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      26. Aug 2026Ministry of Education and Children, Education

      Education

      Education Ministry of Education and Children Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education The Ministry of Education and Children is responsible for the implementation of legislation pertaining to all school levels from pre-primary and compulsory education through upper secondary school. This includes the tasks of creating curriculum guides for pre-primary, compulsory and upper secondary schools, issuing regulations and planning educational reforms. The Ministry is also responsible for the implementation of legislation pertaining to continuing and adult education

      11. Mar 2026Ministry of Education and Children, Education

      Curriculum

      Mynd: iStock Curriculum Ministry of Education and Children Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education The Icelandic national curriculum guide for preschools : 2012The Icelandic national curriculum guide for compulsory schools - with Subjects AreasThe Icelandic national curriculum guide for compulsory school : general section : 2012The Icelandic national curriculum guide for upper secondary school : general section : 2012 Table of Contents Overview Education Adult Education Curriculum Licence Applications Recognition of Professional Qualifications

      11. Mar 2026Ministry of Education and Children, Education

      Recognition of Professional Qualifications

      Recognition of Professional Qualifications Ministry of Education and Children Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation is responsible for the administration of affairs relating to the recognition of professional qualifications in Iceland. Anyone wishing to obtain recognition of their professional qualifications can seek answers at Island. is

      11. Mar 2026Ministry of Education and Children, Education

      Licence Applications

      Licence Applications Ministry of Education and Children Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education The Ministry of Education and Children is responsible for issuing teaching licences. The Act on the education, competency and recruitment of teachers and administrators of preschools, compulsory schools and upper secondary schools, No 95/2019, entered into force on 1 January 2020. Application form for a teacher's license Information on teacher's license - Island

      11. Mar 2026Ministry of Education and Children, Education

      Adult Education

      Adult Education Ministry of Education and Children Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education Adult education is aimed at providing adults who have limited formal schooling with suitable educational opportunities and facilitating their renewed study, as provided for in Act No. 27/2010. Basic adult education services include three aspects, i

      07. Nov 2025Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education, Culture, Education, Foreign Affairs, Human Rights and Equality, UNESCO, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education

      Iceland concludes successful term on UNESCO’s Executive Board

      Iceland concluded today its four-year period on the Executive Board of UNESCO during the 43rd General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

      20. Mar 2025Education, Ministry of Education and Children

      ISTP 2025: International Summit on the Teaching Profession in Reykjavík

      The International Summit on the Teaching Profession, ISTP 2025, takes place in Reykjavík, Iceland on 24-26 March 2025. Twenty-five ministers of education from leading countries in the field of education, along with heads of teacher associations, will attend the Summit to discuss education reforms.

      20. Mar 2025Education, Ministry of Education and Children

      ISTP 2025: International Summit on the Teaching Profession in Reykjavík

      The International Summit on the Teaching Profession, ISTP 2025, takes place in Reykjavík, Iceland on 24-26 March 2025. Twenty-five ministers of education from leading countries in the field of education, along with heads of teacher associations, will attend the Summit to discuss education reforms.

      03. Jan 2025Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education, Education, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education

      Exposition on Performance-Based University Funding Available in English

      The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation has published an Exposition on Performance-Based University Funding in English.

      06. Dec 2024Legislation, Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education, Regulations, Education, Acts of Parliament

      Rules pertaining to the quality assurance of learning, teaching and research in Icelandic higher education institutions no. 1165/2024

      06 December 2024 / Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education Rules pertaining to the quality assurance of learning, teaching and research in Icelandic higher education institutions no. 1165/2024 The rules contained apply to quality assurance of teaching and research in higher education, as carried out through each institution’s internal reviews and through periodic external reviews by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation. Rules pertaining to the quality assurance of learning, teaching and research in Icelandic higher education institutions

      09. Jan 2023Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education, Education, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education

      Iceland ratifies the Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education

      On December 5, 2022, Iceland and Andorra ratified the UNESCO Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education, thus becoming the 19th and 20th UNESCO Member States to do so. As twenty states must ratify the Convention for it to enter into force, these two ratifications mark a turning point, as the Convention will now become legally binding for the Member States that have committed themselves to it.

