The school
Álftamýrarskóli is a comprehensive primary school with 420 students in grades 1 to 10 and about 60 staff members.
The focus at Álftamýrarskóli is the students as well as their welfare and needs. We strive to provide a stimulating environment that engages their initiative, intelligence, and creativity. With this aim in mind, we emphasize personalized learning, offering flexible teaching methods so that every student can learn at their own pace
We greatly emphasize good cooperation with parents as that cooperation is the key to successful school activities and student success. The school is a team-teaching school and places emphasis on reading initiation and formative learning. Our educational approach is based on the development policy of “Raising for Responsibility”.
Álftabær After-School Program is for children in 1st to 4th grade of Álftamýrarskóli, and Tónabær Youth Center offers a variety of fun activities for children and adolescents.
Management team
- Principal: Hanna Guðbjörg Birgisdóttir
- Assistant Principal: Guðni Kjartansson
- Head of the Support Program: Svanhildur Einarsdóttir
- School Counselor: Hildur Ýr Gísladóttir
School activities
Operational plan
What's ahead for Álftamýrarskóli? You can find several items in the operational plan, including the school's policy for the previous year, teaching planning, and much more.
School curriculum
Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Álftamýrarskóli? In the school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to learning and work.
School rules
At Álftamýrarskóli, we are committed to fostering a positive school culture. We have high expectations for students, aiming for their success in both work and play. We use mistakes as opportunities for learning.
Our rules serve as tools to help us maintain the school culture we desire.
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.
Students registered last year will be automatically enrolled. Others need to register. Change the registration at matur.vala.is.
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 and increase parent involvement in school activities. All schools in Reykjavík City have an active parent association.
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.
Student association
As required by the Act on Compulsory Education, Álftamýrarskóli has an active student association. The student association addresses social, welfare, and student interests. Its representatives sit on the school council.
Evaluation of school activities
Here you can view Álftamýrarskóli's internal assessment results and the improvement plan that followed. The school hasn't undergone external assessment since becoming Álftamýrarskóli again (after Háaleitisskóli).
Álftamýrarskóli school district
There are several school districts in Reykjavík and each child has priority in their district school. Álftamýrarskóli is the district school for residents of the following streets:
Álftamýri, Ármúli, Fellsmúli, Grensásvegur from 22, Háaleitisbraut, Lágmúli, Safamýri, Síðumúli, and Starmýri.