Liceo Arturo Alessandri Palma, Secondary school in Providencia, Santiago, Chile
Liceo Arturo Alessandri Palma is a secondary school in Providencia offering primary and secondary education with specialized gastronomy programs. The campus features facilities designed to support both academic and practical culinary instruction.
Founded in 1952 as Boys School Number 8 of Santiago, the institution was renamed in 1957 to honor former president Arturo Alessandri Palma. The name change reflected efforts to commemorate an important national figure.
The school values effort, sacrifice, and dignity in its educational approach. These principles shape how students and teachers interact within the community.
The school is located in a convenient area of Providencia with good accessibility. Visitors should check access policies in advance since it remains an active educational institution with daily operations.
In 2011, students occupied the school for seven months during the Chilean Student Movement. This action represented the longest school occupation in Chilean educational history.
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