Discover the Fascinating World of Latin Schools for Kids

In ancient Latium, not every child had the chance to go to school. Education was something only wealthy families could afford. Poorer children stayed home to help their parents with work or were taught by their family.

Who Went to School?

Only boys from rich families went to school regularly. Some families even hired private teachers, called schoolmasters, to come to their homes. These teachers were often Greek slaves who knew how to read and write in Latin and Greek.

Inside the Classroom

Schools were small—usually just one room with about 12 students. Children didn’t have pencils or notebooks like today. Instead, they used wax tablets and a sharp stick to scratch in letters and numbers. They also read scrolls—long pieces of paper rolled up on sticks. To write on scrolls, they used reeds dipped in ink made from tar or octopus ink!

What Did They Learn?

Children learned to read, write, and do math. After age eleven, most girls stayed home to help with housework, while wealthier boys continued their education. They studied Latin and Greek, grammar, literature, and even how to give speeches in public.

School Today

Today, schools in Italy are modern and very similar to schools in other parts of Europe and North America. Kids of all backgrounds can learn math, science, reading, art, and more.

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