At school in Ancient Greece

Only rich Greek boys went to school, and the school was called the 'gymnasium'. They started school at 7 years old, and stayed until they were 15. At 18 years old the boy became a citizen of his state. He might spend a year in the army, and then, if his parents were very rich, he might go to the sports academy.

Girls did not go to school at all. They stayed at home with their mothers, and were taught to cook and weave. Many girls also learned to read and write, and they would often be taught music and dancing.

A school