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 offers a diverse range of educational options for its citizens, with both state-run and private institutions available. The goal of both types of education is to provide the next generation with the best possible teaching, both in terms of knowledge and skills, and to prepare them for successful careers. The government provides additional funding to selected schools across the country to support this goal. Compulsory education in the Grand Duchy starts at the age of five and concludes with secondary school at the age of 18. Many parents also choose to start educating their children at home as early as two years old. The variety of schools available is extensive, including high schools, as well as specialized art schools such as music, painting and sculpting. The Grand Duchy places a high value on education in both universities and industry, recognizing the importance of both theoretical and practical skills in achieving success.
Ostrov
Ostrov has a single, comprehensive schooling system. The Ministry of Education does not set a curriculum beyond requiring that schools deliver sufficient education in Common, Lurynian and Mathematics. However, it supplies funding to schools for resources, occasionally inspects schools to ensure compliance with the basic curriculum, and administers the Leaving Examinations to all eighteen-year-old students in schools at the end of each year.
Many towns will have their own schools, both at primary and secondary level, where town-dwellers attend; they follow a loose curriculum the three mandatory subjects as well as other core subjects such as 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; they must teach the three mandatory subjects but are not required to ensure their children take the Leaving Exams.
Most Ostrovians will end their studies aged eighteen. However, there is one small university on the island, the Polytechnic of Ostrov, which specialises in science, medicine, engineering, mathematics and economics. About 300 domestic students (a quarter of the annual cohort) are accepted for study there each year, although the vast majority of them study in in Southport, which has the best-funded schools of any town and where the University is located. 18-year-old Ostrovians who seek to attend an off-island university may do so, but must meet the other university's requirements and make their own preparations.
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.
Tepror
Education in tepror is entirely nationalized, however for high end education from a high end school a payment is required. But most school is free and mandatory. But in the poorer districts of tepror a free home education kit is offered, so the skimtari may continue working to fund their family.
Voidkree
In Voidkree, Primary and Secondary education are free and mandatory with Tertiary education being free but not mandatory. Most schools both have primary and secondary education with classes/grades being differentiated by a number through 1-12. Most every county in Voidkree has multiple schools located in and around the counties' capitals. These schools are pressured by the government to keep a set standards and "scores". If a school falls below either the "score" or standards it is issued a warning and a letter of guidance. If the school does not fix either of the statistics it's budget will be cut or a new school principle will be chosen along with a state mandated advisor to overlook the new administration.
Primary education involves topics both crucial to a child's future and to their creativity such as: Voiditen, Basic Mathematics, Common, Basic Literature & Writing, Arts and Craft and Physical Education. Primary education ends at around 5th grade. Secondary education involves higher range topics related to their future and possible future occupations, adding topics such as Geography & Geology, Complex Literature, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology. Secondary education can be optionally ended at around at the 9th grade.
Dairana
The education system of Dairana varies between provinces, they are all managed by school boards for each county/parish/borough, which oversees each school within the area. Children are required to start schooling from age 5, but parents have the choice to send children to school at 4 years of age. They then go to school until they reach the age of 18, and can seek college after, which is free of charge, and lasts for 6 years, but it is up to the student if they want to complete 2 extra years of college. Each year (grade) will introduce more advanced material suited for the year and age. Technology is used by students and teachers for work and study, though, some schools don't offer technology to students. Schooling in the nation is a little laid back compared to other systems. Usually, starting from year 6, Life skills will be taught, such as cooking, finance, among other things. Private schooling is offered in the nation, and are independent from the public school system. Most private schools in Dairana are religious, with few being secular. The private schools aren't funded from the government as much as public schools, so private schools rely off of tuition. Most school tuitions are 280,317 Tolars or $11,783 on average.
Kyldigard
The Kyldigardian pre-primary, primary, and secondary education system is standardized within each canton, with non-cantonal[1] school systems temporarily formulated by a specially-formed education diet. Kyldigardian education is free, fully publicly-owned, and mandatory, and home-schooling is outlawed. Kyldigardian primary and secondary schools are notably strict, with self-expression being allowed but infractions of behavior being taken very seriously. Students learn fundamental concepts in mathematics, the sciences, linguistics, history, and visual arts, with a variety of different elective classes being offered and encouraged at off-site, non-age-seperated specialty campuses. Mentally disabled students are given education at alternative schools, and behaviorally malignant students are educated in corrective schools, where the element of self-expression is greatly limited to prevent difficulties teaching.
