English Opens Doors (Spanish language: Inglés Abre Puertas ) is an initiative of the Chilean Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) to apply technical expertise and improve English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching, making it more accessible to Chilean people. The English Opens Doors program was launched in 2003 and was supported by former President Michelle Bachelet and Minister of Education Mónica Jiménez.
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