[Solved] South American schools and school admissions

So this is a two-parter.

1) Do you have to be born in that country to attend the school there? What of your parents immigrated when you were a baby? It wouldn't make sense to inflict the extra burden of sending you to potentially a different continent. Also, it's never stated that you have to be born in that country, only that the Quill and Book determine who attends. See here]=http://www.pottermore.com/en/samplecontent/quill-of-acceptance-and-book-of-admittance[/]here.

2) Should I want to make a character who hails from South America, what are my options for magical schools? I know there's no cannon schools, but if I wanted to lay down the groundwork for one, would that be okay? Also, could someone be home-schooled by family? There have to be people too poor to afford the books and supplies required for private schooling. As long as you can pass the OWLS and NEWTS it shouldn't matter where you went to school, besides prestige and nepotism of course.

Hi Sarah ~ !

1) According to the referenced link, the book marks down the names at the first proper sign of magic, which could be as late as six or seven, so I suppose it's reasonable to say that you wouldn't necessarily have to have been born in a country to attend the corresponding school. You would, however, need to have rather permanent residency from an early age I reckon in order to be consistent. I would imagine that once someone's name is recorded at any magical school, it sort of "goes off the record" to avoid having people claimed at multiple magical institutions. It's also worth noting, however, that said book resides at Hogwarts, and it's possible that the system for admissions at other wizarding schools is different. Generally speaking, I would say as long as you have a well-considered and thoroughly explained reason for having your character attend a certain school, then it's usually possible to work something out. It's hard to give a concrete yes or no without all the details.

2) As per this announcement, if you desire to develop a non-played wizarding school, please contact Fee with your ideas. I imagine home schooling is possible, though depending on the country would probably require special licensing from the appropriate Ministry of Magic. If, for example, your character was nomadic in lifestyle and didn't really belong to organized society, that would be different than say someone who lives in a regular city but is otherwise not economically well off. As far as paying for school, canon says this about Hogwarts

"There is a fund at Hogwarts for those who require assistance to buy books and robes. You might have to buy some of your spellbooks and so on second-hand, but –"

Half-Blood Prince - page 256 - Bloomsbury - chapter 13, The Secret Riddle

so I imagine the same applies to other magical institutions. Similarly, since magic runs in families, it's highly possible for students to use second-hand (or hand-me-down) equipment at schools. Not everything would need to be new.

I hope that helps!

Hi Sarah ~ !

1) According to the referenced link, the book marks down the names at the first proper sign of magic, which could be as late as six or seven, so I suppose it's reasonable to say that you wouldn't necessarily have to have been born in a country to attend the corresponding school. You would, however, need to have rather permanent residency from an early age I reckon in order to be consistent. I would imagine that once someone's name is recorded at any magical school, it sort of "goes off the record" to avoid having people claimed at multiple magical institutions. It's also worth noting, however, that said book resides at Hogwarts, and it's possible that the system for admissions at other wizarding schools is different. Generally speaking, I would say as long as you have a well-considered and thoroughly explained reason for having your character attend a certain school, then it's usually possible to work something out. It's hard to give a concrete yes or no without all the details.

2) As per this announcement, if you desire to develop a non-played wizarding school, please contact Fee with your ideas. I imagine home schooling is possible, though depending on the country would probably require special licensing from the appropriate Ministry of Magic. If, for example, your character was nomadic in lifestyle and didn't really belong to organized society, that would be different than say someone who lives in a regular city but is otherwise not economically well off. As far as paying for school, canon says this about Hogwarts

so I imagine the same applies to other magical institutions. Similarly, since magic runs in families, it's highly possible for students to use second-hand (or hand-me-down) equipment at schools. Not everything would need to be new.

I hope that helps!

Thanks! Currently working on Brazilian siblings with @Skyla Davenport and we're trying to figure out their schooling. Do you need to have a degree from a school to be a qudditch player? Sorry for the hail of questions! ^_^

Awesome! It's no trouble ~ !

More than likely, yes. If we assume most Ministries function in the same way as the British one (which generally I think they do) then Professional Quidditch is overseen by the Department of Magical Games and Sports. Since that's government domain, I doubt they'd want people in the league who weren't "officially" educated. I supposed if the character was home schooled and had the proper equivalency of a degree, then it's possible, but again, that's extreme and would require a significant amount of exposition to be approved.

Tagging Michaela @Leifr Trickett in case she'd like any input as Quidditch Admin.

2) As per this announcement, if you desire to develop a non-played wizarding school, please contact Fee with your ideas. I imagine home schooling is possible, though depending on the country would probably require special licensing from the appropriate Ministry of Magic. If, for example, your character was nomadic in lifestyle and didn't really belong to organized society, that would be different than say someone who lives in a regular city but is otherwise not economically well off. As far as paying for school, canon says this about Hogwarts

Just adding to this - years back (like, 5 or 6 years) I came up with the bare bones of a South American school. I can dig it out if you like - not necessarily to create, but in case there's anything you'd like to reference. I know I'd got houses, location and classes, but not much else as I recall xD

2) Should I want to make a character who hails from South America, what are my options for magical schools? I know there's no cannon schools, but if I wanted to lay down the groundwork for one, would that be okay? Also, could someone be home-schooled by family? There have to be people too poor to afford the books and supplies required for private schooling. As long as you can pass the OWLS and NEWTS it shouldn't matter where you went to school, besides prestige and nepotism of course.

*annoyingly pops in*
I think there is a canon school in South America? The school which Bill Weasley's pen pal went to was mentioned once, was that in Brazil somewhere? I may be wrong because my geography is terrible, but I was thinking of using this school at first with Tori.

Hi Georgia ~ !

You are correct! Sadly the canon information is very minimum, so we really only know that it exists. 

Good memory, though!

Hi Georgia ~ !

You are correct! Sadly the canon information is very minimum, so we really only know that it exists. 

Good memory, though!

Haha, thanks! I think the only info was that a student there wanted to do an exchange program of some sort, but the Weasley's couldn't afford it so Bill was sent an enchanted hat which made his ears shrivel up

Thanks for the info everyone! I think we are going to make them European and have them attend Beauxbatons as it is easier to have them attend a school that already exists and has a history. It'll also be easier to get character connections that way, too!

Haha, thanks! I think the only info was that a student there wanted to do an exchange program of some sort, but the Weasley's couldn't afford it so Bill was sent an enchanted hat which made his ears shrivel up

Yes! Exactly right haha. Poor Bill xD

Thanks for the info everyone! I think we are going to make them European and have them attend Beauxbatons as it is easier to have them attend a school that already exists and has a history. It'll also be easier to get character connections that way, too!

Hi Mary ~ !

I think that sounds like a great idea! I agree it will be easier to get connections that way, and more established canon to work with.

I'm excited to see some more siblings around though!

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