They are both variants of VWO Norway: the traditional but now discontinued gymnasium led to the completion of examen artium. This has now been succeeded by a 2, 3, or 4-year program (videregående skole), depending on course path taken, starting at the age of 15/16, culminating with an exam that qualifies for university matriculation (studiekompetanse). Poland: gimnazjum was the name of the 3-year Polish compulsory middle school, starting at age of 12 or 13, following 6 years of primary school.