SOS Schools: Cap Haitien Primary and Secondary School

The combined SOS Primary and Secondary School was opened in 1989. There are more than 410 pupils - 240 primary and 170 secondary - in seven classes.

The school ranks among the best of the region. Eight teachers hold lessons in French, Creole, maths, social science, natural science, and other subjects. The school day runs from 7.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. including a one hour lunch break. Later, in the afternoon, the pupils have the opportunity to work in the affiliated workshops where they get trained in hairdressing, tailoring or cookery. In addition, they can take part in extra classes, such us dancing -, art- or sports. Modern principles of educational psychology are applied and the maximum number of pupils per form has been reduced from the national average of 60 to 35.