The school

Illustration of Viola with fellow students, parents and teacher

Norðlingaskóli is a primary school for students in grades 1-10.

The school opened in August 2005 and is located between Rauðavatn and Elliðavatn.

Norðlingaskóli's working and teaching approaches are based on ideas of an inclusive school and the emphasis areas of Reykjavík's Education Policy, which emphasize co-teaching, individualization, and staff teamwork.

School activities

Operational plan

The operational plan outlines the school's vision, strategy and key priorities for the upcoming school year.

School curriculum

Norðlingaskóli's school curriculum consists of the operational plan and information published on the school's website.
The operational plan presents Norðlingaskóli's vision, strategy and primary educational focus for the coming school term.
Lesson plans are part of the school curriculum and are available on the school's website.
Lesson plans describe the content and assessment methods, giving teachers, students and parents an overview of the curriculum.
  • View lesson plans (under development).

School standards

Norðlingaskóli serves as a workplace for students and staff while creating an inclusive school community with parents. The school aims to ensure everyone's well-being by following the same basic principles commonly found in most homes. This approach creates an environment where everyone can thrive and feel motivated to work.

The Act on Compulsory School states:

"Students must follow directions from teachers and school staff in all school-related matters, adhere to school rules and maintain appropriate behavior in their interactions with staff and fellow students.

Norðlingaskóli school guidelines

 

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.

Students registered last year will be automatically enrolled. Others need to register. Change the registration at matur.vala.is.

Change school meal registration Learn more about primary school lunch Norðlingaskóli menu
Illustration of Fjóla eating at school

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.

More about parent cooperation in primary schools More about parent activities at Norðlingaskóli
Teikning af Fjólu á leið í skólann ásamt fleiri nemendum og foreldrum

School council

Primary schools must have an active school council that serves as a forum for consultation between the principal and the school community on the school operation. The main role of the school council is to be a forum for all representatives of the school community to consult on school matters.

Evaluation of school activities

The goal of evaluating and monitoring the quality of work is to provide information about school activities, their results and development.

Internal evaluation of school activities at Norðlingaskóli More about external evaluation of primary school activities

Norðlingaskóli school district

Reykjavík has many school districts, and the child's registered address determines their district school.

 

Your child gets 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 Norðlingaskóli's school district.

View the Norðlingaskóli school district Rules on school districts, applications, and enrollment