In Ancient Egypt, social class had a big effect on education and who got to learn how to read and write. Here’s a simpler look at it:

1. Who Got to Learn:

   • Most education was just for the rich.
   • It was mainly for the sons of noble families and important officials.
   • Only around 1% of people could read and write, and they were usually from the upper classes.

2. Where Learning Happened:

   • Schools were mostly in temples and palaces.
   • They taught important topics like reading, writing, math, and religious texts.
   • Scribes were really important for keeping records and helping with government tasks.
   • To become a scribe, kids went through tough training starting at age 5 and continued until they were teens.

3. Climbing the Social Ladder:

   • It was hard for people to move up in social class.
   • However, if someone from a lower class was really talented, they could become a scribe if they showed great skills.
   • About 10% of boys from lower classes got some education, often through informal training or working as apprentices.

4. Education for Girls:

   • Girls had very few chances to learn.
   • The chance for girls to know how to read and write was probably less than 1%.
   • Only a few girls from royal families had the opportunity to be educated.

In short, social class played a huge role in who got to learn and how many could read and write in Ancient Egypt. This system helped keep the social structure the same over time.