More Than 118,000 Candidates Expected for Haiti's 2025-2026 Baccalaureate

More than 118,000 candidates are reportedly expected to sit for Haiti's 2025-2026 baccalaureate examinations, which are scheduled to begin in two days, according to a report by HaitiLibre. The outlet described the announcement as a 'flash' update marking a two-day countdown to the start of the exams. Full details on the exam schedule, the regions covered and the logistical arrangements were not immediately available from the single source reviewed. The baccalaureate is a key milestone in Haiti's education system, marking the completion of secondary schooling and shaping students' access to higher education and employment. National exams in recent years have been affected by insecurity and logistical challenges in parts of the country, though it was not confirmed how such factors may bear on this cycle. HaitiLibre did not provide a breakdown of candidate numbers by department, nor did it specify official statements from education authorities. Additional information from Haiti's Ministry of National Education is expected as the exam period approaches. This summary is based on a single source and will be updated as further verified details become available.