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ding to their choice, for which their names have been 

 entered, and they do not go in for examinations. 



Regular students must pass an entrance examination, 

 which is quite easy. They are obliged to follow regularly 

 all the practical and theoretical lessons. 



At the end of each scholastic year they must pass an 

 examination in all the subjects taught during that year, to 

 enable them to pass to the next higher division. 



At the end of the 3 rd year of study, a thorough examina- 

 tion in the professional subjects is held for the Diploma of 

 Horticulture. 



The students, who gain 80 p. c. of the maximum marks 

 in this examination can obtain scholarships to allow them 

 to take up practical study at the Brussels State Botanic 

 Gardens or in a special horticultural establishment at 

 home or abroad. Those who make 90 p. c., may continue 

 their scientific studies for one more year. 



At the end of this period these graduated students can 

 present a report, followed by a special examination in the 

 particular subject they have studied, on account of which 

 a special Diploma may be granted them. 



The instruction of regular students of Belgian nationa- 

 lity is entirely free. Scholarships are offered by the 

 State, the Provinces and the Parishes to the best pupils who 

 are not well off. 



Regular students of other countries pay an annual fee of 

 160 francs. 



The school does not receive boarders. 



