International School of Iceland

Iceland, Garðabær

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Icelandic

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 104

Type Co-educational

Opened 2004

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IB (MYP), Italian Curriculum

Taught languages Icelandic, Danish, Spanish, Mandarin

Typical class size 18

Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM

Clubs Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School

Introduction

International School of Iceland (ISI) is an English- and Icelandic-medium international school in Garðabær, Iceland. The Primary School follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with two streams for grades 1–6: English Stream and a bilingual Icelandic–English Stream. The core subjects include English, Icelandic (bilingual stream only), mathematics, IPC thematic units, gym, swimming, art, music, theatre, design, coding, and other STEAM activities. Learning targets align with Icelandic standards or the AERO Common Core Plus benchmarks. ISI is an authorized IB World School offering the Middle Years Program (MYP) for grades 7–10 and the Personal Project. The campus features a dedicated Mjölnir Martial Arts gym, a Learning Support Team, and Google Classroom/Managebac for learning management. The school embraces fieldwork through IPC and IPC unit integration, and uses MAP assessments for external measurement. ISI is accredited by the Middle States Association since 2017 and emphasizes inquiry, language development, and student wellbeing and resilience.

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The Essentials

Location

Garðabær, Iceland (Greater Reykjavík area). Address: Þórsgrund 2, 210 Garðabær.

Stages

Primary School; Middle Years Program (IB MYP)

Country affiliation

United States

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Fees

Application fees
- No specific application or non‑refundable registration fee amount is published in the school's public admissions materials; applications are submitted through the school's admissions process.

Tuition fees (structure by category)
- Tuition is charged according to family circumstance rather than a single flat rate. Families are classified into categories: Non‑Residents (no Icelandic kennitala / residency), Residents whose tuition is paid by a company (municipality voucher adjustments apply), Residents paying out of pocket (may apply for financial assistance), and Residents of Garðabær (a special municipal agreement affects rates). No per‑grade or per‑term numeric tuition amounts are published in the school's public fee information.

Tuition detail by year group / per term
- The school does not publish a public fee table with numeric tuition by year group or per term for the 2026/27 or prior academic years. Families are informed of exact per‑student tuition amounts and applicable municipal voucher adjustments directly through the school's admissions/finance process.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No standard public billing schedule (for example: annual, semester, or monthly installment timetable) or formal payment‑terms document with deadlines and penalties is published on the publicly accessible school pages. Billing schedules and accepted payment arrangements are handled directly by the school's finance office.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school operates as a day school serving students in the Greater Reykjavík area; there are no published boarding provisions or boarding fee schedules.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Lunch: there is a school lunch subscription link listed among the school's resources, indicating a separate lunch charge or subscription service for meals.
- Extracurriculars, field trips, specific course materials, school events, and optional services (for example after‑school care or special programs) are likely to carry additional charges, but no standard published price list for these items is available publicly.
- Uniform: no published mandatory uniform fee or uniform policy with pricing is available in the public materials.

Refund information
- No public, detailed refund policy or standard refund amounts for tuition, deposits, or extracurricular fees is published on the school's publicly accessible information pages. Refund terms (if any) are managed through the school's admissions/finance procedures.

Fee payment options (payment methods)
- The publicly available contact information lists the school office phone number and an administrative email; specific accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, online payment portal, etc.) are not published on the public pages. Families should arrange payment method details directly with the school's finance office.

Summary of findings and gaps
- The school's public materials describe how tuition rates are determined (by residency and payer category) and note processes such as municipal voucher eligibility and financial assistance, but do not publish numeric fee schedules, per‑year or per‑term tuition amounts, application fees, billing calendars, payment methods, refund rules, or itemized additional charges for the 2026/27 academic year (nor for the immediately prior year) in the public pages reviewed. For exact amounts, billing schedules, and payment options, those details are provided to families through the school's admissions and finance office.

Academics

Curriculum

Primary School Program uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The school offers two programs for grades 1-6: English Stream and Bilingual Stream (Icelandic-English). The Primary School Program includes English, Icelandic (bilingual program only), mathematics, IPC thematic units, gym, swimming, art, music, theatre, design, coding, and STEAM, and learning targets in other subjects align with AERO Common Core Plus standards and benchmarks or the Icelandic curriculum standards. The International School of Iceland is an authorized IB World School and offers the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) for grades 7-10. ISI is accredited by the Middle States Association since 2017.

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Admissions

1. Determine program and entry level. Primary School offers two streams: the English Stream for families temporarily located in Iceland, and the Bilingual Stream for Icelandic or bilingual students who live in Iceland. The English Stream is intended for families temporarily located in Iceland, including foreign-service dependents, families sent to Iceland by a business for a contracted period, and visiting scholars. The Bilingual Stream requires proficiency in Icelandic, and instruction takes place in Icelandic and English. The choice of stream depends on residency status and language needs, and the school aims to place children in a program that best fits the family's plans. 2. Middle School admission (grades 7-10). The International School of Iceland is authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB-MYP). It is an IB World School. IB World Schools share a philosophy of high-quality, challenging international education and ISI aligns its program with IB standards. 3. Admission forms. An online admission form is linked in the Admissions section; the form is hosted on Google Forms (forms.gle). Applications require completion of the form and submission of any requested documents. The school may request additional information as needed. 4. Application intake and merit-based review. The school accepts students throughout the academic year as long as a place is available. Each application is considered on its own merit, with the objective to ascertain that the prospective student would benefit from the school. The Admissions Team meets weekly during the regular school year to review applications, respond to emails, arrange and conduct online and in-person meetings, and communicate with current and previous schools. The process is thorough and may require time to complete. 5. Processing timeline. Families are asked for patience as steps are completed and the team guides them through the process. The team aims to keep applicants informed of progress and any additional requirements. Final decisions are communicated once the review is complete.

