Al Leyan

Space faring Species from the Dran'tis sector of the Beta quadrant. Al-Leyan's are a meticulous species that take great pride in perfection and attention to detail, notably stronger than Humans due to the heightened gravity of their home world, their muscles are denser, not everything though is a plus to an Al-Leyan. The dense atmosphere on the home world renders them succeptible to asthma type symptoms when off world, although this can be contained and managed via medication, and so, is not a great problem...

Educational System

Early Education

All Al-Leyan children are raised by the Haemachuo organisation. They are taken from their biological parents as soon as they are born, the parents must say goodbye immediately or not at all and are not given time to bond with the child. The children are taken to the nearest Haemachuo educational facility, which is usually situated near the birthing units (small medical facilities that deal exclusively with pregnancy and birthing.) where the infants are born. Each child is assigned a Haemachuo carer and is raised alongside 3 other children. The facility takes care of all the childrens developmental and educational needs. It is also responsible for moulding all infants into model members of society, ensuring they receive the same care, treatment and opportunities in a safe and peaceful environment.

The Haemachuo facility carers and teachers are trained to pick up on any developmental difficulties that may cause problems for a child later on in life and deal with it. In this way they ensure that every child grows up with the correct values and is well adjusted to lead balanced lives as laid out in the The Fallen Branch. All Al-Leyans are conditioned from birth to live by the rules laid out in that text and are rigorously taught from it and about the importance of conformity. The punishment for straying from the rules and guidelines is reconditioning. Repeated offending is very rare and results in stronger action being taken.

Students are given basic education in a wide range of standard subjects ranging from cooking, gardening, IT and admin, business, science, crafts and creative arts, language, sport and more. Once it has been established where each child's strengths lie they are given more tailored education to help them reach their maximum potential.

Secondary Education

Secondary Education is also provided by the Haemachuo Organisation and begins from the age of 13 and continues for six years until the child reaches the age of 18. At the end of this six year stretch they will sit exams for the subjects they've studied and to test the knowledge and understanding of The Fallen Branch. If a student should fail they must return to education for another year, their skills and ability level is reassessed and an educational program is tailored to prevent the same thing happening again. The education through these final six years is more advanced and tailored to the individual who typically studies 9-10 subjects whilst continuing to study The Fallen Branch. Students are also given more responsibility and freedom in their living arrangements gradually, allowing them to transition to living on their own and supporting themselves.

All students take a FALL year to travel and learn, or do work experience after graduating. After this time they are free to return to advanced (University) level education, or pursue a career of their choice. This year in travel or work experience gives young Al-Leyans a break from education and chance to consider where the future might lie for them. It is a time for reflecting on the lessons of The Fallen Branch, bonding with family, adjusting to life outside the Haemachuo facility. While each student is now more free than they have ever been their progress is still monitored to make sure they are settling into society properly. Adjustments are made when problems are spotted. Parents and other family members also played a key role in ensuring that their sons or daughters were settling in properly.