Goodbye Mr Chips what subject did mr chips teach?

Answer 1

Math. He taught at a boy's academy.

This may refer to the 1969 film.

In the 1939 film he is hired to teach History.

In the original book he taught "Classics" - Latin, Greek, as well as Roman Literature and History.

Answer 2

He taught Latin.

Also Ancient Greek, and Roman Literature and History. The combination is generally called "Classics".