The oldest education system known to be in ancient Egypt in around 3000 BC.
In ancient times, philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle are private teachers who teach their students in their own academy.
In the 11th century, a Persian mathematician named Al-Khwarizmi discovered the concept of zero number, which is very important in mathematics and modern science.
In the 15th century, an Italian humanist named Francesco Petrarca became one of the founders of the human education movement that promoted classical and Latin studies.
In the 18th century, a French philosopher named Jean-Jacques Rousseau wrote Emile's book, which proposed natural education and individuals who were adapted to each student.
In the 19th century, the general education system began to develop in many countries in the world, including the United States, Britain and Germany.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Maria Montessori, an Italian doctor, developed the Montessori education method, which emphasized an independent learning experience and was centered on children.
In 1954, the United States Supreme Court decided in the Brown V case. Board of Education that racial segregation in schools is not constitutional.
In the 1960s, the Civil Rights Movement in the United States fought for the same access to education for all races and ethnic groups.
In the 21st century, educational technology such as e-learning, distance learning, and game-based learning are increasingly popular throughout the world.