Collège Notre-Dame du Perpétuel Secours is an all-male private

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primary and

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founded by the

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Cap-Haïtien Cap-Haïtien (; ; "Haitian Cape") is a List of communes of Haiti, commune of about 400,000 people on the north coast of Haiti and capital of the Departments of Haiti, department of Nord (Haitian department), Nord. Previously named ''Cap‑Fran� ...

, Haiti in 1904.

Overview

When the school was established, it was named after the patroness of the diocese. Four secular Catholic priests presided over it, as well as the Brothers of Christian Instruction, who also supervised several other religious and educational institutions throughout the

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. The school also has a long history with the island's religious and political figures, archbishops and presidents. Former

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Facilities

The school is located on a 60-acre (240,000 square meters) campus close to the city of Cap-Haïtien and hosts 1,000 students. Potential students are required to take an entrance exam. The campus is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of Troupe

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, named after one of heroes of the

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. The school focusses on academic achievement with over 90% of students attending higher education. It is also known for athletics, particularly in football and basketball.

References

External links

Official websiteOfficial website (archived)

. ''Haiti Observer''. {{DEFAULTSORT:College Notre-Dame (Haiti) Educational institutions established in 1904 Holy Cross secondary schools Schools in Haiti Boys' schools in Haiti Catholic secondary schools in Haiti 1904 establishments in Haiti