      17. Nov 2021Education, Foreign Nationals, UNESCO, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education and Children

      Iceland elected to the UNESCO Executive Board

      Iceland has been elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation at its ongoing General Conference in Paris. Iceland received 168 votes in today’s election.

      10. Nov 2021Ministry of Education and Children, Culture, Education, Foreign Affairs, UNESCO, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Paris

      Iceland’s candidacy emphases presented at the UNESCO General Conference

      Delegates of Iceland have presented their points of emphases for Iceland’s Executive Board candidacy to the UNESCO General Conference. Iceland has been increasing its activities and contributions to development cooperation within UNESCO in recent years.

      05. Nov 2021Education, Ministry of Education and Children, Reports

      Education Policy 2030 - First Action Plan

      The first action plan of Iceland's Education Policy 2030 outlines the implementation of educational reforms in 2021-2024.

      04. Nov 2021Education, Ministry of Education and Children, Reports

      Education Policy 2030

      Education Policy 2030 outlines the Icelandic government's plans for educational reforms from 2021 to 2030.

      08. May 2021Ministry of Education and Children, Science Research and Innovation, Education

      Memorandum of Cooperation signed on Cooperation between Iceland and Japan: Education, Science, Technology and Innovation

      Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, Minister of Education, Science and Culture, had a bilateral meeting with Koichi HAGIUDA, Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

      23. Feb 2021Ministry of Education and Children, Ministry of Health, Prime Ministers Office, Education, Covid-19, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Significant easing of domestic restrictions in Iceland to take effect tomorrow

      The Government of Iceland announced today new loosening on COVID-19 measures. The general limit on gatherings will be raised from 20 to 50, with ongoing emphasis on distancing and other personal precautions. As of tomorrow, a general limit of 150 people within confined areas will apply to higher level schooling, including universities.

      06. Oct 2020Mission, Consulate General of Iceland in Winnipeg, Education, Culture, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      Icelandic Government Scholarship Open for Application

      The Icelandic Ministry of Education, Science and Culture awards annually a number of scholarships for studies in Icelandic as a second language at the University of Iceland, Reykjavík. The scholarship program is administrated by the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies.

      22. Nov 2017Annað, Education, Ministry of Education and Children, Legislation, Acts of Parliament

      Upper Secondary Education Act No 92/2008

      22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Upper Secondary Education Act No 92/2008 Upper Secondary Education Act No 92/2008 Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

      22. Nov 2017Annað, Education, Science Research and Innovation, Ministry of Education and Children, Regulations, Legislation, Acts of Parliament

      Rules pertaining to doctoral studies at higher education institutions

      22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Rules pertaining to doctoral studies at higher education institutions Rules pertaining to doctoral studies at higher education institutions Tags Education Science Research and Innovation Ministry of Education and Children Regulations Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

      22. Nov 2017Annað, Education, Ministry of Education and Children, Acts of Parliament, Legislation

      Preschool Act No.90/2008

      22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Preschool Act No. 90/2008 Preschool Act No. 90/2008 Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

      22. Nov 2017Annað, Education, Ministry of Education and Children, Acts of Parliament, Legislation

      Icelandic Student Loan Fund Act No. 21/1992

      22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Icelandic Student Loan Fund Act No. 21/1992 Icelandic Student Loan Fund Act No. 21/1992 Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

      22. Nov 2017Education, Science Research and Innovation, Acts of Parliament, Legislation, Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education

      Higher Education Act No 63/2006

      22 November 2017 / Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education Higher Education Act No 63/2006 Higher Education Act No 63/2006 Tags Education Science Research and Innovation Acts of Parliament Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

