The school
Norðlingaskóli is a primary school for students in grades 1-10th The school operates the Klapparholt after-school program for students in grades 1-4th
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.
The office is open from 7:45am to 3:30pm daily, except Fridays when it closes at 2:30pm. The school's phone number is 411 7640 and email address is nordlingaskoli@reykjavik.is
School activities
Operational plan
The operational plan outlines the school's vision, strategy and key priorities for the upcoming school year.
- Operational plan 2025-2026
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School development plan - improvement plan 2025-2026
School council
- Norðlingaskóli School Council 2025–2026
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Norðlingaskóli School Council meeting minutes
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 Education states: "Students are required to follow the directions of teachers and school staff in all school-related matters, abide by school rules, and maintain generally accepted standards of conduct in their interactions with staff and fellow students.
- Norðlingaskóli school guidelines
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Reykjavík City rules on school attendance
The school emphasizes student punctuality. All children aged 6 to 16 must attend school, and parents/guardians are responsible for their enrollment, attendance, and participation. If attendance issues arise, parents/guardians and the school must respond. To ensure effective responses, Reykjavík's primary schools follow unified guidelines and rules.
- Reykjavík City attendance rules
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Guidelines for school attendance and student participation at Norðlingaskóli
Mentor
Mentor is an information system for students, parents and school staff. Guardians and students receive a Mentor password. On the family page, guardians can view their children's schedules, homework, educational assessments, attendance and more.
- View Mentor
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Mentor - handbook for guardians
Parent cooperation
The operational plan provides more details about the focus on school-home partnership.
- Parent Association board 2025-2026
- Teacher liaisons with class representatives 2025-2026
Primary school meals
School meals are free for the 2025-2026 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.
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 parents and enhance their involvement in schooling.
Every Reykjavík City school has an active parent association.
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.
Assessment of school operations
The goal of assessing and monitoring quality is to provide insight into schooling, its outcomes, and its development.
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.