Fundación Educacional Nocedal has been dedicated since 1996 to providing free, quality education in the El Castillo neighborhood of La Pintana and in the Bajos de Mena sector of Puente Alto. The foundation's schools offer students complete, comprehensive education so they can develop not only academically, but also in terms of values, culture, and sports. This work has contributed positively to the sector and has helped raise the educational level of the families.
At Fundación Nocedal schools, we firmly believe that all children and young people have potential, which is why we welcome everyone without distinction. Through demanding with affection and professional, multidisciplinary work, we support them to reach their maximum potential, respecting the individuality of each one.
The family is a key part of the students' development and is involved from day one, as we know that parents are the primary educators of their children.
For Fundación Nocedal, comprehensive education from early childhood is key. We currently reach more than 3,500 children and adolescents (NNA), ranging from 83 days old to 19 years old. We have a nursery and kindergarten that receives more than 120 children daily in La Pintana, and four schools—two in La Pintana (Colegio Nocedal and Almendral) and two in Puente Alto (Colegio PuenteMaipo and Trigales del Maipo)—from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade (IV medio). The foundation has over 1,700 graduates with 5 technical-professional specialties:
• Electronics
• Telecommunications
• Administration
• Nursing
• Programming
Beneficiaries of the Foundation
The Foundation provides free, quality education to more than 3,500 children who attend the nursery and kindergarten, as well as those who study at the 4 schools in La Pintana and Puente Alto. The age of the children ranges from 83 days to 19 years old (nursery school to 12th grade).
The Vulnerability Index (IVE) of our schools is 89%. Our parents have an average family income of $517,000 CLP and are families averaging 4 people.
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Impact Results
Foundation Achievements:
11% above the Chilean average in national standardized tests (SIMCE and PAES average) in 2024.
Attendance above 90%, which is above the national average.
Low school dropout rate, only 6.2%.
10% more hours of weekly school attendance compared to the national average.
81% rating on the SIMCE personal and social development index.
69% of graduates continue to higher education, even more than the average for private schools. And 65% of our alumni graduate from Higher Education.
95% of alumni who completed their studies are currently working.
99.9% of professional internships completed.
The employability rate for men and women who graduated from higher education through Fundación Nocedal is 79%.
Increase in the level of schooling and education in the commune.
The difference in average income between male and female alumni of the Foundation is only 4%, while the national average is 20%.
The Return on Investment is 9x: the cost of educating a child for Fundación Nocedal is approximately 1,200 UF. In 35 years of work, the graduate can generate 10,770 UF.
Formative workshops, training, psychosocial, and family guidance in our schools.
Best Director in the country, in the category of community relations and outreach for Colegio PuenteMaipo – Led Award October 2023.
Best Director in the country, in the category of Educational Innovation and 21st Century Skills for Colegio Almendral – Led Award 2024.
Best Director in the country, in the category of Coexistence, Good Treatment, and Socioemotional Skills for Colegio Trigales del Maipo – Led Award 2024.
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