Migration and education in Chile: Is the educaional response enough in the current context of cultural diversity

Abstract

Current migratory movements involving Latin American and Caribbean countries have impacted Chile in recent years and progressively increased. Foreigners must to adapt to a new sociocultural and educational context, situation that generates imbalances both for foreigners and for native citizens. The main objective of this article is to carry out a critical analysis of the current migratory situation in Chile, and how education is addressing requirements derived from this condition. In addition, general guidelines are proposed for a better social and educational integration of the immigrant population considering the principles of inclusion.