The school
Our school emphasizes that everyone should enjoy their time at play and work. The role of Ártúnsskóli, in collaboration with homes, is to support the overall development of students and lay the groundwork for their active participation in a democratic society.
The school's motto is: success, respect, and well-being. The motto reflects the focus of schooling. We strive for excellence, respect individuals and the environment, and embrace diversity.
Integrated school
Ártúnsskóli is a jointly run preschool, primary school, and after-school program. The primary school has grades 1-7 and grades 8-10 go to Árbæjarskóli. There are about 225 students. About 160 at the primary school and around 65 students at the preschool each year.
Management team
Principal: Ellen Gísladóttir
Assistant Principal: Guðrún Bára Gunnarsdóttir
Assistant Principal of the Preschool Unit: Hanna Sóley Helgadóttir
Support services and prosperity liaison: Ásta María Þorkelsdóttir
After-school Program Director: Lilja Hrönn Einarsdóttir
School activities
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 register for the school lunch program in the Skólamatur 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 is on the Skólamatur 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.
Exemption from school attendance
Do you need to apply for a leave for a student in Ártúnsskóli? Here is the application form.
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.
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. Ártúnsskóli is the district school for residents of the following streets: Álakvísl, Árkvörn, Birtingakvísl, Bleikjukvísl, Bröndukvísl, Fiskakvísl, Laxakvísl, Rafstöðvarvegur, Reyðarkvísl, Seiðakvísl, Silungakvísl, Sílakvísl, Stangarhylur, and Urriðakvísl.