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The childhood of Jose Rizal can be characterized by his desire to learn, even frequenting the
church nearby his home to watch and observe people but not being religiously inclined. Jose
Rizal was not a physically blessed or strong child however, he had a strong will guided and
taught by his mother, his first teacher.
What can you say about childhood education of Rizal?
Jose Rizal's first teacher was his mother, who had taught him how to read and pray and who
had encouraged him to write poetry. Later, private tutors taught the young Rizal Spanish
and Latin, before he was sent to a private school in Biñan. When he was 11 years old, Rizal
entered the Ateneo Municipal de Manila.