This bulletin notes that Chile was one of the first Latin American republics to achieve political democracy, with all aspects of its cultural, educational, and philosophical life influenced by Spanish tradition, reinforced by French and Italian influences. This document provides a brief historical background, then proceeds to describe the system of education: (1) Development; (2) Administration and Finance; (3) Preprimary Education; (4) Elementary Education; (5) Secondary Education; (6) Private Education; (7) Vocational Education; (8) Teacher Education; (9) Higher Education; (10) Centers and Schools Cosponsored by International Organizations; (11) Adult and Continuing Education; (12) Trends and Developments; (13) Glossary of Spanish Educational Terms; and (14) Selected References. (Contains 15 footnotes and 4 tables.) [Best copy available has been provided.]