Ecole Nationale de Berquin
The national school Berquin in Miragoane has been constructed in 2013. The overal school aims to promote adequate architectural and structural standards in a country prone to natural disasters, using available techniques and low-maintenance materials. In 2014, the model of the Berquin school has been enforced by the Haitian Ministry of Education as the official standard for Haitian schools. This model is today replicated all over the country by other actors.
Background Information
This project is part of the "Programme d’Appui à la Reconstruction des
Infrastructures Scolaires (PARIS)", financed and implemented by the
Swiss development and cooperation agency (SDC) in partnership with the
Ministry of Education (MENFP). The program aims to respond to the
reconstruction needs after the earthquake of 12 January 2010, and to
seek long-term structural effects for the sector, by elaborating and
promoting new standards for Education facilities. Thus, beside the
construction of nearly 15 new public schools and teacher training
centres, the PARIS provided an important technical support to the MENFP
and partners to elaborate earthquake and cyclone resilient school
models, adapted to the various local contexts.
