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Hlíðaskóli
Primary school, grades 1–10
Hamrahlíð 2
105 Reykjavík
School calendar
The Hlíðaskóli school calendar lists the planning days as well as other important information for parents and guardians.
Primary school meals
Most primary school students take part in the lunch program. The cost of school meals is the same at all schools. And, you do not need to pay for school lunch for more than two children from the same household.
About Hlíðaskóli
Hlíðaskóli is a comprehensive primary school for 1st-10th grade students. The school operates according to the Compulsory School Act, the National Curriculum for primary schools, and the policies set by Reykjavík's education authorities. The school's policy is based on the fundamental elements of education that are intertwined in the school's curriculum. Our school incorporates a democratic learning environment, creativity, and expression across a range of arts and crafts subjects. The school has a division for sign language and all students receive some training in Icelandic sign language.
Eldflaugin After-School Program is for children in 1st to 4th grade at Hlíðaskóli, and Gleðibankinn Youth Center offers a variety of fun activities for children and adolescents.
- Principal: Berglind Stefánsdóttir.
- Assistant Principal: Aðalheiður Bragadóttir
- Head of the Support Program: Oddný Yngvadóttir
- Head of the Sign Language Division: Signý Rut Friðjónsdóttir
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 contact person in the child's immediate environment, such as in preschool or primary school. The contact person offers information and guidance on services and ensures that children and guardians have unhindered access to these services. Children, youth, and guardians can contact the school contact person to request integrated services.
The contact person for Hlíðaskóli is: Signý Friðjónsdóttir
For more information about the legislation and services, visit the website at farsaeldbarna.is
Is your child starting primary school?
On this page, you will find useful information about starting primary school. As, for example, what the children have to take with them to school and whether the children will get food during school hours.
Hlíðaskóli school district
There are several school districts in Reykjavík and each child has priority in their district school. Nevertheless, all parents have the choice to apply to any school in the city for their children according to the rules on school districts, applications, and admission. Here is information on which streets belong to Hlíðaskóli's school district.
Parent cooperation
We are all in this together, and as the proverb goes it takes a village to raise a child. Reykjavík City schools make targeted efforts to consult with and increase parent involvement in school activities. Every Reykjavík City school has an active parent association. The role of the parent association is to enhance the school's efforts, foster student well-being, and reinforce connections between home and school.
