A free community singing project exploring Icelandic folk songs, language, culture, and connection When: May 26th – June 11th / Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 pm to 9 pm Where: Hafnar.haus (in Hafnarhúsið), Tryggvagata 17, 101 Reykjavík For whom: Icelandic learners and fluent Icelandic speakers For people learning Icelandic who want to: – practice speaking and pronunciation in a relaxed environment – build confidence using Icelandic socially – connect with Icelandic culture through music Recommended for people who have completed at least one Icelandic course or have lived in Iceland for one year or more For Icelandic speakers interested in: – learning traditional Icelandic folk songs – sharing language and culture through community – meeting people from diverse backgrounds No previous singing experience required. Sign up and more info: josie@eastofmoon.com East of Moon | Austan mána

An event by Menningarsendiherrar – Culture ambassadors A free entry event to celebrate diversity, food, and culture from around the world in a joyful, family – friendly atmosphere. A great opportunity to meet people from different cultures and experience:  Delicious food from different countries Handicrafts and art exhibitions Music and stage performances Fun and educational activities for the whole family Link to facebook event

Learning Icelandic helps you integrate into society and increases access to employment opportunities. Most new residents in Iceland are entitled to support for funding Icelandic lessons, for example through labour union benefits, unemployment benefits or social benefits. If you are not employed, please contact the social service or the Directorate of Labour to find out how you can sign up for Icelandic lessons.

Here you can find all kinds of material from the Multicultural Information Centre. Use the table of contents to see what this section has to offer.

Our aim is to enable every individual to become an active member of Icelandic society, no matter the background or where they come from. This web site provides information on many aspects of everyday life, administration in Iceland, about moving to and from Iceland and much more.  

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour and the Immigrant Council invite applications for grants from the Development Fund for Immigrant Issues. The fund’s purpose is to enhance research and development projects in the field of immigration issues with the goal of facilitating mutual integration of immigrants and Icelandic society. Grants will be awarded for projects which aim to: Act against prejudice, hate speech, violence, and multiple discrimination. Support language learning by using the language in social activities. Special emphasis is on projects for youth 16+ or adults. Equal participation of immigrants and host communities in joint projects such as promoting democratic participation in NGOs and in politics. Immigrant associations and interest groups are especially encouraged to apply.