The school
Víkurskóli, a new primary school in northern Grafarvogur, opened on August 1, 2020.
Víkurskóli is for students in grades 8 to 10 who went to Borgaskóli and Engjaskóli. There are about 240 students. Víkurskóli emphasizes innovation. Innovation is the key to new solutions, improved processes, and the solution of difficult subjects. A school of innovation supports these abilities in its teaching methods and the way we approach subjects.
Vígyn youth center is for the school's students and provides a variety of entertaining activities for adolescents.
Team teaching
Students benefit most from doing, experiencing, reflecting and discussing. Víkurskóli, therefore, emphasizes integration and team teaching. Team teaching increases teacher collaboration within and between grade levels. This approach allows teachers to better use their talents and strengths with colleagues.
Formative learning
Formative learning methodology is paramount at Víkurskóli. Professional education requires diverse teaching methods, exploring innovations, experimenting and developing theories of practice. The goal is to empower Víkurskóli staff and students for an enjoyable and successful journey. For the school to be an effective learning community, its culture must support continuous staff learning. Víkurskóli has received Reykjavík City's Rainbow Certification, which we're very proud of.
Thinking classroom in mathematics
The Thinking Classroom approach uses different teaching methods in mathematics that focus on increasing student activity and encouraging independent thinking and collaboration. This method is based on the research of education scholars. The goal is to help students apply mathematics in various situations, build deeper understanding and critical thinking skills, and emphasize student collaboration and teacher teamwork. This teaching method draws from the research of many education scholars, and Peter Liljedahl is one of the key figures behind the approach.
School administrators
- Principal: Þuríður Óttarsdóttir
- Assistant Principal: Svava Margrét Ingvarsdóttir
- The head of division is Kristín Halla Þórisdóttir
- Head of the Support Program: Ingibjörg Gunnlaugsdóttir
- Head of IT: Vala Nönn Gautsdóttir
- The school and career counselor is Margrét Rósa Haraldsdóttir
School activities
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. All schools in Reykjavík City have an active parent association.
School rules
The foundation of good school operations is for each person to respect others and themselves. Everyone engaged in schooling should have the opportunity to carry out their work without disruption or harassment. The school reviews its rules annually. Parents learn about the rules at informational meetings. Homeroom teachers also review them with students at the start of the school year.
Víkurskóli school rules:
- we are kind to one another, respect diversity and recognize that every individual matters
- we take responsibility for our words and actions
- we show determination and perseverance in our studies and work
- we work together on projects and assignments
- we take good care of our school building and grounds
- we promote healthy lifestyles
- we approach each day with positivity and joy
Assessment of school operations
Assessment and quality oversight aim to provide information about school operations, their outcomes, and how they're developing.
Víkurskóli school district
There are several school districts in Reykjavík and each child has 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 the streets in Austurbæjarskóli's school district.