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.
Enrolment
Here you can apply for upper secondary school and check the status of applications.
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Do you want to be part of the important project of building a strong backdrop for the school community?
We are looking for ambitious people who want to work in a professional and fun work environment with great staff who are committed to reform, development and service.
All students will have guaranteed places in secondary schools
A total of 4,677 applications for places in secondary schools in Iceland were received in the autumn of 2024, but enrollment has now been completed. It is nice to report that all new students from elementary schools who applied have been admitted. All applications for vocational studies could therefore be accepted, but in recent years a large part of the students has had to be turned away due to lack of facilities and teachers.