Our story

A community that believes every destiny can be transformed.

Since 1980 we have worked so that children and young people in vulnerable contexts can access an education of excellence, with equity.

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Our mission

We are more than an educational institution.

We are a beacon of innovation, diversity, community, learning, inclusion and excellence. We run two state-subsidized schools in Puente Alto and Peñalolén, with 100% public funding and full accountability.

We believe that all children and young people, whatever their background, have the right and the ability to learn, grow and transform their destiny. Our mission is to create the conditions for that to happen.

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Our journey

A history of more than 45 years.

1980

Colegio San Fernando is born

In Peñalolén, Ana Lucía Elgueta founds Colegio San Fernando with 78 students, beginning a history of commitment to quality education in vulnerable contexts.

2001

Colegio Mirador is born

Colegio Mirador is founded in Puente Alto, extending FEDUCA’s reach to a second community with high levels of educational vulnerability.

2010–2015

Systematic pedagogical innovation

The first Fab Labs, the adoption of Meeting Wise (Harvard) and the launch of PRED, establishing FEDUCA as a benchmark for innovation within the subsidized system.

2018–2022

Evidence-based management

PDSA cycles, driver diagrams and Bridge Milestones are introduced as continuous-improvement tools. Results consistently exceed the district average.

2023–2027

Current educational project (PEI)

A new educational project (PEI) co-created with the whole community. A focus on social-emotional learning, computational thinking and teacher career pathways.

45+Years of history
3,040Students
2,000+Graduates since 2005
90%Enter higher education
Institutional identity

Six hallmarks that define us.

They are not aspirations: they are commitments expressed in every practice, program and decision.

01 Innovation

Technology, methodology and pedagogical practice in constant evolution.

02 Diversity

Diversity enriches the learning of the whole community.

03 Community

Families, teachers and students as a tribe that educates together.

04 Learning

Deep learning as the central purpose of everything.

05 Inclusion

No one is left behind. Equity is a daily practice.

06 Excellence

High expectations for everyone. Excellence is a habit.

Collaboration network

Our partnerships.

We work alongside organizations that share our commitment to a quality, equitable and innovative education.

EducaLAB

A hub for school management and leadership, built on transferring high-impact initiatives between school communities.

Astoreca Program

Language First: a goal of 100% of students reading by the end of 1st grade, with continuous assessment for each student.

Learning Forward

International standards for teacher professional learning. The framework for our Professional Learning Communities.

Universidad de los Andes

Training for school leaders and teachers. A Master’s in School Leadership and Management, with the participation of our Executive Director.

Caja Los Andes

Wellbeing, recreation and social-support benefits for FEDUCA staff and their families.

Mutual de Seguridad ACHS

Risk prevention and occupational safety for all FEDUCA and school staff.

Centro de Terapia del Comportamiento

Psychological care at preferential rates for students and families of both schools.

Banco de Chile

Financial benefits for staff: products and loans with preferential terms.

Chile Valoras

Workplace inclusion of people with disabilities. Certified facilitators at both schools (Law 21.275).

CPEIP / Docentemás

Teacher performance evaluation and professional-development pathways from the Ministry of Education.

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Education transforms destinies.

Discover our schools, join the tribe or write to us. Every person adds to this community that educates.