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Brúarskóli was established in 2003 and is a special school for children experiencing serious mental, behavioral, or social difficulties. Brúarskóli operates from four locations in Reykjavík: in Vesturhlíð, two divisions in Brúarhús (younger and older) in Húsaskóli, on Dalbraut at BUGL, and in Stuðlar.
The goal of Brúarskóli is to work in a positive way to improve students' behavior, teach them new behaviors and praise everything done well. Support students in finding and strengthening their strengths. The school environment should be encouraging and constructive. We prioritize the needs and best interests of the student.
Brúarskóli is a primary school operated by Reykjavík City for students in the primary school grades:
Brúarskóli activities are divided into:
The aim of the school is to make students more qualified to study in a public primary school. The main emphasis is on providing students with instruction according to the interest and ability of each one and on enhancing and improving social and interaction skills. Teaching is done in small study groups and is individualized.
Brúarskóli is for students who have poor social skills and are so socially and behaviorally disadvantaged that they struggle to attend a regular school without significant support. Brúarskóli has many tools to assist students, such as: