Author's Note

So this is a new project from me, and it's very different from anything I've ever done.

Basically this started when I wanted to write a fic about a character starting at Beauxbatons, and after a couple of Google searches it occurred to me that JK Rowling left every other magical school pretty blank apart from what they were called and some basic information about them.

Which got me started on wondering how each school would work and how it would differ. What is their history? What are their houses - do they have any? What do they look like? How would students be sorted?

So this is my idea of how different wizarding schools would work. Would love to hear your thoughts!

Each chapter will be a different aspect of the school, and hopefully I can get onto dissecting all of them!

- Andy -

Beauxbatons Academy of Magic

L'ACADEMIE DE MAGIE DE BEAUXBATONS

"Plus Forts Ensemble"

Stronger together

Part 1: School Motto, Uniforms, Classes, Clubs, and Overview

School Motto

"Plus Forts Ensemble"

Stronger together

School Coat of Arms

The Beauxbatons coat of arms consists of two golden wands crossed over one another, each shooting three stars in front of a pale blue background. The coat of arms is gilded in silver vines and flowers.

Uniform

Male

The male uniform is made up of dark grey slacks, a grey silk vest, and a powdered blue dress shirt in the same shade as the girls' uniform. Males are expected to wear dark brogues or oxford shoes with a wooden heel. In formal occasions, boys will wear a blazer identical to the girls' and also a brimmed felt navy hat. While travelling, boys are permitted to wear a dark blue cashmere cloak.

Female

The female students of Beauxbatons must wear a silk knee length dress with long sleeves, buttons, and a collar. The dress is fitted in the stomach and waist and free flows from the waist down. Students must wear semi-opaque dark tights with heeled or flat blue brogues. For formal occasions, students will wear a pale blue blazer with royal blue lining on the edges, female students will also wear a curved cone shaped hat or beret. When travelling, female students are permitted to wear a silk blue travelling cloak, lined in cashmere.

Both male and female students wear brooches pinned to their left breast with their house's coat of arms. The Student Council members may wear their badges beneath their house badge. Only brown messenger bags, satchels, briefcases, and backpacks made of leather are appropriate school bags.

An Overview of the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic

Founded in 11th Century, summer 1264 – the founders were heavily influenced by the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Great Britain.

The founders of Beauxbatons wanted to create a safe place for young French witches and wizards to learn how to harness their magic and control it. They began by teaching classes in their own regions and their classes quickly gained popularity.

In 1262 work began on the Beauxbatons Chateau in the Pyreneese – funded by Estienne Flamel.

In 1264, Beauxbatons officially opened and in August of that year, took its first intake of students. The school quickly grew in size and recognition. And it is now one of the most prestigious wizarding schools in the wizarding world.

Beauxbatons is known for being one of the most innovative schools in the world and takes great pride in emphasising their teaching of the arts and of the natural world. Co-founder Cateline Flamel pioneered the arts and music classes while the husband of Blanchefleur Allard – Crespine Allard – taught the first syllabus for magical students on non-magic people's history and anthropology.

Students started off being predominantly French and eventually Spanish, Portuguese, Belgian, Dutch, and Luxmebourgian students started applying and attending the academy. There are a small number of British and Scandinavian students each year.

Beauxbatons takes part in an exchange program with the Durmstrang Institute – where they send three of their top students away to experience the Durmstrang schooling system for a period of three months.

Subjects, Lessons, and Extra Curricular Activities

Core Classes

These classes are mandatory and students must pass these to earn their Certificate of Ordinary Wizarding Levels (COWLs).

Alchemy: Years 1 - 6

Charms: Years 1 - 6

Transfiguration: Years 1 - 6

Magical Creatures and Plants: Years 1 - 6

History of Magic: Years 1 - 6

Etiquette (does not contribute to COWLs): Years 1 - 7

Elective Classes

Students may choose one or two of these subjects in their third and fourth years.

Divination

Musical Studies

Magical Cultures and Societies

Ancient Runes

Foreign Languages - Veela, Mermish, Gobbledegook, Latin, Troll, Spanish, Bulgarian

Visual Art - sculpting, painting, drawing

Arithmancy

Astronomy

Advanced Alchemy, Charms or Transfiguration (approved by Heads of Houses)

History of Non-Magic Peoples

Extra Curricular Activities

Students at Beauxbatons may choose to participate in as many extra curricular activities as they wish. They may also start their own clubs, with the permission of their Heads of House.

Beauxbatons Quidditch League

The league has three divisions, three teams for each house, and throughout the year they play against each other to win the Quidditch League Cup and an additional 500 house points

Magical Creatures Society

Magical Plants Society

Astronomy and Divination Society

Arts and Music Collective

Advanced Alchemy/Charms/Transfiguration Peer Support Club

Beauxbatons Student Council

Each year, students are elected by their peers to be student representatives. The student council advocates for student rights, hosts events and activities, and has a range of responsibilities including: reporting inappropriate behaviour, patrolling the grounds, and pairing up with first year students to make their transition easier

These are the roles in the Beauxbatons Student Council:

Council Chairmen/women - a final year representative from each Beauxbatons house

Council Members - two representatives (a boy and girl) from fifth, sixth, and seventh year of the houses. A total of 24 council members serve on the Student Council

Beauxbatons Wizards' Chess Competition

Experimental Alchemy Club

Duelling Club

Chocolate Frog Card Appreciation Society

The Languages Club

Beauxbatons Duelling Competition

Care of Magical Horses - assisting the gamekeeper in caring for the magical horses that roam the grounds

Gardening Club

Hunting Society - only during spring months

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