Education degrees in Chile
Early childhood education, physical education, special education, education sciences and educational management: these are education degrees you can study in Chile.
If you explain to a classmate how to solve an exercise, look after your cousins or organize your class activities, that desire to teach could become a career.
What education degrees are available in Chile
In Chile, many degrees to become a teacher are called pedagogÃas, and Early Childhood Education is also called Educación Parvularia. They are studied at public and private universities in Santiago, ValparaÃso, Rancagua, Talca, Valdivia, Arica or Punta Arenas, among other cities.
You can choose between teaching the youngest children (Early Childhood Education), teaching sports (Physical Education) or working with students who need different support (Special Education). Each institution sets its own curriculum and requirements; to compare them, the Ministry of Education has the portal Mi Futuro.
Education degrees in Chile
Degrees studied in Chile include Early Childhood Education, Physical Education, Special Education and Education Sciences.
Education Sciences studies how education works from different disciplines, and Educational Management deals with how a school runs and the quality of its teaching. Physical Education and Special Education overlap with health degrees in Chile, and Education Sciences overlaps with social sciences and humanities.
Where to study education in Chile
Universidad Austral de Chile (UACh)Valdivia · PrivatePhysical EducationSpecial EducationEducational Management
Universidad de Playa Ancha de Ciencias de la Educación (UPLA)ValparaÃso · PublicEducation SciencesSpecial EducationPhysical Education
Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educación (UMCE)Santiago · PublicEducation SciencesEarly Childhood EducationPhysical Education
Universidad de Chile (UChile)Santiago · PublicEarly Childhood EducationEducation Sciences
Universidad Adventista de Chile (UnACh)Chillán · PrivateEducation Sciences
Universidad Católica Cardenal Raúl Silva HenrÃquez (UCSH)Santiago · PrivateEducation Sciences
Universidad Católica del Maule (UCM)Talca · PrivateEducation Sciences
Universidad de Magallanes (UMAG)Punta Arenas · PublicEarly Childhood EducationHow to choose between them
Look at what you do when no one asks you to: whether you play with your little cousins, set up your class activity or stay with the classmate who finds it hard to understand.
Then think about who you picture yourself working with: children in the early years, people who need special support or groups who play sports. Those options point to Early Childhood Education, Special Education and Physical Education.
If you are torn between Early Childhood Education and Special Education, compare the subjects in each one. The career test can give you a clue about who you feel most comfortable with.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
Do you need to know how to teach to start studying education?
No. Learning how to teach is part of the degree, with pedagogy subjects and practicums. To start, you just need to enjoy helping others understand something.
How long do education degrees last in Chile?
Special Education is somewhat longer; Early Childhood Education, Physical Education and Education Sciences are similar in length, and Educational Management is much shorter.
What test do you take to get into an education degree?
To get into many universities you take the PAES, which is prepared by the DEMRE. Each institution also sets its own requirements; check them on the program page.
How do I know if an education degree is accredited?
Check the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, which publishes which institutions and degrees have current accreditation.
Can you study education online?
It depends on the institution. Check whether the program is in-person, blended or online; school practicums usually require in-person attendance.
What do you study in Physical Education?
How to teach sports and physical activity through teaching activities: planning lessons, supporting each student's development and looking after their health. It combines sports practice with pedagogy.