Höfuðborgarsvæðið
In the capital area
Höfuðborgarsvæðið
A wide choice of language courses is available. The following list is to help those interested in finding an appropriate one but is by no means complete. Information on other courses not mentioned here is well appreciated.
Alþjóðasetur - Intercultural Centre
Laugavegur 71
101 Reykjavík
Tel.: (+354) 530-9311
Email: asetur@asetur.is
The Intercultural Centre offers two types of courses. On the one hand, there is instruction that emphasises the spoken Icelandic useful for everyday communication. On the other hand, there are courses which are designed for varying fields of work and are taught at workplaces. The emphasis is on teaching related to the job and to ordinary communication. Advanced courses are also offered..
Háskóli Íslands - University of Iceland
Nýi garður
101 Reykjavík
Tel.: (+354) 525-4400
Email: hug@hi.is
Icelandic for foreign students
The Department of Humanities at the University of Iceland offers a programme in Icelandic for international students towards a BA degree.
Iðnskólinn í Reykjavík, IR - The Reykjavík Technical College
Skólavörðuholti
101 Reykjavík
Sími: (+354) 522-6500
Netfang: ir@ir.is
The Multicultural School has two programmes of study, a study programme for disabled students and a study programme for new citizens of Iceland. The study programme for new citizens of Iceland is intensive with emphasis on Icelandic, computer subjects and mathematics. The programme is intended for recent immigrants who want to learn Icelandic and adapt their knowledge of English, mathematics and computer subjects to the requirements of Icelandic upper secondary schools.
Kvöldskóli Kópavogs - The Kópavogur evening school
Snælandsskóli
Furugrund
200 Kópavogur
Tel.: (+354) 564-1507
Email: kvoldskoli@kopavogur.is
The evening school in Kópavogur has an Icelandic course for beginners as well as two advanced courses. Instruction deals with grammar along with the spoken and written language. The emphasis is on everyday communication.
Landnemaskólinn - The Settlers School
Tel.: (+354) 510-7500
Email: efling@efling.is
This joint project of the Mímir continuing education centre and the trade union Eflingar offers a 120-hour course which emphasises spoken Icelandic and gaining a practical acquaintance with Icelandic society. The course is designed for the needs of people in the job market who do not have Icelandic as their native language. The school operates in several places around Iceland, arranging lesson times with workplace supervisors in order to avoid conflicts between work and studies. It is possible to use this course to shorten Icelandic secondary-school programmes by 10 credits.
- The school is located in a regular appartment because it suits well small groups and diverse studies. Students go on field-trips, cook and eat together regularly, using their Icelandic in a real situation.
Lemme Linda Saukas
Tel.: (+354) 691-4369
Email: lemmelind@visir.is
Icelandic as foreign language – private lessons or lessons in small groups (max. 4 persons). Individualized program according to the wishes and knowledge of each student. The number of lessons and time according to agreement. Also writing lessons by e-mail.
Mímir-símenntun - Mímir continuing education centre
Ofanleiti 2
103 Reykjavík
Tel.: (+354) 580-1800
Email: mimir@mimir.is
The Mímir school for continuing education offers specifically designed courses for speakers with varying first languages. Icelandic lessons are offered for people whose mother tongue is Arabian or Spanish or Russian, for people from Eastern Europe and from the Nordic countries, and for Chinese, Polish, Thai and Vietnamese people. A fast-paced course is offered in written and spoken Icelandic, and there is a wide choice of courses at various levels of proficiency. Both daytime and evening courses are available.
Námsflokkar Hafnarfjarðar
The department of continuing education in Hafnarfjörður
Skólabraut 1
220 Hafnarfjörður
Tel.: (+354) 585-5860
Email: namsfl@hafnarfjordur.is
The adult education school of Hafnarfjörður offers beginner and advanced courses. Generally courses are taught in the evenings, but courses are also offered that are taught in the workplace.
