Education

Haven schools operate similarly to U.K. schools, in that there is primary school (grades kindergarten through 5th), and secondary school (grades 6th through 12th). After a child attends these schools, he/she may choose to attend a tradesman school (which is basically just guided apprenticeship), or a university outside of Haven in order to continue his/her education.

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Primary school and secondary school in Haven are split between three different kinds: public school, private school, and homeschool. Public school is open to all species, while the only private schools in the city are for fae and shifters only. Homeschool is an option for any species.

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Besides basic classes that are found everywhere in the world – math, science, literature, etc. – Haven schools teach a wide range of other subjects, including supernatural biology, how to harness one’s magic or abilities, and even supernatural cuisine. When a child attends primary/secondary school in Haven, he/she is required to take courses that correspond with his/her species. For instance, shifter and werecreature children are required to take training courses on how to better control their transformations. Enchanted/Cursed human children are required to take courses on how to better control their abilities, and so on. These classes outside of one’s species-specific course list are available to take as electives.

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Public schools are not as well-maintained as private schools, and are often seen as the only option for the “misfit” races, or for poor shifters/fae. Private schools and public schools must complete the same requirements for their students to graduate, and homeschooled students must keep accurate records of their education in order to prove they are at the same level as (or most often, above the level of) their peers.

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Furthering education through outside university or trade is not required in Haven.