The school
Engjaskóli is a primary school in Grafarvogur. The school's core values are creation, perseverance and collaboration.
There are three primary schools in northern Grafarvogur.
Engjaskóli and Borgaskóli serve students in grades 1–7, while Víkurskóli is a consolidated school for students in grades 8–10.
The after-school program Brosbær operates at Engjaskóli.
The youth center Vígyn offers diverse and fun activities for students from these three schools.
Engjaskóli offers diverse and creative learning, aiming to promote comprehensive development of all students, educating responsible, capable, creative, and independent citizens. The emphasis is on diverse teaching methods, formative learning, and team collaboration for staff. The school also emphasizes health promotion, environmental education, rights education, and innovation. We follow the educational approach "Raising for Responsibility". Engjaskóli adheres to the Reykjavík City's Education Policy “Let Our Dreams Come True“.
- Principal: Álfheiður Einarsdóttir
- Assistant principal: Hrafnhildur Inga Halldórsdóttir
- Head of the support program and liaison: Olga Hrönn Olgeirsdóttir
School activities
Student association
Student representatives for the 2025-2026 school year are:
5th grade
Emil Muninn Jónsson and Salka Sól Björgvinsdóttir
6th grade
Arey Lind Þorsteinsdóttir and Benjamín Gunnar Njálsson
7th grade
Óskar Atli Tómasson and Kristín Erla Guðmundsdóttir
Meeting minutes
Formative learning
Engjaskóli is one of the formative learning centers of excellence. Engjaskóli's learning culture is shaped by the philosophy and practice of formative learning. The school has the expertise and hands-on experience to offer peer support in formative learning to other schools that request it.
School curriculum
Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Engjaskóli? In the school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to learning and work.
School Pulse Survey
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 school council participates in shaping policy for the school and defining its unique character.
School Council representatives 2025 - 2026
Principal
Álfheiður Einarsdóttir, principal, alfheidur.einarsdottir@rvkskolar.is
School Council representatives 2025-2026
Parent representatives:
Hildur Birna Helgadóttir hildurbirn@gmail.com
Sindri Már Björnsson sindrimb@gmail.com
Parent alternate members
Aníka Lind Björnsdóttir banika@banika.is
Staff representatives
Hjördís Guðmundsdóttir Hjordis.Gudmundsdottir@reykjavik.is
Birna Sif Kristinsdóttir birna.sif.kristinsdottir@reykjavik.is
Jóhannes Karl Bárðarson Johannes.Karl.Bardarson@reykjavik.is
Staff alternate members
Halldóra Gunnarsdóttir halldora.m.gunnarsdottir@reykjavik.is
Local community representative
Ævar Aðalsteinsson eavar.adalsteinsson@reykjavik.is
Student representatives
Grade 5: Karen Sif Guðjónsdóttir and Oliver Ögri Stefánsson (alternate member)
6th Grade: Arey Lind Þorsteinsdóttir (Representative) and Benjamín Gunnar Njálsson (Alternate Member)
Grade 7: Hjörvar Húni Helgason, representative, and Bríet Sól Magnúsdóttir, alternate member
Meeting minutes for the 2026-2027 school year
Meeting minutes for the 2025-2026 school year
- Meeting minutes, May 29, 2026
- Meeting minutes, Feb. 27, 2026
- Meeting minutes, Oct. 1, 2025
- Meeting minutes, Dec. 5, 2025
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Meeting minutes, Sept. 26, 2025
Operational plan
What's ahead for Engjaskóli? You can find several items in the operational plan, including the school's policy for the previous year, teaching planning, and much more.
Safety plan
The goal of Engjaskóli's safety plan is to ensure a safe learning and working environment for students, staff and visitors to the school. The plan establishes procedures and responsibilities for prevention, response, and follow-up related to accidents, fires, bullying, natural disasters, and other incidents that may affect safety and welfare in school operations.
Primary school meals
Skólamatur handles school meals at Engjaskóli. You can find the menu on the school's website under "Matseðill"
School meals are free, but it's important for the school to maintain oversight, keep track of allergy and intolerance information, and limit food waste. Students must register for the school lunch program as before.
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.
Every Reykjavík City school has an active parent association.
School evaluation
The goal of evaluating and monitoring quality is to provide insight into schooling, its outcomes, and its development.
Engjaskóli school catchment
There are several school catchments in Reykjavík and each child has priority in their catchment school.
Engjaskóli is the catchment school for residents of the following streets: Bakkastaðir, Barðastaðir, Brúnastaðir, Fróðengi, Garðsstaðir, Gullengi, Laufengi, Reyrengi, Starengi, and Vallengi.
Engjaskóli websites
Websites with information about the school's diverse activities as a Green Flag School, Health Promoting School, UNICEF Rights Respecting School, sexual health and gender equality, as well as information about outdoor education and the school's varied swimming instruction.
