School curriculum in Iceland
Discover Iceland, stay with a host family, attend a local school and meet new friends
August 2025 - June 2026
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Iceland offers a fascinating combination of glaciers and hot springs, as well as geysers, volcanoes, and lava deserts. Looking up at the sky, you can also admire the spectacular Northern Lights. It's no wonder Icelanders enjoy outdoor activities: swimming, skiing, and horseback riding.
Admission requirements
Participants must be between 15.8 and 18.6 years old on the day of departure.
The AFS program
You'll be leaving for a year, a semester, or even a trimester. You'll attend high school in the community where you'll be living. You'll have the opportunity to be hosted by a family carefully selected by AFS so you can enjoy an immersive stay that will leave you with unforgettable memories.
AFS offers training, orientation, and activities before, during, and after your stay. You'll meet young people from all over the world.
The school system
Schools in Iceland begin in late August or early September. The school year ends in late May, after exams. The relationship between students and teachers is relaxed. AFS Iceland lends school books, which must, of course, be returned at the end of the year. All schools will have an AFS representative (teacher, principal, or student) present, and their role is to support students in their integration.
General information
Placements are made throughout Iceland, including far from Reykjavik – the capital, which is home to more than half of the country's 300,000 inhabitants. Icelandic is a North Germanic language, closely related to Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian. Icelandic courses are organized free of charge by AFS Iceland, with the number of hours varying from 10 to 40.
What’s included in your experience
Learning paths that evolve with the world
AFS helps people of all ages and backgrounds develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to connect with diverse people, succeed in a global environment, and contribute to a positive impact on the world.
