Intake unit
Seljaskóli hosts one of two intake units in Reykjavík for students seeking international protection. The intake unit was established in spring 2019, initially operating at Álftamýrarskóli. In spring 2022, the unit moved to Seljaskóli. In cooperation with Miðberg, it is housed in the Vinasel youth center on the edge of the Seljaskóli grounds. In fall 2024, the unit split. Students in grades 1-5 now attend the intake unit at Breiðagerðisskóli, while those in grades 6-10 remain at Seljaskóli.
Role and objectives
The intake unit primarily welcomes and cares for children seeking international protection. The unit aims to meet students at their current educational level, teach them Icelandic, and prepare them for regular schooling. Students come from diverse backgrounds. Some have been refugees their entire lives. Their education is often fragmented or nonexistent.
Staff of the intake unit
The intake unit employs a division head, three primary school teachers, and two support staff. Staff members have extensive experience working with students from complex situations. The staff comes from various cultural backgrounds and possesses strong language skills.
- Hulda I. Rafnarsdóttir, division head
- Hilal Kücükakin, primary school teacher
- Nela Rajic, primary school teacher
- Svala Jónsdóttir, primary school teacher
- Coralia Campos, support staff
- Idil Shire, support staff
