The reason for the development of German education in the 19th century was the influence of the industrial revolution.

In the early 19th century, the most important reform in the history of German education was carried out under the influence of the New Humanism Movement, which was led by Humboldt, then director of the Education Department of Prussia's Ministry of Internal Affairs and a representative of New Humanism.

The reformed Prussian school system is a dual-track system.