Education on Sparkalia

This overview of education on Sparkalia that includes both early and late stages of education.

Primary and Secondary Education

Choslow

Education in Choslow is free and mandatory from the ages of 6 to 20. The primary education is split between three stages: Quat (similar to primary school), Quat-du (similar to secondary school), and the curriculum is based around the basic subjects of history, Crystallic and Thestrian, mathematics, magic, science, geography, and political understanding. They will be 18 when they finish those courses. Finally, there are two paths that they will take. The first path is if they showed high levels of magical apitude, they will get to go to The Octonary if they so choose. The other option is going to one of the various free city universities that each have their own specialization.

Japuile

The Grand Duchy of Japuile has free state and private education. Both types of education have their own target group, focusing on the best teaching of the next generation and earning, although the government also provides additional funds to random schools in the country every year. Compulsory education ends with secondary school at the age of 18. Compulsory education starts at the age of 5, although many parents can in some way start teaching their children as early as 2 years old, at home. The type of schools that students can attend is really diverse, from high schools to art schools such as music or painting and sculpting. University and industry education is considered superior, because both things can be done in reputable institutions - be it craft, tourist or theoretical.

Kursibar

Education in Kursibar is free and mandatory from ages six to sixteen, and consists of three stages: Heia (equivalent to primary school in other countries), Ua-Heia (similar to secondary school in other countries), and Employment School (similar to a two-year university). Additional education is available in a variety of sponsored schools and universities. Heia lasts eight years. Students are given a basic education in Quoman dialects, mathematics, natural sciences, history, geography, engineering, physical education and visual and musical arts. Ua-Heia lasts for three years and includes three traditional types of schools focused on different subjects: the Quallan prepares students for university studies with a classical or scientific curriculum, while the Qua-Ste'a and the Qua-So'an prepare pupils for vocational education. The Employment School is solely focused on forming apprenticeships and finding students careers.

Ostrov

Ostrov has a single, comprehensive schooling system. Many towns will have their own schools, both at primary and secondary level, where town-dwellers attend; they follow a loose curriculum centred around core subjects such as Common, Lurynian, mathematics, the sciences, history and geography, although many schools choose to deliver arts and physical education as well. Homeschooling is legal under the common law and practiced by many farming families. While most Ostrovians will leave school aged eighteen, the more intelligent town-dwellers will attend the Polytechnic of Ostrov, a Southport-based university which specialises in science, medicine, engineering, mathematics and economics.

Santi Rasta

Education in Santi Rasta is free up and mandatory up till High School level. Tertiary Education is free though isn't mandatory. When students are applying to Universities or Colleges, the Social & Educational Harmony Commission will determine the IQ, EQ, SQ, & AQ of individual students through several nation-wide tests. Universities will use this data and also conduct their own tests depending on the subjects the students are going into to determine their level & knowledge in the subject area.

Nova Solarius

Education in Nova Solarius is free up to High School and ages 4-18 are mandatory to be in school, which included 1 year of college, which 17-18 year old's would attend.

