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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 2026

Education, Mining and Industry Join Forces to Develop a New Generation of Leaders for the Mining of the Future

The launch of TP Mining Experience brought together representatives from Anglo American, the University of Chile, the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso, ChileValora, Compromiso Minero and other leading organisations at the British Embassy to strengthen employability, leadership and collaboration between higher education and the mining industry.

Santiago, 5 August 2026. With the aim of preparing new generations for the challenges of the mining industry of the future, the Chilean-British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham Chile), through its Education Committee, hosted the launch of TP Mining Experience, an initiative developed by REDEG Consulting & Training together with a broad network of public institutions, universities and industry organisations. The programme seeks to strengthen employability, leadership and the technical and human competencies of students preparing to enter the mining sector.

Press Release and Gallerie

More Movement, More Learning: Experts Highlight that Successful Implementation of Chile’s 60-Minute Physical Activity Law Will Require Leadership, Teacher Training and a Cultural Shift in Schools

Santiago, 8 July 2026. The implementation of Law No. 21,778, which mandates the gradual introduction of at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity, sport or play in Chilean schools through an initial implementation phase extending to 2027, represents one of the most significant transformations in the country’s education system in terms of student wellbeing and holistic development. However, for this public policy to achieve its intended impact, schools will need to move beyond regulatory compliance towards a pedagogical transformation that places movement at the heart of learning.

With this objective, the Education Committee of BritCham Chile hosted the discussion “More Movement, More Learning: Implementing the 60-Minute Law in Chilean Schools”, bringing together representatives from schools, universities, foundations and education specialists to examine the challenges and opportunities presented by this new legislation.

Press Release and Gallerie

On Wednesday, 10 June, the Education Committee held its regular meeting to plan its programme of activities for the second half of the year.

The meeting was attended by Luis Bravo (Kolaborativa Educa); Rodrigo Torres (Muud); Pilar Zárate (Cambridge International); Claudia Parra (Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso – PUCV); María Elena Amengual (Oxford University Press); M. Isabel Juppet (BritCham Chile); Jacqueline Rondón (Trewhelas School); Lilian Denham (Somos REDEG); Carolina Reyes (Anglo American Foundation); and Catalina González (Learning Corporation).

During the meeting, members reviewed the actions agreed at the previous session and updated the Committee’s programme of activities for the second half of the year.

Meeting Minutes (in Spanish)

British Boarding Schools Fair will bring together leading boarding schools from the United Kingdom in Chile

The Chilean-British Chamber of Commerce invites families and educational institutions to participate in the British Boarding Schools Fair, an event organized by its partner Pitt Study UK that will bring together official representatives from 10 prestigious boarding schools in the United Kingdom.

The event will take place on April 15 and 16 at the UC San Carlos de Apoquindo Club House (Av. Las Flores 13,000, Las Condes) and will offer a unique opportunity to learn more about the academic and educational programs offered by British boarding schools.

More information: www.pittstudyuk.com

WhatsApp: +56 9 9947 5046

Download the fair program:

https://mailchi.mp/df80c2297323/wkjyw6913s

Register here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH5nvEFOkZ63E9Q0pT_6fi5v5niueCXStvBSJlJUykNbfM4A/viewform

Early Language Education Summit 2026

ELES 2026 is Chile’s first high-level academic summit dedicated exclusively to early English language education and bilingual education. It brings together leading national and international experts, innovative classroom practices, and research-informed teaching methodologies.

Date: 11 April 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Format: In person
Fee: Special rate of CLP 50,000 for referred participants. To obtain the payment link, please contact congreso_eles@learningcorporation.cl.

Aspectos claves del proceso de visado para estudiar en el Reino Unido

📅 31 de marzo

🕛 11:00 hrs.
📍 Sesión virtual por Teams

Academic Action, socio de la Cámara, les invita a compartir con profesionales, estudiantes y familias la sesión virtual “Visa de estudios: todo lo que necesitas saber antes de enviar tu solicitud”, donde se explicarán los aspectos clave del proceso de visado para estudiar en el Reino Unido.

La sesión cuenta con el apoyo de las asociaciones del IB de Colombia, Perú y Ecuador y la Cámara Chileno Británica de Comercio. La orientación será ofrecida por Academic Action Social Enterprise, entidad registrada ante la Immigration Advice Authority del Reino Unido.

Inscripciones : https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b9dfac6e-fe99-4a38-a842-65e1161a76f9@dc7c0ff2-8408-41f9-ada8-5bbc9edf8be1

UK Education Fair & Road Show Great – Mundo UK – Studies Planet

🔵 Estudia y conecta con el Reino Unido: dos imperdibles el 17 de marzo

Invitamos a socios y no socios de BritCham Chile a participar en dos actividades organizadas por nuestro socio Studies Planet, empresa británica con más de 20 años de experiencia promoviendo la educación en el ReinoUnido.

☑️ Coffee & Networking Event – Instituciones Educativas
Un espacio exclusivo para generar redes, intercambiar experiencias y fortalecer la colaboración académica entre Chile y el Reino Unido.

