How was Machiavelli educated?

He was educated in school, starting from the age of Seven - this is known since he is familiar with the Classical Philosophers. Very little is known of him. However he dedicated his life to Politics in science. His father was a lawyer, and his father often tutored him. Machiavelli was known to be a lazy, but intelligent or the "bright" in the class. He would often compete with his 2 other siblings towards seeking knowledge, for his fathers affections.