The purpose of this study is to analyse images of modern schooling that was introduced in late Yi Dynasty. Four major components of images of education are : (1)normative value judgement of education (2)expectation for the functions of schooling as a sub social system (3)individual's expectations and demand for the schooling (4)individuals perception of the reality in education. Images of modern education of Yi Dynasty was predominantly instrumental and pragmatic. At national level modern schooling was considered as an instrument of manpower training required for modernization and national unity. At individual level it was considered as a channel for social movement. Therefore intrinsic values of education was neglected. Sometimes these two images conflicted.