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: Guðbjörg Edda Hermannsdóttir
- School Social Worker: Guðbjörg Edda Hermannsdóttir
- Property Manager: Brynjar Freyr Stefánsson.
School activities
Operational plan 2025-2026
What's ahead for Selásskóli? In the operational plan, you'll find, among other things, the school's internal and external evaluations for the last year, an improvement plan, the calendar, and much more.
School curriculum
Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Selásskóli? In the school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to learning and work.
- Selásskóli school curriculum
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.
Selásskóli School Council
Rósa Harðardóttir, principal
Margrét Rós Sigurðardóttir, assistant principal
Sigríður Hallsteinsdóttir, teacher
Stefanía Ósk Þórisdóttir, teacher
Íris Willamsdóttir, office manager
Kristveig Björnsdóttir, parent
Rakel Ýr Pétursdóttir, parent
Jón B. Hermannsson, local community
Agnar Magnús, student representative
Matthildur Mía, student representative
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.
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
Selásskóli school rules
We students at Selásskóli:
- want everyone to feel welcome and safe at school
- reject violence and bullying
- respect that school is a workplace we all share.
- arrive at school on time and respect the school's schedule and procedures
- approach our studies with dedication
- take good care of all learning materials
- treat the school and its surroundings with care
- show respect and consideration for everyone
- follow instructions from school staff
- consider others during recess
- bring healthy snacks
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.