19th July 2024

The office is closed

Our office will be closed from 22nd of July but we will return to work on 6 August.

10th July 2024

90% passed Icelandic language test for citizenship

The Icelandic language test for citizenship was held from 14 to 31 May. It is a pleasure to report that 90% of the 460 who took the test met the basic requirements for Icelandic knowledge for Icelandic citizenship.

27th June 2024

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.

24th June 2024

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.

10th June 2024

A huge Slice of Story 2024

Risatómar smásögur, which contains stories by 26 children aged 6 - 12, has now been published for the seventh time at The Directorate of Education and School Services. The publication of Risatómar smásögur is part of the cooperative project Sögur, which hosted its awards ceremony on RÚV last Saturday.

7th June 2024

Summer Reading 2024

The reading hero – In Skarkalabær everything is going crazy!

21st May 2024

Improved and harmonised procedures for the reception and education of children of foreign origin

Recently, an agreement was signed in our building on the development project Education Receives Culture (MEMM). It is intended to promote the acceptance and active participation of children of foreign origin in Icelandic society. The project is part of the Government's comprehensive vision on foreigners and the action plan on the issue of the Icelandic language.

26th April 2024

Ég veit - new web

It is a real joy to tell you about the new website we just launched. Ég veit is a website for kindergarten and elementary schools that addresses violence, abuse, bullying and children’s rights.

22nd April 2024

Orðatorg

We are extremely proud to introduce Orðatorg, which marks a turning point in publishing material for teaching Icelandic as a second language.

2nd April 2024

A turning point in Icelandic schooling

Today the Centre for Education and School Services is in operation, which will play a key role in promoting the education system and implementing the government’s education policy.