The famous work of Plato “The Republic” not only provide the information regarding political issues in detail but, it also discusses about the education scheme of Plato. The Athenian system of education was disliked by Plato because, it was privately managed and not regulated by government. During the epoch of Plato Athens education was compulsory but it was managed privately. Plato was in favor of Spartan education system because it was regulated by the state. According to Plato education should promote the justice and should enable individual to perform his duties assigned by the state. Through education individuals eyes can be turned to the light. According to Plato the purpose of education should not be to store knowledge but to bring the soul of individuals in an environment where it can grow and develop. As education helps individuals to grow and develop mentally therefore education should be regulated by government and should be compulsory for both the sexes. Plato was also in favor of educating women in a state and greatly emphasized on the issue. According to him, not educating the women will be losing a considerable potential. Which can be devoted for the wellbeing and welfare of the state.
Plato scheme of education consists of two phases. First phase include elementary training and military training, former till the age of eighteen and later for two years period. Second phase include higher training and practical training, former till the age of thirty-five and later for fifteen years.
