Education in Chile
The Chilean Education System
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Primary School: 8 years
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Secondary School: 4 years
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Higher Education: 4-6 years undergraduate degree, 1-2 year Master’s degree, 3-5 year PhD
Grading system: Highest on scale: 7; Pass/Fail level: 4; Lowest on scale: 1
There are 61 universities, 44 professional institutes, and 119 vocational institutions, averaging a total of 600,000 students in the Chilean educational system. The most popular majors are: law, business administration, civil engineering, psychology, journalism, and education. Chile is the Latin American country with the highest percentage of graduate students who study in the US, compared to the undergraduate students, the reason being the high quality and reputation of the Chilean university system throughout the Americas.
Useful websites:
The Chilean Ministry of Education: www.mineduc.cl
The Chilean Superior Council of Education: www.cse.cl
The Fulbright Commission in Chile: www.fulbrightchile.cl
National Accrediting Commission: www.cnachile.cl
Useful dates to remember when visiting Chile:
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Academic Calendar: March to July, August to December
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Summer vacation:December to March
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Winter vacation:Generally, last 2 weeks of July
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Independence Day: September 18 and 19
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Easter: End of March
