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INTRODUCTION

Purpose / Objectives

The Committee serves as an instrument to promote and encourage the British way of educating English and the products associated with this work.

Coordinator: M. Isabel Juppett
isabel.juppet@britcham.cl | Youtube

COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES 2025

🧩 Synthetic Phonics: Foundations and Applications for Early English Literacy

📅 Wednesday, 29 October | 🕓 4:00 – 5:00 PM | 💻 Zoom

BritCham Chile – Education Committee Webinar Series

Santiago, 29 October 2025 — The Education Committee of the Chilean-British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham Chile) inaugurated its new educational webinar series with an inspiring session titled “Synthetic Phonics: Fundamentos y Aplicaciones para el Aprendizaje del Inglés en la Primera Infancia”.

The event was moderated by Dalinda Pérez-Álvarez, Director of the Office of the Americas at the University of Edinburgh and Chair of the BritCham Education Committee, who emphasised that this first session — delivered in Spanish — was designed “to give broader access to the many educators and parents interested in understanding this evidence-based method that is transforming early literacy teaching.”

Press Release

Experts Highlight the Role of Emotions and Leadership in School Inclusion

The Education Committee of the British Chilean Chamber of Commerce (BritCham Chile) held the webinar “School Coexistence and Effective Inclusion: Keys to a Healthy Educational Community” this Tuesday. The event brought together professionals from the educational, academic, and business sectors to reflect on the challenges of building more inclusive and emotionally healthy school communities.

The session was opened by Dalinda Pérez-Álvarez, Director for the Americas Office at the University of Edinburgh and Chair of BritCham Chile’s Education Committee, who highlighted the continuity of this activity following an earlier seminar on Emotional and Behavioral Dysregulation held earlier this year.

Press Release

BritCham Chile Announces New Leadership for its Education Committee

Santiago, April 2, 2025 – The Chilean-British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham Chile) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chair for its Education Committee, marking the beginning of a new leadership cycle focused on innovation, inter-institutional collaboration, and the promotion of bilingualism as a tool for transformation.

After an outstanding term of service, Lyllian Turri of Cambridge steps down from her role, having led the Committee with dedication and strategic vision. Her leadership was instrumental in positioning the Committee as a key reference in the field of binational education. She played a vital role in driving initiatives such as the Annual Bilingual Education Conference, the development of working groups with academic institutions, and the promotion of best practices in teacher training.

As of this month, Dalinda Pérez-Álvares, representative of the University of Edinburgh, assumes the presidency of the BritCham Chile Education Committee. With a solid background in the education sector and a forward-looking approach to the challenges faced by both school and higher education systems in a globalized world, the new Chair aims to strengthen ties between academia and the business sector, promoting initiatives focused on educational quality, 21st-century skill development, and inclusive learning environments.

“We embrace this responsibility with great enthusiasm and a strong belief in education as a transformative force. Our goal is to continue strengthening collaborative work among institutions, generating spaces for dialogue and knowledge-sharing that contribute to holistic and relevant education for future generations,” said Dalinda Pérez-Álvares.

BritCham Chile extends its sincere gratitude to Lyllian Turri for her valuable contributions and leadership, and offers its full support to the new presidency. The Chamber reaffirms its commitment to fostering initiatives and platforms that enrich the educational debate from a diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking perspective.

For more information about the Education Committee’s work, upcoming activities, and how to get involved, please visit www.britcham.cl or contact educacion@britcham.cl.

Successful Education Committee Session on “Emotional and Behavioral Dysregulation: Understanding to Support. Strategies for Prevention and Response to Challenging Situations”

The session marked the first webinar of BritCham Chile’s Education Committee in 2025. It was held on Wednesday, March 26 at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom, organized by the Chilean-British Chamber of Commerce with the support of Trewhelas Institute and featured Professor César Villegas Gálvez. The event focused on a highly relevant and increasingly pressing issue in today’s educational context: emotional and behavioral dysregulation, particularly in neurodivergent students. The session was moderated by Isabel Juppet from BritCham and introduced by Rodrigo Sangüesa from Trewhelas Institute, an organization with over 12 years of experience in teacher training.

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2025 Education Committee Meetings

We invite all member companies of the Chamber who want to join the Education Committee in this year 2025.

  • January 15, Coordination Meeting (Presential)
  • March 26, Activity “DESREGULACIÓN EMOCIONAL Y CONDUCTUAL”, Vía Zoom
  • April 2, Presential Meeting
  • June 26, Zoom Meeting
  • September 2, Round Table (DESREGULACIÓN EMOCIONAL Y CONDUCTUAL) (Vía Zoom)
  • September 5-6, VI Conference on Bilingual Education 2025 (Vía Zoom)Desarrollo de competencias lecto-escritura. Alfabetización
  • August 13, Round Table (Bienestar docente. Formación docente) (Vía Zoom)
  • September 10, Presential Meeting
  • October 8, Round Table (Theme TBC) (Vía Zoom)
  • November 12, Final Meeting (Presential)
TEAM

Dalinda Pérez-Álvarez

PRESIDENT<
Deputy Head of International and Postgraduate Recruitment, The university of Edinburgh

Jacqueline Rondón

VICE PRESIDENT
English Coordinator, Trewhela's School

M. Isabel Juppet

COMMITTEE COORDINATOR
BritCham
MEMBERS

British Royal School
Valeria Hurtado
Carmen Vera

Cambridge
Lyllian Turri
Pilar Zárate
Andrea Rodríguez

Cognita
Tatiana Bustos
Sofía Lyons

Fundación Anglo American
Nicole Cisternas

International School Partnership (ISP)
Mónica Le May
Verónica Cordero

Oxford University Press
María Elena Amengual
Benjamín Ríos

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
Claudia Parra

The University of Edinburgh
Dalinda Pérez-Alvarez

Trewhela’s Institute
Luis Bravo

Trewhela’s School
Jacqueline Rondón

COMMITTEE EVENTS 2024

Successful Conclusion of the 5th Conference on Bilingual Education: Focusing on the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Education

The 5th Conference on Bilingual Education, held recently, brought together leading academics, researchers, school administrators, and educators from across Latin America and beyond. Organized by a coalition of national and international institutions in Chile, such Cambridge, Edingurh University, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, COGNITA and Trewhelas Institute, the event aimed to provide a platform for the exchange of experiences, insights, and innovative practices in bilingual education. This year’s conference was centered around the theme, “Embracing the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Education”.

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Interdisciplinary Approach to Students on the Autism Spectrum in Inclusive Classrooms

On Wednesday, April 17th at 4:00 pm, the Education Committee of the Chilean-British Chamber of Commerce hosted its first webinar of the year titled “Interdisciplinary Approach to Students on the Autism Spectrum in Inclusive Classrooms.” The event featured Lyllian Turry, Country Manager of Cambridge Chile and President of the Education Committee, who welcomed attendees and introduced the webinar’s theme, focusing on the TEA Law (Autism Spectrum Disorder Law) and how to address it within the educational environment.

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Education Committee Activities

This is the Calendar for the activities of 2025:

  • March 26,
  • August 30th and 31st, V Conference on Bilingual Education
  • October 9th, Technological Language and its influence on society, examining the impact of technological language on communication and culture
  • November 6th, Low Birth Rate and its Impact on Education, Exploring the Implications of the Declining Birth Rate

If you need any assistance, please contact the coordinator of the Committee M. Isabel Juppet (isabel.juppet@britcham.cl).

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