Practical information
School year 2026 - 2027
Sports Day — Sept. 2
Engjaskóli Games — Sept. 29
Professional development day Sept. 30
Parent consultation — Oct. 13
Winter break — Oct. 22, 23 and 26
Model Alþingi — Nov. 20
Christmas celebration — Dec. 18
Professional development day Jan. 4
Professional development day Feb. 5
Student-led parent interviews — Feb. 8
Winter break — Feb. 22 and 23
Theme days — April 20 and 21
Professional development day May 18
Spring celebration — May 20
Outdoor day — June 4
Gufunesbær — June 8
School closing ceremony, June 10
School hours
School opens at 8 a.m. on weekdays. Hall supervision is provided for younger children until classes start at 8:30 a.m.
Office
The school office is open Monday to Thursday from 7:45am to 2:30pm and Fridays from 7:45am to 1pm.
School phone number: 411-7750
School email address: engjaskoli@reykjavik.is
Sports
All students have two physical education classes and one swimming class per week throughout the school year.
PE teachers send information to parents in fall.
Swimming
Swimming lessons at Engjaskóli take place at Grafarvogslaug pool. Students attend swimming lessons once a week for 40 minutes throughout the school year. Students must bring swimwear (no bikinis) and goggles. Please send children in clothing they can easily change in and out of. Long hair should be tied back. We recommend parents label all clothing, towels and swim bags with names and phone numbers.
Snacks
Students should bring healthy snacks to school. They should bring fruits and vegetables for morning breaks. Candy is not allowed at school or during school trips unless specifically permitted by the homeroom teacher.
Because of allergies, Engjaskóli is a coconut- and nut-free school, so it is strictly forbidden to bring lunches to school that contain coconut and nuts.
School rules
Phone use
Students are not allowed to use their phones during school hours.