Haiti’s education sector has commenced a significant academic undertaking with the initiation of the December 2025 Baccalaureate retake examinations. Starting Monday, December 15, 2025, approximately 44,460 candidates who previously failed their NSA and Philosophy components are participating in this critical testing period.
The Ministry of National Education has released comprehensive examination schedules covering multiple academic streams. The testing framework encompasses four primary series within the S4 Baccalaureate program: Life and Earth Sciences (SVT), Mathematical and Physical Sciences (SMP), Economic and Social Sciences (SES), and Literature and Arts (LLA). Additionally, specialized Philosophy series (Philo A, Philo C, Philo D) are undergoing their respective examinations.
The examination structure follows an intensive four-day format from Monday through Thursday, with morning sessions commencing at 8:30 AM and afternoon sessions beginning at 1:00 PM. Each academic series features distinct subject combinations with varying coefficients reflecting their academic weight. Core subjects including Philosophy, Chemistry, History and Geography, and specialized discipline-specific examinations are administered according to meticulously planned timelines.
Subject coefficients demonstrate the relative importance of each examination, ranging from 100 to 400 points. The scheduling accounts for diverse linguistic requirements with English, Spanish, and Creole language examinations integrated throughout the testing period. Science-focused streams emphasize technical subjects including Physics, Mathematics, and Biology, while humanities-oriented series prioritize Social Sciences, Arts, and Literature components.
This organized retake opportunity represents a crucial mechanism for educational advancement, allowing thousands of students to pursue academic certification and future opportunities through standardized assessment protocols.