The school
Selásskóli began teaching in the fall of 1986. The school is a peripheral school at the top of Árbær. Children attend Selásskóli until age 12, then move to Árbæjarskóli, the district's consolidated school. The school has taken advantage of its proximity to the city's main natural pearls by integrating them into as many subjects as possible.
Selásskóli aims to meet each student's diverse needs by offering varied teaching methods and learning materials. The school emphasizes collaboration among teachers and students through team teaching and group work. Educational assessment is personalized and designed to motivate students.
The school's motto is 'Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom' and our values are 'Respect, Joy, and Friendship'. These guiding principles reflect our emphasis in schooling.
The after-school program Víðisel is for children in grades 1 to 4 at Selásskóli, and the youth center Tían offers diverse and enjoyable activities for children and teenagers.
Management team
- Principal: Rósa Harðardóttir
- Assistant Principal: Margrét Rós Sigurðardóttir
- Head of the Support Program: Þóra Ársælsdóttir
- School Social Worker: Guðbjörg Edda Hermannsdóttir
- Property Manager: Brynjar Freyr Stefánsson.
School activities
Primary school meals
School meals are free for the 2024-2025 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.
Parents/guardians must now register for the school lunch program in the Matartíminn system and select which weekdays their children will eat. Students should choose the same weekdays each week, such as every Tuesday and/or every Thursday. More information and instructions are on the Matartíminn/Abler website.
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.
Assessment of school operations
The goal of assessing and monitoring quality is to provide insight into schooling, its outcomes, and its development.
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 Selásskóli's school district.