The school

Illustration of Fjóla and her classmates together with two teachers.

Ingunnarskóli is a comprehensive primary school serving students in grades 1-10. The school is located on the city's outskirts, with easy access to beautiful natural surroundings that are used in daily activities and play. 

At Ingunnarskóli, the aim is to provide students with the best possible opportunities to develop in a diverse and creative learning environment. The school's guiding light is for students to become independent and creative, active and responsible individuals who can deal with an ever-changing society. They are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning, and we strive for them to see purpose in their work and projects.

At Ingunnarskóli, Raising for Responsibility serves as the guiding principle for all school activities. 

The school's motto is respect - responsibility - kindness.

School administrators

Principal: Guðlaug Erla Gunnarsdóttir

Assistant principal: Regína Ómarsdóttir

 

Other administrators

Head of support services: Guðmunda Gunnlaugsdóttir

Head of projects division: Guðbjörg Bjarnadóttir  

Project Manager for grades 8-10: Guðrún Þóra Bjarnadóttir 

Project manager for practical and creative arts: Sigríður Rafnsdóttir 

Icelandic department project manager: Sigrún Árdís Einarsdóttir  

Office Manager: Lilja Rós Jóhannesdóttir  

Facilities manager: Kristín Ragnarsdóttir 

School activities

Operational plan

What's ahead for Ingunnarskóli? You can find several items in the operational plan, including the school's policy for the previous year, teaching planning, and much more. 

School curriculum

Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Ingunnarskóli? In the school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to learning and work. 

School council

The school council participates in shaping policy for the school and defining its unique character. The Council shall be composed of nine individuals for terms of two years each: two teacher representatives, one other staff representative, two student representatives, and two parent representatives, along with the school principal who directs the School Council's activities and is responsible for its establishment.

School Council representatives 2026-2027

Continuous education plan

The contract stipulates 102 hours per year for teachers' continuous education and preparation.

Anti-Bullying Action Plan

The Ingunnarskóli school community declares that bullying and other violence are not tolerated at the school. All measures will be taken to prevent bullying and violence and to resolve issues that arise in a positive manner. 

Recreation

 

The Stjörnuland after-school program serves children in grades 1-4 at Ingunnarskóli

The Fókus youth center provides fun and diverse activities for children and young people.

Primary school meals

School meals are free, but it's important for the school to maintain oversight, keep track of allergy and intolerance information, 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.

Change school lunch program registration Learn more about primary school lunch Menu
Illustration of Fjóla eating at school

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.

 

Every Reykjavík City school has an active parent association. 

More about parent involvement at Ingunnarskóli More about parent cooperation in primary schools
Illustration of Fjóla heading to school with other students and parents

School rules

Each primary school must set school rules that must be followed. Ingunnarskóli school rules are divided into three categories. They apply everywhere students are on behalf of the school. 

School attendance

Parents/guardians are responsible for their child's school attendance. They are also responsible for their child's studies and monitoring academic progress.  Find procedures and processes regarding school attendance here.

School evaluation

The goal of evaluating and monitoring quality is to provide insight into schooling, its outcomes, and its development.

Internal evaluation of school operations at Ingunnarskóli External evaluation of primary school operations

Ingunnarskóli school catchment

Reykjavík has many school catchments, and the child's registered address determines their catchment school.

 

Your child gets priority in their catchment school. Nevertheless, all parents have the choice to apply to any school in the city for their children according to the rules on school catchments, applications, and admission. 

 

Here is information on which streets belong to Ingunnarskóli's school catchment.

More about the school catchment of Ingunnarskóli Rules on school catchments, applications, and enrollment