in the same year the number of teachers in town elementary schools was 1141 men and 1872 women. In rural elementary schools the number of pupils in that year was 307,485, and of teachers 5231 men and 2812 women. Intermediate and Secondary Schools. The so- called «middle» (intermediate) and gymnasium (secondary) schools, which are not compulsory, are based upon the seventh class of the element- ary school. The <artium» (final examination of the secondary school) gives entrance to the university and the technical colleges. The period of instruction is normally three years intermediate and three years secondary. The intermediate and secondary schools are State, Municipal, or private. The private schools, which are constantly becom- ing fewer in number, are based on school fees. The others are supported primarily by govern- ment or municipal grants. Some intermediary schools give free education. On completing his secondary education the pupil may continue his training at the University, the Agricultural College (of university rank), the Trondheim Technical College (of university rank), and at the two-years’ teaching colleges. (The <artium» examination is not required for entrance to the four-years’ teaching colleges). For elementary school children who do not continue in the intermediate school, but wish to continue their education for a short period, there are Continuation Schools of various kinds; and 45