Official school is a school established by the Yuan government, whose main purpose is to train officials and scholars. The teaching contents of official studies mainly include Confucian classics, history, literature and law. By learning this knowledge, students can take the imperial examinations and become state officials. Government schools have high quality education and strict requirements for students. In addition, the Yuan Dynasty also set up Mongolian schools to teach Mongolian language and culture.
Private schools are schools set up by private individuals or families, the main purpose of which is to cultivate family children. The teaching content of private schools is similar to that of official schools, but it pays more attention to practicality. Students in private schools can master certain knowledge and skills through study and prepare for their future life and work. The quality of education in private schools is uneven, but it meets the social demand for talents to some extent.
Schools in the Yuan Dynasty also made innovations in educational methods. At that time, many schools adopted various teaching methods such as explanation, discussion and debate, so that students could better understand and master knowledge. In addition, schools in the Yuan Dynasty also paid attention to cultivating students' practical ability, and encouraged students to participate in various practical activities, truthfully investigate and practice.
In a word, schools in the Yuan Dynasty played an important role in China society at that time, and played an important role in cultivating talents and inheriting culture. Although the schools in Yuan Dynasty could not be compared with those in Ming and Qing Dynasties in scale and influence, they laid the foundation for the development of ancient education in China.