Chile opens school admission process for pre‑kindergarten

On August 4, Chile launched the enrollment period for its Sistema de Admisión Escolar (SAE), allowing families to apply for spots in pre‑kindergarten and kindergarten. The initiative, promoted by the Fundación Educacional Oportunidad, emphasizes the importance of early childhood education for language development, social‑emotional skills, and community learning. María de la Luz González, executive director of the foundation, highlighted that timely registration is the first step toward a positive educational trajectory for children.

The SAE opening aims to help thousands of families plan their children's entry into formal schooling, reinforcing the complementary role of family and educational institutions in supporting child development.