Wizarding Exams (O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s)

Wizarding Exams, known as O.W.L.s (Ordinary Wizarding Levels) and N.E.W.T.s (Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Tests), are standardized assessments in the Harry Potter universe. O.W.L.s are typically taken by students around age 15, serving as a broad evaluation of their magical knowledge across various subjects, and are essential for progressing in their education. N.E.W.T.s are more advanced and taken after O.W.L.s, determining eligibility for specialized careers or further magical training. Both exams involve written and practical components, and successful results influence a wizard or witch’s educational and career opportunities within the magical community.