China:School room in late Quing dynasty, 1875-1880

Starting from the second half of 19th century, Qing government and many elites believed modern education was instrumental for the country's future development. New schools offering modern education mushroomed accross China. The education system in the new schools contrasted sharply with Chinese classics taught in traditional schools. New schools not only taught modern science, foreign languages, technology and other western disciplines, they also prepared a generation of skilled workers through vocational education of Westernisation Movement.