Kyldigardian tertiary school is free and split into a voluntary, career-based tutoring and mentoring education starting at the age of 18 and a university system voluntarily available to those who have successfully completed either secondary school or secondary and mentoral school after the age of 14. The largest University in Kyldigard is the University of Cured in Cured, Bemjev Canton.
Tertiary Education
List of Higher Educational Institutions
Institution | Type | Location | Founding date | No of Students | Types of Degrees | Duration of Degrees | Specialization | Notes |
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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). |
Grand Ducal Academy of Sciences | Private-Public University | Artane, Limne, Oros | 1550 | 2500 | PhD, 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 | 947 | 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. |
Universitas Galaxia Solaris/University of Solar Galaxy | Public University | Sol | 10BGD / 594 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,Civil engineering, Mathematics, Linguistic anthropology, Aerial archaeology, Archaeological culture, Archaeological theory, Archaeometry, Industrial engineering, Physics, Chemistry, History, Drama and dramatics/theatre arts, Sociology, City/urban, community and regional planning, Astrophysics, Urban studies/affairs, Ancient History, Modern History, Linguistics and languages | Oldest University in Sparkalia |
솔태극대학교(soltaegeugdaehaggyo)/University of Sol Taegeuk | Private University | Sol | 100GD / 484 BR | est. 55,000 | Undergraduate, Post Graduate, PhD, Doctorate | 4-5+ | Mathematics, Business, Language, Political Science, Cinematography, Pharmacy, Law, History. | Oldest Korean University in Sparkalia |
Institutum Technologiae et Scientiae | Private Research University | Sol | 589 GD / 5 AR | est. 25,000 | Undergraduate, Post Graduate, PhD | 6-7+ | Science, Psychology, Law, Dance | Oldest Institute in Sparkalia |
Institutum Philosophiae | Public Institute | Sol | 1157 GD / 573 AR | est. 12,000 | Undergraduate, Post-Graduate | 3-4+ | Philosophy, Theology, Folklore, Linguistics, Education | A center of Philosophical learning |
Universitas Faesol/ University of Faesol | Private School | Fais | 5BGD / 589 BR | est. 7,600 | Undergraduate, Post-Graduate | 4-5+ | Science, Folklore, Law, Cultural anthropology, Mathematics, National Languages | Founded in 5BGD by King Vakus I of the Faelo Kingdom. |
University of Equila | Public School | Paraskínia | 55BGD/529 BR | est. 12,500 | Undergraduate | 4-5+ | Science | founded by Archon Supreme |
Negotium Collegium Equilae / Business College of Equila | Public School | Paraskínia | 723GD / 139AR | est. 5,200 | Undergraduate, Post-Graduate | 3-4+ | Business, Finance, Law | Founded by Victorus Forlix. |
Universitas Votorum / University of Wishes | Public School | Semior | 216 GD / 368 BR | est. 16,100 | Undergraduate, Post-Graduate | 2-4+ | Criminal Justice, Political Science, Mechanical engineering, Accounting, Mathematics, Civil engineering, Industrial engineering, Astrophysics, Urban studies/affairs | Founded by the Goodluck Charity |
Academiae Eclipsis / Academy of Eclipse | Private School | Sol | 123 GD / 461 BR | est. 20,800 | Undergraduate, Post-Graduate | 3-5+ | TBD | Founded by Academic Instructor Karls Dosfol |
College of Sariard | Public School | Sariard | 29GD / 555 BR | est. 9,000 | Undergraduate | 3-4+ | Agriculture, Disabilities Study, Aviation, Teacher Education, Bilingual Studies, Foreign and Local languages study, Dentistry, Medical Clinical Sciences, Health and Medical Prepatory Programs, Chiropractic studies, History, Criminal Justice, Mathematics, Statictics, Fishing and Fisheries Science and Management, Wildlife and Wildlands science, Culinary Arts, Social Sciences, Philosphy, Religion studies, Science Technologies. | Founded by Daemon II as Military School of Sariard. |
The templin institute | public school | The ministry | 1600 | est. 5,000 | Undergraduate, Post-Graduate, PhD | 5-6+ | Applied physics, theoretical physics, applied theoretical physics, Mathmatics, biology, quantum physics | The Templin institute is the first (and only) university to offer applied theroetical phycics as a class |
The Rainbow College | Public University | Shatter-Skies | Undefined | ~ 20,000 | N/A | N/A | Color Theory (Color Magic), Arts, Philosophy, Culture, Linguistics | Focused on Arts. Studies the magical properties of color. |
