In 2008, the Board of Directors unanimously voted to fund allocation, design and logistical planning for an exciting new construction project that would enable the Institute to expand its English-teaching and cultural exchange services. Architect Fritz Benjamin was commissioned to design a new classroom wing that would provide 8 new classrooms, along with Academic & Accounting offices and a Cultural Hall. Mr. Benjamin also designed and oversaw construction of the 1997, 12-classroom addition building.

This new building was inaugurated on Thursday, January 7, 2010.

In February 2012, construction began on a building to house a library, administrative offices, translation department and a rooftop garden.

Progress is well under way!

CLASSROOMS. Over the course of many decades, the Institute's campus has undergone numerous changes. The original building housed classrooms, adminstrative offices and the teacher's lounge. This building was destroyed by the January 12, 2010 earthquake. In 1997, a new wing of 12 classrooms was completed, greatly expanding the Institute's student capacity. And, in 2010, the Institute completed its multi-use administrative/classroom/cultural hall.

Finished building with Cultural Hall on top floor--January 2010

More views of the 4-storey, multi-use building.

COMPUTER LAB. In 2006, President of the Board Mrs. Patricia Convery initiated the purchase and installation of a state-of-the-art computer lab at the Institute. This decision came about due to the requirements for TOEFL and SAT Testing, which were eliminating all paper-based tests in favor of electronic (computer) testing. The Institute rose to the challenge, and now has a testing lab with 25 computers.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. LIBRARY. Haiti once had the largest collection of English-language books for the public housed in the Institute's Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, which was annexed to the original building that collapsed in the 2010 earthquake. On 18 January 2013, a small, informal ceremony was held by President of the Board Patricia Convery, Board member Dr. Mathurin, and new librarian Gina Niclas Jacques during which Dr. Mathurin placed the first books from his donated collection of art and Haitian history onto the new shelves.

LA BUVETTE SNACK BAR. No campus worthy of calling itself a "campus" would be complete without somewhere to grab a quick bite to eat. The Institute's Snack Bar, La Buvette, offers pies, patés, cookies, sandwiches, and a wide variety of soft drinks at an affordable price.

PARKING. The courtyard inside the Institute has a very limited amount of parking that is reserved for faculty, staff and administrative personnel. Outside street parking is available for students with cars, motorcycles and bicycles.

HOURS OF OPERATION. The Institute is open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. six days a week.