Language Center
The Language Center is a specialized office that administers the Norwegian, Swedish and Polish language courses. The Language Center is run by the City of Reykjavík and also offers its services to other municipalities. The Language Center offers distance learning, on-site teaching, and counseling for schools nationwide, as well as remote and on-site Polish lessons for Reykjavík City primary schools. We follow the national curriculum for primary schools, both the general part and section 20. Polish is taught according to the Polish curriculum for students studying abroad, but we also follow the national curriculum for primary schools.
Study requirements
Students must have basic knowledge of Norwegian, Swedish, or Polish to begin studies at the Language Center.
Frequently asked questions about the Language Center
Here you can find answers to questions such as: Which students can learn Swedish, Norwegian, or Polish instead of Danish?
Registration
Want to enroll students in Polish, Swedish or Norwegian classes? Only schools can enroll students in classes at the Language Center. The Language Center's registration page has instructions for school staff nationwide.
Fee schedule
The Language Center is run by Reykjavík City and is free for Reykjavík City primary schools. Private primary schools and other municipalities purchase services from Reykjavík City according to annually updated fees. The price is the same for distance learning and on-site learning. Teaching consultation is cheaper as schools handle both teaching and educational assessment themselves.
Learning structure at the Language Center
Students must attend all classes, even those held after regular school hours. For distance learning, logging in and completing weekly assignments counts as attendance. Students should work as much on the material as their peers do in Danish.
Where is the Language Center located?
Since January 1, 2023, the Language Center has been part of Hvassaleitisskóli, with its office located at Hvassaleitisskóli. However, activities take place across the capital area and include remote teaching for select classes. The Language Center employs skilled teachers in the three languages and project managers for each.
