Brúarskóli
Special school, grades 3 to 10
Vesturhlíð 3
105 Reykjavík
About Brúarskóli
Brúarskóli is a special school for children and adolescents facing significant mental, behavioral, or social difficulties. Brúarskóli operates in four locations in Reykjavík. In Vesturhlíð, in Brúarhús at Húsaskóli, on Dalbraut at BUGL, and in Stuðlar.
Brúarskóli is a temporary school arrangement with the goal of strengthening students and supporting them so they may be better equipped to study in a regular primary school. The focus is on working in a positive way to improve student behavior and praising them for what they do well. In addition, efforts are made to strengthen and enhance the students' social and interaction skills. Teaching occurs in small study groups and is individually tailored to the needs of each student.
Brúarskóli also has an advisory role towards general primary schools concerning difficult student behavior.
School administrators
Principal: Björk Jónsdóttir
Assistant Principal: Ólafur Björnsson
Head of Division for Brúarhús: Guðrún Vala Jónsdóttir
Head of Division at Dalbraut: Birna Hjaltadóttir
Head of Counseling: Ingunn Eyjólfsdóttir
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted on provided forms, which you can find below. The student's home school must also submit an application at the same time.
Primary school meals
School meals are free for the 2024-2025 school year. However, the school still needs to track information about allergies and intolerances and limit food waste. Students must register for the school lunch program as before.
Students registered last year will be automatically enrolled. Others need to register. Change the registration at matur.vala.is.
Activities
School calendar
Here is the school calendar for Brúarskóli. The school calendar lists the planning days as well as other important information for parents and guardians.
School curriculum
Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Brúarskóli? In the school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to learning and work.
Parent guide
The Brúarskóli parent guide is designed to provide information about the school's operations. It contains a wide range of practical information for parents about activities at Brúarskóli. The aim is to ensure that all parents are well-informed and aware of the school's work.
Child prosperity
The Act on the Integration of Services in the Interest of Children’s Prosperity has come into effect. The goal is to ensure children and guardians receive the right assistance, at the right time, from the right parties. Families and children in need of early support have guaranteed access to a prosperity contact in the child's immediate environment, such as in preschool or primary school. The prosperity contact offers information and guidance on services and ensures that children and guardians have unhindered access to these services. Children, youth, and guardians can reach the school prosperity contact to request integrated services.
Brúarskóli contact person: Björk Jónsdóttir