Scholarships

ISI offers financial assistance options. Non-residents pay full tuition and are not entitled to a municipality voucher. Residents paying out of pocket can apply for a Financial Assistance form to be eligible for a discounted rate. Residents with tuition paid by a company have the municipality voucher subtracted from full tuition, and residents must apply to their municipality annually to maintain eligibility. Residents living in Garðabær have a different tuition and fee structure and should contact ISI for clarification.

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FAQs

Where is the International School of Iceland located?

ISI is located in Garðabær, in the Greater Reykjavík area, at Þórsgrund 2, 210 Garðabær. It operates as a co‑educational day school that has been serving families since 2004.

What grade levels and programs does ISI offer?

ISI runs a Primary School for grades 1–6 with two streams (English Stream and Bilingual Icelandic‑English Stream). It also offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 7–10.

What curriculum frameworks guide ISI?

In the Primary years ISI uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with learning targets aligned to AERO Common Core Plus or Icelandic standards. For the Middle Years, ISI follows the IB MYP framework.

Is ISI a private, not‑for‑profit school?

Yes. ISI is a private, not‑for‑profit international school licensed by the Icelandic Ministry of Education, Science and Culture and the Garðabær municipality, with ties to U.S. oversight channels.

How does tuition work at ISI?

Tuition is determined by residency and payer category rather than a flat per‑year amount. Categories include Non‑Residents, Residents whose tuition is paid by a company, Residents paying out of pocket (eligible for financial assistance), and Residents of Garðabær under a municipal agreement.

What is the admissions process at ISI?

The process begins with selecting the appropriate program (English Stream or Bilingual Stream) and submitting an online admission form. The Admissions Team reviews applications, may request additional information, and communicates final decisions after meetings and assessments; places are offered throughout the year if spaces are available.

Are scholarships or financial aid available?

Yes. ISI offers financial assistance. Non‑residents typically pay full tuition, while residents may qualify for discounts or municipal voucher adjustments depending on their situation.

What is the primary curriculum and streams for grades 1–6?

The Primary School uses the IPC and offers two tracks: English Stream and Bilingual Stream (Icelandic–English). Icelandic language instruction is integrated in both streams, with the English Stream including an Icelandic Language/Culture class.

What about the IB MYP and the Personal Project?

ISI is an IB World School offering the IB Middle Years Programme for grades 7–10. The Personal Project was fully implemented in 2022–23 to support independent inquiry and product‑oriented learning.

What assessments and student support exist?

External measurement is provided through MAP assessments. ISI also has a Learning Support Team and a Student Support Team that coordinate counseling, personalized learning plans, and accommodations where needed.

What sports facilities does ISI offer?

ISI provides a core gym and swimming facilities. There is a dedicated Mjölnir Martial Arts gym with mats and equipment, and a Martial Arts Club that began in 2024 offering Tae Kwon Do, boxing, and kickboxing.

What learning and academic facilities support teaching?

Teaching uses the IPC framework in primary, with Google Classroom and Managebac for classwork and reporting, and MAP assessments for external measurement. A Learning Support Team supports individualized learning.

Are there special arts or clubs facilities?

Arts are integrated with IPC units across the curriculum. Extracurricular options include a Martial Arts Club, a municipality‑run Klakinn youth club for older students, and a Student Council that runs events throughout the year.

What extracurricular activities are available?

Beyond core subjects, ISI offers a Martial Arts Club, access to the Klakinn youth club for grades 8–10, a Student Council, year‑end trips for Middle School, and a full‑day mystery trip for 10th graders.

Does ISI offer leadership opportunities?

Yes. The ISI Student Council leads events for MYP students, and the IB MYP Personal Project fosters independent inquiry and leadership in planning and presenting learning outcomes.

What about field trips and events?

Middle School students typically take a year‑end trip, and 10th graders are invited to a full‑day mystery trip at the end of the year. ISI also emphasizes Well‑Being events like Prevention Week to support families.

How does safeguarding work at ISI?

ISI maintains a Child Protection Policy and provides ongoing staff training. The Well‑being Team oversees safeguarding, coordinates with external agencies when needed, and ensures confidentiality and proper reporting procedures.

What SEN/EAL support is available?

The school has a Learning Support Team and a Student Support Team that identify needs and coordinate services such as counseling and personalized learning plans, with accommodations as required.

What mental health resources are available?

A Well‑Being Team and a School Nurse provide ongoing mental health and health support, with preventive programs and timely responses to concerns or referrals.

Is ISI a boarding school?

No. ISI operates as a day school serving students in the Greater Reykjavík area.

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