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WELCOME to the official website of the Haitian-American Institute.

NEW SESSION began April 10.

On July 4,1942, Haitians and Americans founded a bi-national center to reinforce friendship and cultural ties between their two countries. Located in the heart of Port-au-Prince, the Haitian-American Institute has enjoyed decades of continuous community service and remains faithful to the ideal of its founders.

The Institute has two goals: Teaching English, and Promoting Culture.

Teaching English. With the dedication of our teachers, approximately 2,500 students per day attend classes. To date, over 100,000 students have studied English and successfully pursued a wide variety of professions, both locally and abroad. The faculty plays a leading role in hosting English teaching seminars. Also, the Institute is the official Testing Center for the TOEFL and SAT tests, and also offers GRE and PRAXIS exams.

Promoting Culture. On January 7, 2010, the newest addition to the campus was inaugurated. A beautiful 4-storey multi-use building, its top floor is dedicated to cultural events. In conjunction with the Grand Hall (completed in 2002) which can serve as a ground-floor reception and exhibit area, the Institute is an important center for cultural affairs and activities held in mid-town Port-au-Prince. Check our Special Events page for a dynamic assortment of art exhibits, food and craft fairs, concerts, special films and conferences as the Institute develops programs to serve the local and international community.

2011:  A Message from the President of the Board 
Our focus this year is on improving the Institute in many different ways. 

We are working toward the realization of a mutli-use building that will, in addition to providing needed classroom space, house the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Library.  In our aim to continue providing quality English & Creole language instruction, we are exploring resources that will enhance our Testing Center's capabilities, and hope in the near future to offer Distance Learning and other online programming.

Another exciting development will be the launching of the Haitian-American Institute Alumni Association!  For the first time, former HAI graduates will be able to join the Association and, for a nominal fee, stay connected with their Alma Mater and receive potentially valuable networking information, to name a few benefits.  This will be a dynamic venue driven by member interest and involvement.  We invite YOU to become a Charter Member!

On behalf of everyone at the Haitian-American Institute, I wish you a wonderful New Year, and one in which the Institute plays no small part.  A heartfelt thanks for anything you can do to help bring the Haitian-American Institute "WHERE IT NEEDS TO BE" .
--Patricia Tanner Convery, President of the Board

NEW CONSTRUCTION ON CAMPUS : Watch the progress!

red ball NEW CLASS:: Learn Kreyol!
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