      22. Nov 2017Annað, Education, Ministry of Education and Children, Acts of Parliament, Legislation

      Educational Grants Act No. 79/2003

      22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Educational Grants Act No. 79/2003 Educational Grants Act No. 79/2003 Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

      22. Nov 2017Education, Ministry of Education and Children, Acts of Parliament, Legislation

      Educational and Vocational Guidance Practitioners Act No 35/2009

      22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Educational and Vocational Guidance Practitioners Act No 35/2009 Educational and Vocational Guidance Practitioners Act No 35/2009 Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

      22. Nov 2017Annað, Education, Ministry of Education and Children, Legislation, Acts of Parliament

      Directorate of Education Act No 91/2015

      22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Directorate of Education Act No 91/2015 Directorate of Education Act No 91/2015 Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

      22. Nov 2017Education, Ministry of Education and Children, Acts of Parliament, Legislation

      Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communication Centre Act No 129/1990

      22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communication Centre Act No 129/1990 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communication Centre Act No 129/1990 Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

      22. Nov 2017Education, Ministry of Education and Children, Acts of Parliament, Legislation

      Compulsory School Act No 91/2008

      22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Compulsory School Act No 91/2008 Compulsory School Act No 91/2008 Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

      22. Nov 2017Education, Acts of Parliament, Legislation, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Adult Education Act No 27/2010

      22 November 2017 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Adult Education Act No 27/2010 Adult Education Act No 27/2010 Tags Education Acts of Parliament Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

      22. Nov 2017Annað, Culture, Education, Acts of Parliament, Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education, Legislation

      Act respecting the status of the Icelandic language and Icelandic sign language No 61/2011

      22 November 2017 / Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education Act respecting the status of the Icelandic language and Icelandic sign language No 61/2011 Act respecting the status of the Icelandic language and Icelandic sign language No 61/2011 Tags Culture Education Acts of Parliament Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

      22. Nov 2017Annað, Education, Science Research and Innovation, Ministry of Education and Children, Acts of Parliament, Legislation

      Act on public higher education institutions No 85/2008

      22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Act on public higher education institutions No 85/2008 Act on public higher education institutions No 85/2008 Tags Education Science Research and Innovation Ministry of Education and Children Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

      22. Nov 2017Annað, Education, Ministry of Education and Children, Acts of Parliament, Legislation

      Act on workplace training fund No 71/2012

      22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Act on workplace training fund No 71/2012 Act on workplace training fund No 71/2012 Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

      01. Sep 2015Legislation, Foreign Nationals, Science Research and Innovation, Education, Acts of Parliament

      Act on the recognition of professional qualifications for the pursuit of an activity in Iceland 2010 No 26

      01 September 2015 / Act on the recognition of professional qualifications for the pursuit of an activity in Iceland 2010 No 26 Act on the recognition of professional qualifications for the pursuit of an activity in Iceland No 26/2010 Tags Foreign Nationals Science Research and Innovation Education Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

      15. May 2014Reports, Education, Ministry of Education and Children

      The Icelandic national curriculum guide for compulsory schools - with Subjects Areas

      15 May 2014 / Ministry of Education and Children The Icelandic national curriculum guide for compulsory schools - with Subjects Areas The Icelandic national curriculum guide for compulsory schools - with Subjects Areas Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Go back

      22. May 2012Reports, Education, Ministry of Education and Children

      The Icelandic national curriculum guide for upper secondary school : general section : 2012

      22 May 2012 / Ministry of Education and Children The Icelandic national curriculum guide for upper secondary school : general section : 2012 The Icelandic national curriculum guide for upper secondary school : general section : 2012 Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Go back

      15. May 2012Reports, Education, Ministry of Education and Children

      The Icelandic national curriculum guide for compulsory school : general section : 2012

      15 May 2012 / Ministry of Education and Children The Icelandic national curriculum guide for compulsory school : general section : 2012 The Icelandic national curriculum guide for compulsory school : general section : 2012 Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Go back

