choice: we intentionally limit the number of pupils per class. This allows the teacher to know each child, to spot their needs early and to offer genuinely personalised support.
Yes, uniforms and textbooks are included in the first instalment paid at enrolment. Your child therefore has everything they need from the start of term.
Thanks to small class sizes, each pupil is closely followed. Difficulties as well as successes are quickly identified, and families are involved through regular dialogue about the child's progress.
Respect, courtesy, honesty and rigour are at the heart of school life. These values are not only taught — they are lived out every day, in a setting that is both caring and demanding.
Hours depend on the cycle and the chosen option (for example half-day or full-day in kindergarten). The exact hours for your campus are given at enrolment; feel free to call us to know them in advance.
Practical information
ALIF has two campuses in Bamako: the head office in Sébénikoro (cité BMS) and a campus in Titibougou (before the Shell station). You may approach whichever suits you best.
For the Sébénikoro campus: 70 37 67 37 or 52 04 09 15, and complexescolaire.alif@gmail.com. For the Titibougou campus: 70 05 36 05, and alif.titibougou@gmail.com. You may also use the form on the Contact page.
Yes, enrolment for the 2026-2027 school year is open. As seats are limited, we advise you to pre-register your child as early as possible.
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