The educational system of Haiti is described, and guidelines for placement of Haitian students in U.S. schools at the secondary and postsecondary levels are presented. An introductory section covers Haiti's history, government, language, religion, school organization and administration, public and private education, and recent reforms. In addition to considering primary and secondary education, attention is directed to vocational training at the secondary level, teacher training, the State University of Haiti, university centers, and non-university tertiary-level training. Information is included on Haitian degrees, certificates, and diplomas. Placement recommendations approved by the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials are also provided. For each type of credential, information is provided on the entrance requirement, length of study, study programs that the credential is a prerequisite for in Haiti, and the placement recommendation for study in the United States. Appendices include Haitian grading scales, a glossary, and sample diplomas and certificates, along with a list of courses for the: nursing program, ethnology curriculum, development sciences curriculum, college of agronomy core curriculum, medicine program, and civil engineering program. (SW)