I run a series of Academy RPs. Each Academy is in a different country and specializes in different careers. I have set up hidden Laws of Magick which you will learn when you get to the Career Exploration Classes.I have many creatures that you may 'buy'. But let's start at the beginning.

Basic Education  will teach you all about the different Magicks so that you will be safe and can handle low grade Magicks. You can quickly learn a trade and set up a shop after you finish the Basic Education Classes.
 while in Basic Education, Classes start out with Meditation. Breakfast will follow. 
All of the Academies are on the idea of taking courses on your own or if you prefer, a group classes situation may be had. You will be doing experiments and exercises in all of your classes.

After you have passed Basic Education, you may take Career Exploration. In this class, you will do a few exercises about what you expect in Life. Quizzes are about what kind of a career would be best suited to you, what guild you would like to be, what pet, companion and Patronus you might have. 
At the end of the classes, you must make such decisions as to what you will do for a career. Trade School is simple and needed or Higher Education Courses.

During Higher Education Courses, you will learn a specific career, many careers have the same classes as each other. You will work towards a very specialized Career.

There are 2 other things that are done. 
Summer Break Trip and Independent Study Classes which are designed to make you a well round person.

I do hope that this explains what is done without giving away any surprises. If you have any questions. just Ask!