The school

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Austurbæjarskóli is a comprehensive primary school for students from grades 1 to 10, located at Barónsstígur, Reykjavík. The school has about 350 students, with an average of two classes per grade level. The school aims to tailor the education according to the nature and development of each student.

Austurbæjarskóli emphasizes growth mindset, open-mindedness, well-being and a desire for continuous improvement.

This emphasizes a growth mindset, open-mindedness, well-being, and a commitment to ongoing improvement. We develop individuals who trust in their abilities and confidently embrace new challenges while nurturing their talents and skills.

Draumaland After-School Program is for children in 1st to 4th grade at Austurbæjarskóli, and 100og1 Youth Center offers a variety of fun activities for children and adolescents.

Principal: Kristín Jóhannesdóttir

Assistant Principal: Sigríður Valdimarsdóttir

School activities

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.

Change school meal registration Learn more about primary school lunch
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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.

More about parental involvement at Austurbæjarskóli. More about parent cooperation in primary schools
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Assessment of school operations

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

More about the internal assessment of school operations at Austurbæjarskóli More about external assessment of primary school operations

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 Austurbæjarskóli's school district.

Austurbæjarskóli school district Rules on school districts, applications, and enrollment

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.