International Journal of Education and Social Science (IJESS)

This article is intended to itemize and describe factors which are essential to give rise to a well-organized community for the citizens in the Republic of Chile. Over many decades, actions have been taken to make substantial progress that have increased the quality of life for citizens in an extremely demanding world, while facing an evolution in topics such as technology, science, humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. Many societies are re-organizing their way of life to catch up with the vast changes and growing speed of knowledge. Therefore, small countries that have a fragile economy must do better to become competitive with other nations so as to keep a fair balance between exports and imports. The decision should be made: Chile must either fight to be competitive and create and innovate, or its citizens are going to become poorer. I. Preliminary Remarks In Parts 1 and 2 the focus was on the factors which should be considered improve the quality and the efficiency of the educational process in Chile. [1, 2] There are some positive and negative issues about the policies already implemented and others that are soon to become laws in this country. The Chilean educational system is made of several levels: kindergarten (1 year), kinder (1 year), basic education (8 years), higher basic education (4 years), and Higher Educational Studies (Centers for Technical Trainee, CFT). [Professional Institutions (IP) and Universities (U)] The length of the time from kindergarten to high basic education graduate is approximately fourteen years. A majority of children are enrolled in kindergarten when they are about 4 years old. Then when they are in the range between 18-20 years old, they are in the position to take the national test known as the University Selection Test (PSU) so as to assess the knowledge and the intellectual maturation they have procured during their basic studies at school level. The next step is to apply to different centers after higher basic education, as well as choosing one or more subjects to study. While this process seems simple in theory, it can be troubling with students who do not excel academically. As a consequence, they receive a score which is not suitable to enter the top universities in the country.