Haiti/Education: MENFP Reassures on Organization of Upcoming Official Exams
By Wideberlin SENEXANT · Port-au-Prince
· 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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One month before the start of official exams, the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training (MENFP) aims to be reassuring. During a press conference held on Tuesday, May 27, at the General Inspectorate of National Education in Musseau, authorities reviewed the steps already taken and those to come in the organization of tests for the 2024-2025 academic year.
MENFP confirmed that over 325,000 candidates are expected this year for the official exams. Among them, 201,475 students will take the 9th-grade fundamental exams scheduled from June 30 to July 3. As for the baccalaureate, it will bring together 121,697 candidates from July 14 to 17. Exams for students of teacher training colleges (3,000 candidates) and those from family education centers (400 candidates) will be held from June 30 to July 4.
According to Yves Roblin, Director General of MENFP, the preparation process is progressing in a structured manner, despite the numerous disruptions that marked the school year. He specified that 63% of registrations for the 9th grade have already been validated. He invites school officials and parents to finalize the procedures before June 2. “After this deadline, no new registrations will be accepted,” he warned.
Pedagogically, the exam texts for the 9th grade are ready, while those for the baccalaureate and teacher training colleges are still being finalized. A collection of the content actually taught in classrooms is underway to adjust assessments to students' actual learning. This measure aims to account for the gaps caused by class interruptions.
Furthermore, MENFP requires school principals to submit official lists of promotion decisions. “No student can be registered for the 9th-grade fundamental exams without having validated the 8th grade fundamental,” reminded Renan Michel, head of the National Examinations Office (Bunexe).
Finally, to address the difficulties accumulated during the year, remedial classes will be organized before the exams, announced Kendy Nicolas, Director of Fundamental Education. A decision welcomed by several educational stakeholders, who see it as a way to equalize opportunities for the most affected students.
