Assessment of primary school operations

The primary goal of external evaluation is to be instructive, progress-oriented, and improvement-focused, supporting better school and recreational activities.

The guiding principle of the assessment is that children and young people in the City feel comfortable, constantly progress, and receive upbringing and education for life and work.

Primary school assessment 2007-2019

Assessment of primary school operations 2019 – updated criteria

Assessment of primary school operations 2014-2018

Assessment of primary school operations 2007-2013

Comprehensive assessments were conducted in 43 primary schools in Reykjavík between 2007 and 2013. The assessments primarily serve as formative assessment, highlighting the strengths of each school and pointing out areas for improvement as opportunities for reform.

On average, 6-7 primary schools are evaluated each school year.

Here you can find the assessment reports for all the primary schools, but it's important to note that the oldest reports may not accurately reflect the current state of school operations.

 

Primary school quality criteria

The benchmarks and indicators for primary schools are organized into three chapters:

  1. Administration
  2. Education and teaching
  3. Internal evaluation

Benchmarks and indicators for quality primary school operations are grounded in laws and regulations governing school operations and the national curriculum for primary schools. In developing the criteria, the priorities of municipal school policies and the Teachers’ Association of Iceland were considered, along with the Common Future Vision for primary schooling (2007–2020). The benchmarks were last revised in 2022, taking into account the Act on the Integration of Services in the Interest of Children's Prosperity, no. 86. 2021, and the Education Policy 2030.

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