Eighty years ago, Beacon Academy was founded in the Kingdom of Vale following the end of the Great War. Along with the other three Huntsmen academies, Beacon was founded in order to train Huntsmen and Huntresses to slay the Creatures of Grimm. In the 80 years since the founding of the Academy, Beacon has trained generations of Huntsmen and Huntresses, including Team STRQ.
In addition to its role of training future warriors, the Academy also plays an important role in worldwide security. The current headmaster, Professor Ozpin, along with Glynda Goodwitch and staff members of other schools, are part of a clandestine group which actively works to protect the world from threats. In addition, Vale's Cross Continental Transmit tower, which is vital for long-distance communication across Remnant, was also built in the center of the Beacon campus.
Beacon lies along the east edge of the city of Vale, and has a wide river that runs through part of it. Airships are used to transport new students to the academy. A port is seen at the bottom of the cliffs next to Beacon Academy, implying that naval transportation is also possible. Beacon's boundaries appear to extend rather far, including the large Emerald Forest and some surrounding terrain, such as the Beacon Cliff. The academy also holds field trips in areas such as the Forever Fall forest.
Beacon Academy is a residential/boarding-type school, with its students residing in dormitories on the campus. The school seems to provide all living facilities, including hygiene, food, and laundry. However, students are not restricted to the campus outside lessons, and frequently spend their weekends in Vale.
In order to be accepted into Beacon, students typically go to combat schools, such as Signal Academy, in order to prepare for the Academy's rigorous entrance exam. Some candidates may be invited to the school after showing exceptional skill. However, attending previous combat schools does not seem to be a prerequisite, as some entrants are talented enough to pass the exam without transcripts. Students are generally admitted at around age seventeen, although there are some exceptions.
In addition to its role of training future warriors, the Academy also plays an important role in worldwide security. The current headmaster, Professor Ozpin, along with Glynda Goodwitch and staff members of other schools, are part of a clandestine group which actively works to protect the world from threats. In addition, Vale's Cross Continental Transmit tower, which is vital for long-distance communication across Remnant, was also built in the center of the Beacon campus.
Beacon lies along the east edge of the city of Vale, and has a wide river that runs through part of it. Airships are used to transport new students to the academy. A port is seen at the bottom of the cliffs next to Beacon Academy, implying that naval transportation is also possible. Beacon's boundaries appear to extend rather far, including the large Emerald Forest and some surrounding terrain, such as the Beacon Cliff. The academy also holds field trips in areas such as the Forever Fall forest.
Beacon Academy is a residential/boarding-type school, with its students residing in dormitories on the campus. The school seems to provide all living facilities, including hygiene, food, and laundry. However, students are not restricted to the campus outside lessons, and frequently spend their weekends in Vale.
In order to be accepted into Beacon, students typically go to combat schools, such as Signal Academy, in order to prepare for the Academy's rigorous entrance exam. Some candidates may be invited to the school after showing exceptional skill. However, attending previous combat schools does not seem to be a prerequisite, as some entrants are talented enough to pass the exam without transcripts. Students are generally admitted at around age seventeen, although there are some exceptions.
