Athenaeum

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The Athenaeum is a school in Ilyrium. Students matriculate to the Athenaeum after graduating from the Institute.

Years

The two years spent at the Athenaeum are known as Year 3 and Year 4 (Years 1 and 2 are spent at the Institute). The course of study is decided by an advisory committee, made up of the mentor, an Institute advisor, and an Athenaeum advisor. The amount of Athenaeum Study and Apprenticeship is decided prior to the student beginning at the Athenaeum but can be adjusted as necessary.

History

The Athenaeum was built in 92 CE. It has remained largely unchanged since then, except for additions.

Course of study

Athenaeum Study

Athenaeum Study is the term used to denote the amount of classroom education a witch receives as part of their Athenaeum education. Some witches have a lot of Athenaeum Study, while some have little.

Apprenticeship

Main article: Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships are the practical part of a witch's Athenaeum education. It involves an apprentice applying to a mentor, who then accepts them into a rigorous on-the-job Apprenticeship.

Graduation

Graduation from the Athenaeum is dependent upon the successful completion of an Apprenticeship (decided by the aforementioned committee that decides the Athenaeum education) as well as successful completion of 75% of their Athenaeum Study, however little or a lot that may be.
Witches must graduate from the Athenaeum; however, many exceptions, exemptions, and other changes can be made to a witch's education to ensure that every witch receives the education they deserve and that aids them in being successful.
Graduation from the Athenaeum is an important event in a witch's life and is a cause for celebration; many witches have parties and receive gifts for their Athenaeum graduation.

Founding Date

92 CE

Type

University / Educational complex

Parent Location

Ilyrium

Owning Organization

Council