First~year students had to take:Transfiguration,Charms,Potions,History of Magic,Defence Against the Dark Arts,Astronomy,and Herbology,classes that were mandatory throughout their first five years of magical education.

First~years,and anly first~years,were required to take Flying class,where they learned the basic commands to give their broomstick,as well as basic tricks and tips for riding,as most of the first~years had probably never flown before arriving at Hogwarts.

1.First~year restrictions

Parents are reminded that first~years are not allowed their own broomsticks

First years could not go to Hogsmeade with the students in the third year or above,and were not permitted to have their own broomstick inside the scholl grounds until the second year.They were further forbidden from taking Divination,Muggle Studies,Study of Ancient Runes,Care of Magical Creatures and Arithmancy until the third year,and Appiration and Alchemy until the sixth year.

2.Required textbooks

.Magical Drafts and Potions

.The Standard Book of Spells,Grade 1

.The Dark Forces:A Guide to Self~Protection

.One thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi

.A History of Magic

.A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration

.Magical Theory

.Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them