▪️ 13:30 a 15:30 hrs
▪️ Hotel InterContinental, Av. Vitacura 2885, Las Condes
▪️ Inscripción: https://lnkd.in/d2nJvxeW

☑️ British Education Fair – Abierta a estudiantes y familias
Conoce directamente a representantes de universidades del Reino Unido, infórmate sobre programas, becas y admisiones, y despeja todas tus dudas sobre estudiar y vivir en UK.
▪️ 16:00 a 20:00 hrs
▪️ Hotel InterContinental, Av. Vitacura 2885, Las Condes
▪️ Inscripción: https://lnkd.in/eEuQYAua

Una jornada única para conectar oportunidades académicas, proyección internacional y educación de primer nivel. ¡Los esperamos!

BritCham Chile Announces New Chair of its Education Committee

Santiago, March 2026 – The Chilean-British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham Chile) is pleased to announce the appointment of Claudia Parra, representative of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV), as the new Chair of its Education Committee.

Claudia Parra assumes the role at a time when education continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening the relationship between Chile and the United Kingdom. Her appointment reflects BritCham Chile’s ongoing commitment to promoting collaboration between academia, the private sector and public institutions, while fostering innovation, bilingual education and the development of future-ready skills.

An experienced academic and education leader, Claudia brings extensive expertise in teacher development, educational innovation and international collaboration. Under her leadership, the Committee will continue to provide a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange and the promotion of best practice across the education sector.

“I am honoured to take on this role and to continue building on the valuable work carried out by the Committee over recent years. Education creates opportunities, strengthens international partnerships and prepares future generations to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. I look forward to working alongside our members and partners to further advance this mission,” said Claudia Parra.

BritCham Chile would also like to express its sincere appreciation to Dalinda Pérez-Álvares, from the University of Edinburgh, for her commitment, professionalism and valuable contribution during her time leading the Committee. Her work helped strengthen the Committee’s activities and foster closer links between Chilean and British educational institutions.

Looking ahead, the Education Committee will continue delivering a dynamic programme of events and initiatives addressing key issues such as bilingual education, educational innovation, school wellbeing, leadership, inclusion and the skills required for the future workforce.

BritCham Chile warmly welcomes Claudia Parra to her new role and looks forward to continuing to strengthen educational collaboration between Chile and the United Kingdom.

2026 Education Committee Meetings

We invite all member companies of the Chamber who want to join the Education Committee in this year 2026.

  • 17 March – UK Education Fair & Road Show Great – Mundo UK – Studies Planet
  • 31 March – Academic Action – Key Aspects of the UK Student Visa Application Process
  • 11 April – Learning Corporation – ELES 2026 (Early Language Education Summit)
  • 15–16 April – Pitt English – Study UK Boarding School Fayre
  • 10 June – Committee Meeting (In Person)
  • 8 July – The 60-Minute Law (Law No. 21,778)
  • 5 August – Red TP Mining Experience: Leadership, STEM and Professional Development
  • 12 August – Managing Violence and Legislative Changes in Schools (Law No. 20,536 and Law No. 21,809)
  • 4–5 September – VI Conference on Bilingual Education
  • 14 October – Corporate English
  • 18 November – New Skills for the Future of Work
  • 16 December – Year-End Meeting and Planning Session
TEAM

Claudia Parra

PRESIDENT
Directora del Programa de Inglés como Lengua Extranjera, PUCV

Jacqueline Rondón

VICE PRESIDENT
English Coordinator, Trewhela's School

M. Isabel Juppet

COMMITTEE COORDINATOR
BritCham

 

 

MEMBERS

Academic Action
Paolo Rizzo

Books & Bits
Pilar Zarate

Cámara Chileno Británica de Comercio
M. Isabel Juppet

Cambridge International
Marisol Boschi
Anik Blanchard

Fundación Anglo American
Carolina Reyes

Fundación WAZU
Magda Montero

Harris Gomez Group
Camila Godoy

Kolaborativa Educa
Luis Bravo

Learning Corporation
Catalina González
Abigail Uribe

Muud
Rodrigo Torres

Oxford University Press
María Elena Amengual
Benjamín Ríos

Pitt English / Pitt Study UK
Sam Pitt

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
Claudia Parra

Richmond-Santillana
Lyllian Turri

Somos REDGE
Liliana Denham

Trewhela’s School
Jacqueline Rondón

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.

Youtube

Childhood Obesity: The Pressure Cooker Is Already Boiling, The Clinic, 15 June 2026.

July 2 ,2026

Reunión ordinaria Comité de Educación, Planificación Segundo Semestre

June 10 ,2026

Expansión de grupos educativos británicos fortalece las oportunidades de colaboración entre Chile y el Reino Unido

March 23 ,2026

Synthetic Phonics: Foundations and Applications for Early English Learning

October 30 ,2025

Exitosa jornada del Comité de Educación sobre “Desregulación Emocional y Conductual: Entender para Acompañar. Estrategias de prevención y reacción ante situaciones desafiantes”

March 27 ,2025

Chile on the Global Radar: Education, Investment and the New Map of British Influence

March 25 ,2026

BritCham Chile strengthened its commitment to educational innovation at the 4th Modelo Pionero Fair led by Anglo American Foundation

November 27 ,2025

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

September 3 ,2024

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