Where do you see the historical contribution of the Middle Ages to the education system?

The first secular educational institutions were created in the Middle Ages. City schools and universities appeared. The middle link between primary and higher education was collegia. In schools, one could get a general education and learn Latin, which was needed for university studies. The first universities opened in Europe in the 12th century. They were considered centers of culture, education, philosophy and enlightenment. The main areas of higher education in the Middle Ages were the artistic, theological and medical faculties.