The school
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 the Support Program: Linda Hrönn Steindórsdóttir
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
Property 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 2025-2026
- Parent representatives:Hrefna Arnardóttir and Ingibjörg Jónsdóttir Kolka
- Community representative: Aðalheiður Kristinsdóttir,
- Teachers’ representatives: Erna Björg Guðlaugsdóttir and Írena Sif Kristmundsdóttir
- Staff representative:Ólöf Halldórsdóttir
- Principal:Guðlaug Erla Gunnarsdóttir
- Student representatives: Kolbeinn Ari 9th grade, and Birna Snædís 10th grade, Lilja Jóhanna 8th grade
- Alternate representative for parents and community:Halla Tinna Arnardóttir
Alternate teacher representative:Matthías J. Matthíasson
Alternate student representatives: Snædís Klara 9th grade, Sólrún Ásta 9th grade, and Arnþór Ísar 8th grade.
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 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
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.
- Ingunnarskóli school rules
- 1st-7th grade processes
- 8th-10th grade processes
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.
Assessment of school operations
The goal of assessing and monitoring quality is to provide insight into schooling, its outcomes, and its development.
Ingunnarskóli school district
Reykjavík has many school districts, and the child's registered address determines their district school.
Your child gets 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 Ingunnarskóli's school district.