In ancient times efforts focused on preparing the crown prince to ascend to the throne. His education at court focused on cultivating kindness, morality and broad-mindedness through an appreciation of art and culture.
早在中國古代，領袖培育便已存在，當時是針對太子未來繼承皇位需要，而有一套以道德意識和文化涵養為主的宮廷教育。