About 50 percent of Sweden's adult population pursues studies in one form or another. A specifically Scandinavian form of adult education is the folk high school. The largest number of adult learners attend the study circles organized by the local branches of Sweden's educational associations. Formal adult education is offered by the local education committees in all of Sweden's 284 municipalities and, in certain educational fields, by the 23 county councils. In addition, two national schools for adults provide supplementary educational opportunities. Municipal authorities are required to organize a special form of adult education known as basic education for adults who are illiterate. Swedish language instruction for adult immigrants is offered free of charge. Public libraries and audiovisual centers play an important role in adult education. Labor market training is any program for which allowances are granted for vocational training by the National Labor Market Board. Personnel and in-house education is financed by employers. Sweden's two largest employee organizations also sponsor training programs. Radio, television, and correspondence schools are also available. The government inspects and finances adult education to a large extent. The rapid growth in adult education has been aided by collaboration among the agencies and organizations involved. (YLB)