Parent's Review of International School of Iceland in just outside of the capital, Gardabaer, Iceland

What is the name of your child's school? (Please report on one school per survey.)

International School of Iceland

In what town or city is this school located?

just outside of the capital, Gardabaer

How would you describe this school? (i.e. American, British, International, Local, etc.)

International-American

What grade levels are represented at this school?

k-7

How do most children get to school everyday? (bus, train, walk, etc.)

walk, car

How would you describe the facilities at this school? What extra-curricular activities are available?

Beautiful school by the sea. Gym, swimming pool at school. Open class spaces. Bright colors. Nothing like where I went to school! There are some language classes, science club and homework assistance after school. Science club is a lot of fun!

What has this school done to help your child transition from the curriculum in your home country into the curriculum in your new country? Are there programs to prepare your child for repatriation?

Answered my questions. Helped me figure out sports.

How would you describe the social activities available for parents through this school? Are there parent-teacher organizations?

The parent-teacher organizes activities like a book fair and exchange market of sorts. The school also has a Halloween party and pot luck dinner and some other stuff during the during.

What advice would you give to someone considering enrolling their child in this school?

Great place if you like small schools that don't feel small. My boy loves to go to school and hardly misses a day. He loves to write and is above grade level in math. He has friends and isn't bothered about going out in the rain!

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