Tertiary Education

List of Higher Educational Institutions

Institution	Type	Location	Founding date	No of Students	Types of Degrees	Duration of Degrees	Specialization	Notes
Asethetodrome	Public University	Kuruk	1522	6100	Undergraduate	6+ years	Aesthetics, the Philosophy thereof, Fine Arts	Has churned out a statistically significant amount of artistically-bent spree killers
Deep Blue Academy of Oceanographic Studies	Public University	Deep Blue Marine Outpost	1599	1750	Undergradutae/Post-graduate	2-4+ years	Marine fields, nautical trades	N/A
Polytechnic of Ostrov	Privately run	Southport	1417	c. 1,225	Undergraduate; opportunities for PhD study offered	3-4 years	STEM and Economics	Commonly called the "Polytechnic." All students start on the Masters' (MSc) path, although about half finish at Bachelors' level (BSc).
Sibbarra Workman's Institute	Public University	Sibbarra	1401	14875	Undergradutae/Post-graduate	2-4+ years	STEM fields	It is estimated that half of all CorpoKursibari have attended the Workman's institute.
Ul-Hedda Quallan at the Sharp Temple	Religious University	Sharp Temple Wells	241	250	N/A	N/A	Religious Research	Oldest school on Sparkalia
Grand Ducal Academy of Sciences	Private-Public University	Artane, Limne, Oros	1550	2500	Doctorate	2-4+	Computer Science, Biology, Engineering	Each Great City has its own branch, which has its own unique directions. Oros has philosophical and religious majors, while Limne has military and sports majors.
The Octonary	Private University	The Octonary	289 AR	est. 80,000	Undergraduate, Post-graduate, PhD	2-5+ years	Magic Application, Magic Theory, History, Politics	Oldest school in Choslow, and hub for most magical innovations for Choslow
Dziewanna University	Public University	Dziewanna	1611	1,259,000	Undergraduate, Post-graduate, PhD	2-4+	Technology, Math, Magic Theory, History, Religion	Each city has their own university, but they are all based on Dziewanna University and have their own specialization. Most will attempt to go here for the extra prestige.
Template:Country data Santi Rasta Sneha University	Public Research University	Sneha	1611	est. 25,000	Undergraduate, Post-graduate, PhD	5-8+	Cell/cellular & molecular biology; Computer & information sciences; Neuroscience; Public health; Bioengineering & biomedical engineering	1 of the 12 founding Public Universities in Santi Rasta that were built during 1611. Specializing in STEM, particularly in the Medical or Biology Section.
Template:Country data Santi Rasta Ksitija Institute of Technology	Public Research University	Ksitija	1611	est. 21,000	Undergraduate, Post-graduate, PhD	4-6+	Computer science; Mechanical engineering; Mathematics; Physics; Econometrics & quantitative economics; Aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical/space engineering; Bioengineering & biomedical engineering; Electrical & electronics engineering	1 of the 12 founding Public Universities in Santi Rasta that were built during 1611. Specializing in STEM, particularly in the Technology, Engineering & the Mathematical Side.
Template:Country data Santi Rasta Mukti University	Public University	Mukti	1611	est. 170,000	Undergraduate, Post-graduate, PhD	4-6+	Computer & information sciences; Psychology; Biology; Information science/studies; Economics; Finance; Kinesiology & exercise science	1 of the 12 founding Public Universities in Santi Rasta that were built during 1611. University of Prema has several different campuses in different cities residing in land leased by the government. They are one of the largest universities that encompasses a broad range of Degrees & Studies.
Template:Country data Santi Rasta Suryasta University	Public Research University	Suryasta	1611	est. 34,000	Undergraduate, Post-graduate, PhD	4-5+	Business administration and management; Environmental studies; Social work; Language & literature; History; Sociology; Philosophy; Multi-/interdisciplinary studies	1 of the 12 founding Public Universities in Santi Rasta that were built during 1611. Known mostly for humanities and the universities ability to customize students degree through their interdisciplinary studies program. Along with known for their research into Child to Adult Education.
Template:Country data Santi Rasta Suryodaya University	Public University	Suryodaya	1611	est. 30,000	Undergraduate, Post-graduate, PhD	4-5+	Business/commerce; International relations & affairs; Education; Registered nursing/registered nurse; History; Fine/studio arts; Political science & government; Management science	1 of the 12 oldest Public Universities in Santi Rasta. Known mainly for being in the heart of Santi Rasta's political institutions and connections to political figures and the party itself.
Template:Country data Santi Rasta Akasiya University	Public University	Akasiya	1611	est. 41,000	Undergraduate, Post-graduate, PhD	4-5+	Psychology; Business, management, marketing, and related support services; Cinematography and film/video production; Digital communication and media/multimedia; Drama and dramatics/theatre arts; Fine/studio arts; Visual and performing arts; Playwriting and screenwriting	1 of the 12 founding Public Universities in Santi Rasta that were built during 1611. Known to be the university in advancing Santinese culture, arts, and creativity, hosting several events in different cities and mainly in Akasiya either being Religious, Cultural, or National events such as parades or plays.
Universitas Galaxia Solaris/University of Solar Galaxy	Public University	Sol	5BGD / 858 BR	est. 100,000	Undergraduate, Post-Graduate, PhD	4-5+	Business, Psychology, Marketing, Cinematography, Anthropological criminology, biological anthropology, Biocultural anthropology, Cultural anthropology, Digital culture, Folklore, Legal anthropology, Political Science, Linguistic anthropology, Aerial archaeology, Archaeological culture, Archaeological theory, Archaeometry, History, Ancient History, Modern History, Linguistics and languages	Oldest University in Sparkalia