After-school program FAQ
Here you will find frequently asked questions and answers about after-school programs.
List of questions
How do I enroll my child in an after-school program?
Registration takes place through the Vala registration website each February/March. An application must be made each year and it is valid for one school year at a time (August-June).
How much does it cost for a child to attend an after-school program?
Who is the registered payer for the after-school program?
The person who logs in with an electronic ID and starts the application process is registered as a payer for the after-school program.
What is the after-school program at my child's primary school?
You can see all of the City’s after-school programs by districts, as well as what primary school they are attached to. You can also find information about the addresses and phone numbers of the after-school programs.
How do you contact me and why?
The director of after-school program uses registered email addresses to send messages to parents. In that way, parents/guardians receive regular news of their activities, announcements, and other information.
Are after-school programs open on school holidays?
Yes, the after-school programs are open from 8am when there are parent-teacher interviews, on professional development days, and during Christmas and Easter break, and you need to register specifically to attend those days. The after-school programs are closed during the primary schools’ winter holidays.
What is the extended attendance?
If you make use of the services between 8am and 1:40pm on days for parent interview and teachers’ professional development, or during Christmas and Easter break, you must pay for that according to the schedule of fees. Regardless, children can stay in after-school programs on those days from 1:40pm to 5pm without paying separately. There is no sibling discount for the extended stay.
How do I change the hours of stay at an after-school program?
The parent logs in to the Vala registration site where you can see the current registration and make changes.
What are Reykjavík City’s Recreational Vouchers/Recreation Cards?
The Recreation Card is a grant system for the recreation of children and adolescents ages 6-18 with legal residence in Reykjavík. The objective and purpose of the Recreation Card is that all children and youth in Reykjavík can participate in constructive recreation regardless of their economic or social situation.
Is it possible to use the Recreational Voucher/Recreation Card to pay for the after-school programs’ summer activities?
No, you cannot use the Recreation Card for regular week-long summer workshops.
Where can I get an overview of my child's registration?
A parent can visit the Vala registration site to see an overview of their children's registration. There, parents can see what after-school program their child attends. Parents can also see what days children are registered, whether children can go home by themselves, and at what time. The parent can change their children's registration in the same place.
What is the cost for extended attendance?
If you make use of the services between 8am and 1:40pm on days for parent interview and teachers’ professional development, or during Christmas and Easter break, you must pay for that according to the schedule of fees. Regardless, children can stay in after-school programs on those days from 1:40pm to 5pm without paying separately. Sibling discounts are not granted on extended attendance these dates.