Do wizarding schools exist?

There are eleven long-established and prestigious wizarding schools worldwide, all of which are registered with the International Confederation of Wizards.
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Is there an actual school like Hogwarts?

Trinity-Pawling School, New York

Although Trinity-Pawling is an all-boys school, you'll find some features that resemble the magical Hogwarts campus within its large 230-acre campus overlooking the scenic Hudson River Valley.
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What are the 12 wizarding schools?

Magic schools in JK Rowling's wizarding world - what you need to know
  • Hogwarts. Hogwarts, Scotland. ...
  • Beauxbatons. Beauxbatons, France Illustration: Pottermore. ...
  • Durmstrang. Durmstrang, Northern Europe (precise location as yet unknown). ...
  • Mahoutokoro. Mahoutokoro, Japan. ...
  • Uagadou. ...
  • Castelobruxo. ...
  • Ilvermorny.
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What are the 7 wizarding schools?

The 7 8 schools are:
  • Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Scotland)
  • Beauxbatons Academy of Magic (France)
  • Castelobruxo (Central Brazil)
  • Durmstrang Institute (Northern Europe)
  • Ilvermorny (Eastern North America)
  • Mahoutokoro School of Magic (Japan)
  • Uagadou School of Magic (Uganda)
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Is the Wizarding World real?

The Wizarding World (previously known as J. K. Rowling's Wizarding World) is a fantasy media franchise and shared fictional universe centred on the Harry Potter novel series by J. K. Rowling.
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Is Hogwarts a real castle?

Harry Potter fans may not know the exact location of an American Hogwarts, but the real one exists in England. Alnwick Castle stood in for the famed wizarding school in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
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How do you enter Hogwarts?

There's no hassel at all to gain admission (unlike actual college sites), you just put in your contact details, and of course get placed in a house of your choice. Sadly, there is no Sorting Hat. But you do get a letter of acceptance, signed by Minerva McGonagall.
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Is Ilvermorny a real school?

A new story on Pottermore reveals that Ilvermorny, the American Hogwarts, is in Massachusetts.
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Is there any wizarding school in India?

Institutes like Magic World, Magic Academy, the Delhi School of Magic (DSM), International Academy of Illusion and Magic (IAIM), also in Delhi, and the Institute of Magic And Allied Arts (IMAA) in Bengaluru offer year-long courses for the serious practitioner.
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Can you visit Hogwarts in real-life?

Since 2012, visitors have been able to explore the real sets. A special attraction is the giant model of Hogwarts - the Harry Potter castle - actually used in the film. It's a model - so you can't stroll through it of course, but you can wander around these extraordinary sets: The Great Hall.
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Could an American go to Hogwarts?

In an interview shortly before the release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in 2000, J. K. Rowling responded to a question about whether American children could attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry by stating, "No, they have their own school.
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Can you get a letter from Hogwarts?

How the Hogwarts letter is delivered? The letter is written on parchment paper and delivered to the recipient by owl, except in the case of Muggle-borns, where the acceptance letter is delivered in person by a member of the Hogwarts faculty, a special messenger, who explains everything to the student and parents.
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Is Harry Potter banned in India?

BBC NEWS | South Asia | 'Potter in Calcutta' banned. Two unofficial Harry Potter books have been withdrawn from sale in India after demands from lawyers for author JK Rowling. Rowling demanded the withdrawal of both books and an apology from the publishers for using the Harry Potter name.
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Where can I learn magic in India?

  • Institutes. . Indian Brotherhood of Magicians (Regd.), ...
  • The Sorcar Magic University, managed by P.C Sorcar (Jr.) — Kolkata (W.B)
  • Kismat Magic Institute, managed by Magician Rajath — Howrah (W.B)
  • Prasanthi HRD centre, managed by Magician Pattabhi Ram (AP)
  • Jadu Maha Vidyalaya, managed by Swami Sarkar (Gwalior)
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Is Harry Potter famous in India?

Harry Potter's unmatched popularity in India is the reason Mr Guha decided to pick the series as opposed to Game of Thrones or Star Trek, he said.
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At what age do you go to Ilvermorny?

Like Hogwarts, children with magical abilities are enrolled at birth. They then receive their official enrollment letters around the age of twelve, whereupon they will conduct at least seven years of study at the magical institution.
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What Ilvermorny house is Slytherin?

There is no "Slytherin" at Ilvermorny; there is no house where students are labeled as "evil" or "trouble" once they're sorted into it. This means that at Ilvermorny, Draco might actually have had a chance to grow into someone better before almost being killed as revenge against his father.
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How do students get to Ilvermorny?

To accept your place in Ilvermorny, simply place the pendant around your neck. If you do not wish to attend Ilvermorny, leave the pendant in its case and send it to the Head of Admissions at Ilvermorny, Prof. Veruca Froid, via owl or similar.
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Is Hogwarts free to attend?

J.K. Rowling Says Hogwarts is Free

J.K. Rowling tweeted Friday that Hogwarts is tuition-free because the Ministry of Magic pays for all magical education expenses.
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Can you stay at Hogwarts?

You can now book a room at Hogwarts, the mythical wizarding academy attended by the boy wizard and his pals. Sort of. Since Hogwarts is, well, fictional, you can't really check-in. But, the Georgian House in London has transformed some guest rooms into Wizard's Chambers.
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At what age do you start Hogwarts?

It's explained that Hogwarts has a automatic magical record of children born with magical ability that are eligible for study at Hogwarts. Mcgonagall checks this record once a year to send acceptance letters to those children approaching their 11th year of age (so they students start between ages 10-11).
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Can Muggles see Hogwarts?

In Goblet of Fire, Hermione explains that Muggles cannot see Hogwarts: '[Hogwarts is] bewitched,' said Hermione. 'If a Muggle looks at it, all they see is a mouldering old ruin with a sign over the entrance saying DANGER, DO NOT ENTER, UNSAFE. '
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How much is tuition at Hogwarts?

Thanks to J.K. Rowling, Pottermore and the Internet at large, we can figure out how much Muggle money you'll be spending on your first year learning how to cast spells and look cute in a wizard's hat. The answer: about $43,301 USD per year.
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Can you visit Harry Potter sets?

As a Studio Tour, you will see the real sets used in the Harry Potter films, as well as countless props and special effects. You will spend several hours discovering how the films were made, going 'behind the scenes', seeing props, costumes and the amazing sets themselves.
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Why is the Goblet of Fire banned?

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The novel was originally challenged because it characterized authority as “stupid” and portrays “good witches and good magic.” Challenged, but retained in the New Haven, Conn. schools (2003) despite claims the series "makes witchcraft and wizardry alluring to children."
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