The school
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.
Recreation
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.
School administrators
Principal: Kristín Jóhannesdóttir
Assistant principal: Sigríður Valdimarsdóttir
Development
Construction to renovate the basketball court is ongoing at Austurbæjarskóli.
School activities
School rules
The foundation of good school operations is for each person to respect others and themselves. Everyone engaged in schooling should have the opportunity to carry out their work without disruption or harassment. Staff, students, and parents are expected to review the school's rules. Detailed information about those rules is available below. The school reviews its rules annually. Parents learn about the rules at informational meetings. Homeroom teachers also review them with students at the start of the school year.
Operational plan
What's next for Austurbæjarskóli? 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 Austurbæjarskóli's philosophy and daily operations? In the school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to learning and work.
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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. Every Reykjavík City school has an active parent association.
School evaluation
The goal of evaluating and monitoring quality is to provide insight into schooling, its outcomes, and its development.
School catchments
There are several school catchments in Reykjavík and each child has 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 Austurbæjarskóli's school catchment.
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.