The school
Seljaskóli began operations in the fall of 1979. The first school year only had instruction for the youngest school level, but since then, the number of students increased, up to a maximum of 1500 students, when it had a double and triple-session schedule. Today, the school is a comprehensive primary school with a single-session schedule for students from grades 1 to 10, with about 650 students and around 100 staff.
The after-school program Vinasel (Friend Bungalow) is at Seljaskóli and the name of the youth center Hólmasel (Holm Bungalow) is the same as the street name.
Administrators
Principal: Jóhanna Héðinsdóttir
Assistant Principal: Laufey Unnur Hjálmarsdóttir
Head of Division: Margrét Guðvarðardóttir
Head of the Support Program: Kristjana Ósk Sturludóttir
School Counselors: Guðný Þuríður Pálsdóttir and Laufey Elísa Hlynsdóttir
School activities
Operational plan
What's ahead for Seljaskóli? You can find several items in the operational plan, including the school's policy for the previous year, teaching planning, and much more.
- Operational plan 2024-2025
School curriculum
Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Seljaskóli? In the school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to learning and work.
- View curriculum
School council
A school council that serves as a forum for consultation between the principal and the school community on the school operation. According to Article 8 of the Compulsory School Act No. 91/2008, every primary school must have an active school council.
Primary school meals
School meals are free for the 2024-2025 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 and increase parent involvement in school activities. All schools in Reykjavík City have an active parent association.
Seljaskóli library
Seljaskóli operates a library. The library is an information center for students and staff.
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.
Evaluation of school activities
The goal of evaluating and monitoring the quality of work is to provide information about school activities, their results and development.
School districts
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 which streets belong to Seljaskóli's school district.