Education in Haiti. Although public education is free in Haiti, private and parochial schools provide around 75% of educational programs offered.
Less than 65% of children of primary school age in Haiti are actually enrolled. At the secondary level, the figure drops to 15%. Of those enrolled in primary school, 63% will complete it.
On average, it takes 16 years to produce a single graduate of the 6-year cycle.
Though Haitians place a high value on education, few can afford to send their children to secondary school.
Remittances sent by Haitians living abroad are important in paying educational costs.