The Lyric Law Research Department | Private University | Shatter-Skies | Undefined | ~ 3,000 | N/A | N/A | Chaos Theory, Drama, Irony, Luck, Causality, Philosophy | Part of the Lyric Law Ministry. Focused on studying the events and threads of the world holistically. |
Academas yi Ardenaraii Ethoritaas | Public University | Deschareis | 1384 | est. 54,000 | Undergraduate/Postgraduate, PhD | 4-6yrs | Magecraft, Liberal Arts, Linguistics, Alchemy, Military Science | The most prestigious institution in Ardenarai, usually catered to schooling students belonging to noble families, while more practical subjects are left to private universities. |
University of Alpenheim | Public University | Alpskamesto | 1473 | est. 28,000 | Undergraduate/Postgraduate, PhD | 6-8yrs | Liberal Arts, Linguistics, Engineering, Law, Ethics and Moral Philosophy, Religion, Architecture, Forensics | It is one of the most popular colleges in Dairana, and somewhat prestigious. It has an acceptance rate of 20%. |
University of Cured | Public University | Cured, Bemjev Canton | 1448 | est. 130,000 | Undergraduate, Master's, Doctorate | 6+ | Liberal Arts, Visual Arts, Music, Linguistics, Literature, Medicine, Philosophy, Religion, Government & Law, Athletics | The University of Cured is the largest, both in landmass and population size, university in Kyldigard. It was one of the few locations permitted to recieve and send information from within the nation prior to the Open Nation Act of 1613. It has an acceptance rate of 44%. |
Kyldigard University | Public University | Muremysct, Central Muremysct Canton | 1425 | est. 48,000 | Undergraduate, Master's, Doctorate | 5+ | The Sciences, Visual Arts, Medicine, History, Engineering, Government & Law, Athletics, Mathematics | Kyldigard University is one of two Muremysctjiz universities to open in 1425 A.R., the other being its rival college, the University of Muremysct. Although usually playful, this rivalry has sometimes boiled over into legitimate conflict and has even caused fights with single-digit numbers of casualties to occur. Kyldigard University is a very prestigious school, like most large universities within Kyldigard. It has an acceptance rate of 16%. |
University of Muremysct | Public University | Muremysct, South Muremysct Canton | 1425 | est. 50,000 | Undergraduate, Master's, Doctorate | 5-6+ | Visual Arts, Liberal Arts, Literature, Philosophy, Theology, Government & Law, Medicine, History, Archaeology, Cultural Studies, Athletics, Music, Biological Science | The University of Muremysct is a large bayside university in Southern Muremysct known for its renowned biology program, archaeology and philosophy programs, as well of its tolerance of and significant role in the formation of the Dymbylawev (a.k.a. Modernist) youth subculture. It officially stands as the rival school to Kyldigard University and is known as the more laid-back of the two schools. Although still prestigious to be accepted into, the University of Muremysct is notoriously less respected by other prestigious universities for its sometimes more avant-garde and experimental approaches to teaching and at the same time very sought-after by many different types of people. It has an acceptance rate of 21%. |
Scimji College | Public College | Scimji, Gardyŋuscimji Canton | 1011 | est. 500 | Doctorate, Master's, Scimji Collegiate Accolade | c. 10-22+ | Visual Arts, Music, Philosophy, Literature, Fine Arts, Magical Studies | Scimji College is a specialty college in the city of Scimji, Gardyŋuscimji Canton. It is world-renowned for its top-tier courses, professors, and lodging, and infamous for its tiny acceptance rate and non-linear path to graduation, with many students spending up to or above two decades before being allowed to graduate. Scimji College is cloaked in mystery and very closed off from the public, and while it takes in almost 1 million applications per semester, it only takes in on average 14 students per year, all of which are typically considered geniuses or prodigies. It is also the only college in Kyldigard which has proven to successfully teach Ascension in its Magical Studies course to more than one student. It officially states that it has an acceptance rate of 0.0007%, although this number is likely much lower since most applications go unrecorded and unread. |
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