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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

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.

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.

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 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 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

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

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

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