Hogwarts
Scotland, United Kingdom
The most famous school of witchcraft and wizardry. Founded over a thousand years ago by the four founders.
Magic knows no borders
Schools of Magic Around the World
Hogwarts is the most famous, but not the only one. There are eight schools of magic spread across the continents, each with its own climate, customs and way of understanding magic.
Beauxbatons
Pyrenees, France
Elegant academy in the French mountains. Fleur Delacour represented Beauxbatons in the Triwizard Tournament.
Durmstrang
Northern Europe
Known for teaching the Dark Arts. Viktor Krum was its champion. Its location is a closely guarded secret.
Ilvermorny
Mount Greylock, USA
North American school with four houses: Horned Serpent, Pukwudgie, Thunderbird, and Wampus.
Castelobruxo
Brazil
Hidden in the Amazon rainforest, protected by Caipora spirits. Renowned for Herbology and Magizoology.
Mahoutokoro
Japan
Smallest of the eleven great schools. Students' robes change color as they advance.
Uagadou
Uganda, Africa
The largest of all wizarding schools. Acceptance letters are delivered in dreams.
Koldovstoretz
Russia
One of the most secretive schools. Students reportedly play Quidditch using uprooted trees instead of broomsticks.
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