Knowing the language can ease your way through society.

There are more opportunities on the job market for those who understand and speak Icelandic.

You can also follow your children better in society, school, and sports.

In Suðurnes

• Miðstöð símenntunar á Suðurnesjum (MSS)
• Saga Akademía

On university level

• Háskóli Íslands

In addition, there is an app called Bara tala that works as a support for learning Icelandic. Information about Bara tala can be obtained from the Academy's website.

All information about courses and the tuition fees can be found on the schools' websites.

Lifelong learning centers provide education for adults in Iceland.

One lifelong learning center is operating in Suðurnes. It is Miðstöð símenntunar á Suðurnesjum (MSS).

In Iceland, educational materials have been developed for community education for adult immigrants.

The course is called Landneminn and contains important information about Iceland and the rights and responsibilities individuals have  in Icelandic society.

Information about the cost of the courses can be found at the educational institution that conducts them.

Refugees receive subsidized courses only after their residence permit has been granted. 

People are encouraged to contact MSS and/or Vinnumálastofnun.

Secondary schools belong to the third level of education. The schools are variously referred to as polytechnics, secondary schools, vocational schools, or high schools.

Studying in secondary school is not compulsory, but according to the law, education is compulsory until the age of 18.

Those who have completed primary school education, have a primary school certificate, have received an equivalent basic education, or have reached the age of 16 can start studying in secondary school.

The vast majority of children continue their studies after primary school.

General information about secondary schools can be found on these website 

• National Institute of Education 
• Ísland.is 
• Council of Ministers

When compulsory education ends in primary school, the vast majority of children continue their studies in secondary school. There is a choice between going to a vocational education or general academics. 

Students who are starting their studies at secondary schools are diverse, and therefore the curriculum is based on offering diverse study paths.

More information on secondary schools can be found on Ísland.is website. 

There are two secondary schools operating in Suðurnes.

• Fjölbrautaskóli Suðurnesja
• Menntaskólinn á Ásbrú

Many young people attend secondary schools outside the region, drive to Reykjavík, or attend boarding schools elsewhere in more rural places in Iceland.

An overview of secondary schools in Iceland can be found on  the National Institute of Education website.

Information on registration in secondary school can be found on the National Institute of Education website.

The lifelong learning center in Suðurnes (MSS) provides adult education in Suðurnes and works to promote the continuous and further education for all residents of Suðurnes.  That increases education in the area and the quality of life of the residents.

Information about course offerings, tuition fees, and study arrangements can be found on the MSS website.

Keilir is a center for science, education, and business that specializes in personal service to students. There are 2 study paths available in addition to a secondary school in video game development. 

The studypaths are:

• Háskólabrú
• Heilsuakademían
• Menntaskólinn Ásbrú

Saga Academy is a language school.

Information about course offerings, tuition fees, and study arrangements is available on the Saga Akademía website.

There are seven universities in Iceland. Three are private and four are publicly funded.

There is no university located in Suðurnes, but an overview of universities in Iceland can be found on  Ísland.is website

General information about the university can also be found on the Multicultural Center website.

Within educational institutions on a university level, there are various departments and study programs, research centers as well as service organizations and offices.

More information about each school's course offerings and admission requirements can be found on their websites.

An overview of the universities can be found on Ísland.is website.

Information on registration procedures and admission requirements can be found on the website of each university.

An Overview of the universities can be found on Ísland.is website

Tuition fees are not required at public universities, but all students are required to pay a registration fee.

Information about the Tuition fees can be found on the website of each university.

An overview of the universities can be found on Ísland.is website

It is possible to have an assessment of whether a study that has been conducted abroad is assessed as valid or for credits for another study in Iceland.

The ENIC/NARIC office in Iceland handles such evaluations. 

ENIC stands for European Network of Information Centers of the Council of Europe and UNESCO and NARIC stands for National Academic Recognition Information Centers of the European Union.

More information can be found on ENIC/NARIC Website

Most university studies in Iceland are taught in Icelandic. Textbooks and academic articles are often in English.

Various subjects are also taught in English.

More information can be found on the Universities website.