Hvassaleitisskóli
Primary school, grades 1–7
Stóragerði 11a
108 Reykjavík
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.
School calendar
The Hvassaleitisskóli school calendar lists the planning days as well as other important information for parents and guardians.
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.
Parents/guardians must now register for the school lunch program in the Matartíminn system and select which weekdays their children will eat. Students should choose the same weekdays each week, such as every Tuesday and/or every Thursday. More information and instructions are on the Matartíminn/Abler website.
About Hvassaleitisskóli
Hvassaleitisskóli is a comprehensive primary school with 190 students in grades 1-7. The school has about 190 students. Most of our students come from Austurborg preschool. After completing the 7th grade, most students transfer to Réttarholtsskóli, where they complete their primary education.
At Hvassaleitisskóli, we focus on putting students and their needs first. This school year, we will start implementing guidance learning along with the disciplinary policy of Positive Discipline. At the youngest level, teaching is based on beginner reading methods, and at the mid-level, there is a development project called "Soup", which is interdisciplinary teaching. The school has an active autism division called the Masters Division, where 9 students are studying.
The after-school program Krakkakot is for children in grades 1 to 4, and the youth center Tónabær offers diverse and enjoyable activities for children and adolescents.
- Iðunn Pála Guðjónsdóttir, Principal
- María Birgisdóttir, Head of Division and Deputy-Principal
- Hildur Ösp Hafberg, Head of Division and Developmental Therapist
- Kristín Rannveig Jónsdóttir, Head of Division
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.
The contact person for Hvassaleitisskóli is: In progress
For more information about the legislation and services, visit the website at farsaeldbarna.is
Hvassaleitisskóli 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 Hvassaleitisskóli'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. All schools in Reykjavík City have an active parent association.