ORT was established in Chile in 1945. The first project was a vocational school aimed at training Jews who migrated to Chile from post war Europe. It lasted 10 years. It's subsequent launch was in 1976 where ORT Chile invested in labs and workshops in Instituto Hebreo Dr. Chaim Weizmann, an affiliated institution. A technical office was then established in the 80's and since then ORT Chile has participated in a number of relevant training and school assistance initiatives. Such capabilites and services provided and/or funded include:

• Science labs
• Vocational schools design and support
• Online entrepreneurship training
• Disabilites workplace training
• School pedagogical training and support

Currently ORT Chile provide:

• Alvi small business training - an online course provided to small shop owners which focuses on administrative skills, business lay out, inventory and sales management
• Mathematical and language skills for grass roots workers of different trades belonging to the chamber of industries
• Technical support for vocational schools via public funding

In Chile there are also two affiliated schools who have cooperative agreements with ORT Chile.

Instituto Hebreo Dr. Chaim Weizmann

Instituto Hebreo Dr. Chaim Weizmann has a 1500 students enrolment, from Kindergarten to High School. The school excels in STEM, Technology and Jewish Education. It is trilingual with Spanish, English and Hebrew learning, ranks among the best 30 schools in the country in national exams and participates in sport and cultural activities with great success. 

It has an extensive STEM education program as well as a comprehensive approach to Jewish education. It uses technology thoroughly to support education through labs and workshops, as well as as online platforms. It has a close relationship with Israel, participating in different social initiatives for the benefit of the community as well as an extended scholarship program to include underprivileged families ensuring Jewish education for all.

Maimonides School

Maimonides School, a modern orthodox school, has 250 students enrolled. With great dedication to Torah studies, combined with an excellent secular study approach, it is ranked among the 50 best schools in the country in national exams.