The History of Wizarding Schools & Education - Harry Potter Explained

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we're discussing the history of educational institutions within the Wizarding World. As it stands today, there are 11 noteworthy and reputable wizarding schools that can be found in various regions scattered across the globe. Each of these institutions have long-standing histories and are recognized by the International Confederations of Wizards, specifically catalogued by the Confederation’s Educational Office. Their inclusion within the Educational Office’s catalogue essentially communicates to witches and wizards looking to send their children to school that these are the gold standards for education within magical society. And while these 11 schools are not the only institutions to have existed over the centuries—there are many smaller wizarding schools which have been established over the years—they are certainly the best. This is due to the fact that the lesser known, smaller schools often operate without following the proper protocols—they are typically unregistered with their respective Ministries and fail over time. Therefore, they are considered to be unregulated and potentially unreliable when it comes to the student curriculum. As a result, the majority of these institutions do not tend to stand the test of time and will therefore not be included in today’s overview of the history of education within the Wizarding World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices