What are the schools in Iceland like?
When we asked about the schools in Iceland, they said...
"The Reykjavik International School (RIS) is one of the best international schools in Iceland. Located in the capital city of Reykjavik, RIS offers a comprehensive education for students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. The school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, which is designed to develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. RIS also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art. The Reykjavik Bilingual School (RBS) is another excellent bilingual school in Iceland. RBS offers a bilingual education in both English and Icelandic, with a focus on developing students’ language skills. The school follows the Icelandic National Curriculum, which is designed to prepare students for higher education. RBS also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art. The Akureyri International School (AIS) is a top-rated international school in Iceland. Located in the northern city of Akureyri, AIS offers a comprehensive education for students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. The school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, which is designed to develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. AIS also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art," commented one expat when asked about in Iceland.
"I would hiighly recommend this school to families moving to Iceland. The staff are fabulous people that have the best interests of the children at heart. It is a small school and as such chiidren are given a greater degree of individualized attention. I have had a wonderful ecperience having both my children attend for a combined three years," remarked one expat living in Garðabær with children attending The International School of Iceland.
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What are the schools in Iceland like?
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