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Reykjavik
Children and youth
Children in Reykjavik take part in solid school and recreation activities, giving them the education and experience to realize their dreams and positively impact their environment and society. They are from all over the world and speak a wide range of languages.
Reykjavik City provides a wide range of services to all these children and their families that contribute to their well-being and prosperity.
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- Preschools Learning in the first stage of school happens through play.
- Primary schools Dreams can come true.
- Recreation It just has to be fun.
- Day parents First steps away from home.
- Music education Music enriches and creates connections.
- Support program for children and families Services for children and families.
- Child protection Support for children and parents.
- Digital Growth Creative technologies.
- The School of Work Summer is the time.
- Learning and career counselling Adult classes and other things of interest.
- Hitt Husid Youth Center Center for young people.
- Jafnréttisskólinn Equality and sex education for all levels of schooling.
Primary schools
Children start compulsory primary school in the year they turn six. Parents have a choice of primary school, but if the number of pupils in individual schools has to be limited, students have priority in their school district.
Preschools
Reykjavik City operates over 60 preschools with almost 6,000 children. Children in preschool should enjoy their childhood and learn and develop playing together.
Day parents
Reykjavik has independent day parents who look after children from 6 months old. The City grants them work permits and carries out statutory supervision of their activities.
Child protection
Reykjavik Child Protective Services (CPS) assists children and parents with serious problems ensure the future well-being and safety of children through a wide range of counseling, support and professional solutions.
Music education
Music education is available for children and youth in all city districts, both in school orchestras and in music schools that have service contracts with Reykjavík City.
Recreation
In recreational activities, there is an opportunity to learn through play. Children increase their development and skills through a wide range of games and puzzles.
The School of Work
The main function of the Work School is to provide students from the final grades of primary school with constructive summer jobs, as well as education in a safe working environment. All students in grades 8, 9, and 10 can work on a wide range of assignments in Reykjavik, mostly involving gardening and maintenance.
Support program for children and families
The support program for children and families their includes a wide range of solutions that are implemented according to the needs of each individual. The options on offer include empowering classes and education, individual support, group work and parenting counseling.
Peer Education Center
The Peer Education Center is staffed with young people aged 16 to 20 who go and talk to other young people about the self-image and life in general. The philosophy is that it is better for young people to reach their peers than others.
Learning and career counselling
The Adult Educational Center of Reykjavík City offers learning and vocational guidance to Reykjavik residents over the age of 16. The emphasis is on finding suitable learning opportunities for everyone to empower them and improve their quality of life.
Digital Growth
Digital Growth is a support website for the introduction of advanced and creative technologies for the City’s schools and recreation. Here is information on learning devices, software and privacy and guidance for staff, students, and parents.
Hitt Húsið Youth Center
Hitt Húsið is a youth center for young people aged 16–25 in the fields of culture and art, leisure, information and advice, employment, and prevention. At Hitt Húsið Youth Center, young people can use the facilities to sing, dance, dream, create, learn, play, meet up, and more. Hitt Húsið Youth Center houses various associations and organizations for young people.
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