Welcome to New in Iceland course Here you can find an eight-part introduction to Icelandic society course that you can explore at your own pace and revisit as often as you like.
The aim of the course is to provide simple, practical, and accessible information that can help make the first steps into Icelandic society easier and support participation and inclusio
We recommend visiting mcc.is while taking the course. You can also contact the Directorate of Labour’s advisory service if you have any further questions.
At the end of each section, there are short activities designed to encourage you to pause, reflect, and connect the material to your own life.
Please keep in mind that rules, services, and circumstances may change over time. It is therefore important to always check the latest information with the organisations and authorities responsible for each area.
This course is intended as a guide and a source of support, but official information from the relevant authorities should always be considered the most reliable source.
We hope you find the course useful and that it helps you get to know Icelandic society better.