      22. Jan 2012Reports, Education, Ministry of Education and Children

      Towards a strategy to prevent dropout in Iceland - Result of the OECD Iceland Workshop Preventing dropout in upper secondary schools in Iceland

      22 January 2012 / Ministry of Education and Children Towards a strategy to prevent dropout in Iceland - Result of the OECD Iceland Workshop Preventing dropout in upper secondary schools in Iceland Towards a strategy to prevent dropout in Iceland - Result of the OECD Iceland Workshop Preventing dropout in upper secondary schools in Iceland Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Go back

      22. Jan 2012Reports, Education, Ministry of Education and Children

      The Icelandic national curriculum guide for preschools : 2012

      22 January 2012 / Ministry of Education and Children The Icelandic national curriculum guide for preschools : 2012 The Icelandic national curriculum guide for preschools : 2012 Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Go back

      22. Aug 2011Reports, Education, Ministry of Education and Children

      Modernisation of Higher Education in Europe: Funding and the Social Dimension 2011

      22 August 2011 / Ministry of Education and Children Modernisation of Higher Education in Europe: Funding and the Social Dimension 2011 Modernisation of Higher Education in Europe: Funding and the Social Dimension 2011 Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Go back

      30. Jun 2011Reports, Education, Ministry of Education and Children

      Science and Technology Policy for Iceland 2010-2012 - Building on solid foundations

      30 June 2011 / Ministry of Education and Children Science and Technology Policy for Iceland 2010-2012 - Building on solid foundations Science and Technology Policy for Iceland 2010-2012 - Building on solid foundations Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Go back

      20. Oct 2010Reports, Education, Ministry of Education and Children

      The Nordic Youth Research among 16 to 19 year old in Åland Islands, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden

      20 October 2010 / Ministry of Education and Children The Nordic Youth Research among 16 to 19 year old in Åland Islands, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden The Nordic Youth Research among 16 to 19 year old in Åland Islands, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden - October 2010 Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Go back

      09. Aug 2010Reports, Education, Ministry of Education and Children

      Policy on Public Universities

      09 August 2010 / Ministry of Education and Children Policy on Public Universities Policy on Public Universities Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Go back

      22. Jun 2010Reports, Education, Ministry of Education and Children

      Policy-making for LIFELONG LEARNING

      22 June 2010 / Ministry of Education and Children Policy-making for LIFELONG LEARNING Policy-making for LIFELONG LEARNING The Development of Education Policy in Iceland in the context of Europe Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Go back

      22. Nov 2009Reports, Education, Ministry of Education and Children

      Youth College Students 16 to 20 years

      22 November 2009 / Ministry of Education and Children Youth College Students 16 to 20 years Youth College Students 16 to 20 years Education, culture, leisure, sports activities and future vision among college youth in Iceland Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Go back

      15. Nov 2008Reports, Education, Ministry of Education and Children

      National summary sheets on education systems in Europe and ongoing reforms - Iceland

      15 November 2008 / Ministry of Education and Children National summary sheets on education systems in Europe and ongoing reforms - Iceland National summary sheets on education systems in Europe and ongoing reforms - Iceland (PDF- 91KB) Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Go back

      01. Nov 2008Reports, Education, Ministry of Education and Children

      Icelandic National Report - Bologna 2008

      01 November 2008 / Ministry of Education and Children Icelandic National Report - Bologna 2008 Icelandic National Report - Bologna 2008 Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Go back

      22. Nov 2007Reports, Education, Ministry of Education and Children

      Nordic Declaration on the Recognition of Qualifications Concerning Higher Education - Report to the Nordic Council of Ministers

      22 November 2007 / Ministry of Education and Children Nordic Declaration on the Recognition of Qualifications Concerning Higher Education - Report to the Nordic Council of Ministers Nordic Declaration on the Recognition of Qualifications Concerning Higher Education - Report to the Nordic Council of Ministers - 2007 Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Go back

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