The History of Education

University of Bongola

Jan 1, 1088

This was a university founded to increase education in Europe.

Cathedral Schools made

Mar 7, 1152

In 1152, Cathedral schools were made in Euope to educate the priests.

University of Paris

Jan 3, 1160

The university of Paris was built for Christian basis. It is located in Paris, France. It was one of the earliest to be established in Europe.

Paris School Principal

Jan 7, 1561

Principal of a Paris school gave free education to the poor

Japan

Mar 7, 1600

Very few people in Japan were literate.

Reading

Mar 7, 1736

In 1736 training in reading was made compulsory for all children, but was not effective until some years later.

Ivan Betskoy

Mar 7, 1760

Ivan Betskoy proposed to educate young Russian boys and girls.

Law

Mar 7, 1800

There was a law made that every child in France under the age of 15 was supposed to attend Republican School.

Europe

Mar 7, 1801

Parts of Europe began to provide elementary education in reading, writing, and arithmetic.

Folkeskole

Mar 7, 1827

In 1827, Norway introduced the folkeskole, a primary school which became mandatory for 7 years.

Children in Africa

Mar 7, 1900

In Africa, children received traditional informal education on matters such as artistic performances, ceremonies, rituals, games, festivals, dancing, singing, and drawing.

Folkeskole abolished

Mar 7, 1970

In the 1970s and 1980s, the folkeskole was abolished, and the grunnskole was introduced.