Before the earthquake – 50% of Haitian children were out of school. Most children who traditionally went to school in Haiti attended private schools – 90% of Haitian schools were private and charged fees. Many poor parents could simply not afford school fees, uniforms, and school supplies and so their children missed out. Nearly half –47%– of adult Haitians are illiterate. The earthquake harmed or destroyed a quarter of all schools in Haiti, leaving 2.5 million children out of school. — Anne Richard
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Would you be able to help me with the following- – a student from your country has asked for my help but need direction. What is the age for graduation and what is the equivalent of philope College?
Hi MR. Beese. Where in Haiti is philope College located? Most students graduate high school at age 19.
I’d like to know the age levels for diff school levels within primary and high school and most popular schools for middle income families
I am in high school, working on a community service project in which I would like to gather school supplies for a Haitian school. I have run into so many obstacles along the way where most organizations want money only. I have also heard there is a demand for toothbrushes, glasses, flip flops, in addition to school supplies. Do you have any suggestions what can be collected and how to get it there. I want to help but find it very frustrating, even the US Embassy and the Haitian Embassy here in DC weren’t of any help.
I am interested in finding out what the educational standards are for preschool/kindergarten for Haiti. I have visited several schools in the Montrouis area and trying to see what it is that the children are being taught. I know that they are accessed every three months, but do you have a copy of such accessment? WE are trying to see how we can help with this and are just trying to see where we should start.
thanks so much for your help.
Julie