The school
Hlíðaskóli is a comprehensive primary school operating under the Compulsory School Act, national curriculum and policies set by Reykjavík's education authorities. Hlíðaskóli opened in 1955, first in a building on Eskihlíð before moving to its current location in 1960.
The school has more than 620 students in grades 1-10 and more than 100 staff members. Hlíðaskóli is a district school serving students who live along Miklubraut, in Hlíðar south of Miklubraut, and in Hlíðarendi. You can view Reykjavík City's school districts on the map here.
The school's guiding principles are responsibility, respect, and kindness. These principles guide all activities at Hlíðaskóli.
Recreation
Eldflaugin After-School Program is for children in 1st to 4th grade at Hlíðaskóli, and Gleðibankinn Youth Center offers a variety of fun activities for children and adolescents.
Administrators at Hlíðaskóli
- Principal, Berglind Stefánsdóttir
- Assistant Principal, Aðalheiður Bragadóttir
- Division head, Þorgerður Laufey Diðriksdóttir
- Head of upper primary school, Margrét Snæbjörnsdóttir
- Head of support program, Oddný Yngvadóttir
- Head of sign language division, Kolbrún Bergmann Björnsdóttir
School activities
Primary school meals
School meals are free for the 2025-2026 school year. However, the school still needs to track information about allergies and intolerances and limit food waste. Students must register for the school lunch program as before.
Students registered last year will be automatically enrolled. Others need to register. Change the registration at matur.vala.is.
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. All schools in Reykjavík City have an active parent association.
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 main role of the school council is to be a forum for all representatives of the school community to consult on school matters.
Assessment of school operations
The goal of assessing and monitoring quality is to provide insight into schooling, its outcomes, and its development.