It was founded in 1940 by Carlos Errázuriz Mena, member of the Chilean Christian Board.

[1] The current Principal of IRFE is Cristián Molina, who was preceded by Oscar Patricio Reyes González (2006-2017).

[1][5][6] The Pallotines left Chile in 1968, and control of the institute was given back to the Christian Center Foundation.

[5] The Bishop of Talca appointed Presbyter Octavio Godoy Reyes as Principal in 1968.

[1] Monsignor Luis Daza Osorio then became Principal, succeeded in 2006 by Oscar Patricio Reyes González,[2][1] who held the position until 2017.