6. Education

In Iceland, children between the ages of 6 and 16 are required to attend school. After compulsory education, most young people continue to upper secondary school or vocational education to improve their opportunities, broaden their horizons, and take part in social life.

The Icelandic labour market is constantly changing, so it is important to continue learning and developing new skills throughout life. It is common for adults in Iceland to return to education or regularly take courses.

In this section, we look at the structure of the education system, adult education, recognition of foreign qualifications, and opportunities for immigrants to learn Icelandic.