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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation that promotes policies to improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. It provides a forum in which governments can work together to share experiences and seek solutions to common challenges.
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The OECD conducted this review of national policies for education at the request of the Chilean government. This review aims to identify key changes in the Chilean education system from 2004 to 2016, analyse where education in Chile stands today and offer recommendations to the government regarding how it can provide better education opportunities for all Chileans. The review examines different areas of education policy in Chile, from early childhood education to higher education.
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Chile’s education system can foster stronger economic, democratic and social development in the country. There are significant macro-economic benefits to education, such as increased productivity. That said, individuals tend to benefit the most from highquality, equitable education systems. There are many reasons for this. Better-educated people are less dependent on public aid, and are less vulnerable to economic downturns. Greater literacy proficiency among adults in OECD countries is also associated with higher levels of interpersonal and generalised trust. High levels of institutional and interpersonal trust strongly predict economic prosperity and individual well-being. Increased trust also predicts higher levels of political efficacy, greater participation in volunteer activities and better health.
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