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Haitian Summer Institute

Now entering its 29th year, the Haitian Summer Institute is a six-week program designed for anyone interested in acquiring basic conversational proficiency in Haitian Creole and also for those students who wish to continue their Haitian Creole Language training at the intermediate and advanced levels. The 2026 Summer program will be completed in person at the FIU Modesto Maidique Campus.

The program begins with intensive Haitian Creole language training divided into two tracks. Students will have two enrollment options: Accelerated Beginning Haitian Creole for the first half of the program and Accelerated Intermediate Haitian Creole for the final half, or Accelerated Intermediate Haitian Creole for the first half of the program and Accelerated Advanced Haitian Creole for the final half. In addition to the Institute’s intensive language courses, participants are introduced to Haitian history and culture through lectures in English and Haitian Creole presented by nationally-recognized Haitianists and Diasporic leaders. Classes are held Monday through Friday and include a morning and afternoon session.

Application Information:

All applicants are encouraged to submit the application packet, along with the required supporting materials to Carlos Tinoco at ctinoco@fiu.edu by 5:00pm on May 1, 2026 (Applications may be accepted after May 1, 2026, but space is not guaranteed). FIU also offers K-12, Community College, and HBCU Educator Grants. Please consult the application website for more information.

Program Dates:

Summer B Term: June 22 - July 31, 2026

Option 1 - 4 week program: June 22 - July 17 (6 credits)

Option 2 - 6 week program: June 22 - July 31 (9 credits)

Program Costs:

4-week program tuition & fees (6 credits): $1,435.99 (Subject to Change)

6-week program tuition & fees (9 credits): $2,052.70 (Subject to Change)

Non-Degree Seeking Application Fee (Non-FIU Students Only): $30.00

Program Payments:

Tuition - Due on or before June 22, 2026 (made payable via my.fiu.edu) *$100 Late Payment Fee assessed June 23, 2026.

FIU Housing: (Optional)

Summer B Term: June 20 - August 1, 2026

Private bedroom in a 4 bedroom apartment for 6 weeks (June 20 - August 1): $1,796.00 (subject to change)

Private bedroom in a 4 bedroom apartment for 4 weeks (June 20 - July 18): $1,197.28 (subject to change)

$42.76 per night (subject to change)

For more information and details regarding the room, please click on the following hyperlink: PARKVIEW HALL

Non-Degree-Seeking Student (NDSS) Application:  https://onestop.fiu.edu/admissions/submit-applications/non-degree-student/

The (NDSS) application is the first step required for non-FIU Students to be given a student ID number (Panther ID), which is needed to be enrolled in the courses. 

 Courses:

  • HAI 3213 Accelerated Beginning Haitian Creole
  • HAI 3214 Accelerated Intermediate Haitian Creole
  • HAI 3500 Haiti: Culture and Language (Advanced Haitian Creole)
  • FOL 3930 Haitian Creole Language & Culture

Program Application:

Sample Course Syllabi:

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For More Information:

Haitian Summer Institute, Academic Programs
Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center
Florida International University
Modesto A. Maidique, SIPA II 300
Miami, Florida 33199
Phone: 305.348.2894
Email: ctinoco@fiu.edu / LACC@fiu.edu

 

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