The Directorate of Education and School Services
The Directorate of Education and School Services promotes excellence in education and the well-being of all children and young people. It does this through strong support and targeted services to preschools, elementary schools and secondary schools throughout the country.
Educational Materials
One of the responsibilities of the Directorate of Education and School Services is the publication of educational materials that support students in their learning and teachers in their work.
Matsferill
The Directorate of Education and School Services is committed to supporting teaching and learning through the development of assessment tools. Matsferill (the Icelandic Student Assessment System (ISAS)) is a collection of assessment instruments that schools can use to evaluate students’ progress in specific areas of their learning.
Icelandic language test for citizenship
Those applying for Icelandic citizenship may have to take an Icelandic test to demonstrate their Icelandic language skills.
News and announcements
6th November 2025
The Icelandic Education Awards 2025
The Icelandic Education Awards 2025 were presented at a formal ceremony at ...
16th September 2025
Icelandic language test for applicants for Icelandic citizenship - haust 2025
The Icelandic language test for applicants for Icelandic citizenship will be ...
18th July 2025
The office is closed
Our office will be closed for the summer holidays for the next two weeks. We ...