Christiania Burgher School (''Christiania Borger- og Realskole'' or ''Christiania Borgerskole'', commonly known as ''Borgerskolen'') was a private middle school in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway. It was founded in 1812 and prepared pupils for enrolment at Oslo Cathedral School.Holst, Victor, ''Kristiania borgerskole i gamle dage'', Christiania, Dybwad, 1913 The school was funded by

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and throughout the 19th century, its pupils belonged to affluent families, such as the

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and higher state officials. In the 20th century, the school received municipal subsidies and thus also pupils from less affluent backgrounds were able to attend. The school was closed down in 1932.

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