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In fulfillment of our mission to enrich, unite, and strengthen Atlanta’s Haitian community, the Haitian Institute of Atlanta will offer the following courses during Fall 2023. Except for English for Haitian Speakers courses, all courses will be conducted in Haitian Creole with few exceptions. The courses are designed with all levels of proficiency in mind and everyone, that is, Haitians and non-Haitians alike, is welcome and encouraged to enroll.

Available Courses:

  • HIA 1804 – Seminar in Haitian Culture. Participants in this seminar will spend eight weeks delving deeply into key aspects of Haitian culture. This course will use a variety of teaching methods including texts (where appropriate), videos, lectures, field trips, etc. Duration: 8 weeks Click here to register.
  • HIA 1791 Elementary Haitian I. This course is open to everyone who wants to learn to speak, read, and write the language spoken by most Haitians. Duration: 8 weeks. Available both in a traditional classroom format and online. Click here to register.
  • HIA 1792 Elementary Haitian II. This is a continuation of HIA 1791. Duration: 8 weeks. Available both in a traditional classroom format and online. Click here to register.
  • HIA 1934 Advance Haitian Grammar and Conversation. This course is designed for those who already have a strong grasp of Haitian Creole, who wish to advance their knowledge of the language in terms of grammar and speaking. Available both in a traditional classroom format and online. Click here to register.

Spring 2024 courses:

  • HIA 1001 – Welcome to the U.S.! This orientation course is designed for Haitians who are new to the United States. Participants in this course will benefit from in-depth, though not exhaustive, information sessions on what it means to live and raise a family in Atlanta. They will also receive counseling on careers/jobs, education, safety, finances, and child-rearing. The course will end with a brief tour of Atlanta with emphasis on some of the city’s most significant historical, cultural, and educational sites. Duration: 7 weeks. 
  • EHS 1803 English for Haitian Speakers. Designed for beginning speakers of English, this course teaches the basics of the English language with emphasis on conversation and reading. Duration: 14 weeks
  • EHS 1806 Intermediate English for Haitian Speakers. Duration: 14 weeks

In the form below, please tell us your contact information and which course (s) interests you. We will contact you with scheduling and pricing details.

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