International Schools in Iceland
Compare 3 international schools in Iceland. Filter by curriculum, fees (average ISK 252,692), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 3
- Curricula
- 8
- Average annual fee
- ISK 252,692
- Fee range
- ISK 65,000 – 580,512
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Bespoke Curriculum (2 schools)
- Average school size
- 418 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð – IB Programme
- Oldest
- Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð – IB Programme (1966)
About international schools in Iceland
If you're researching international schools in Iceland, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is Bespoke Curriculum, taught by 2 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 65,000–580,512 ISK, with the average sitting around 252,692. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð – IB Programme (opened 1966).
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Curricula
There are 3 international schools in Iceland covering 8 curricula. The most widely offered are Bespoke Curriculum (2), IB (DP) (1), IPC (International Primary Curriculum) (1), IB (MYP) (1), Italian Curriculum (1). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Iceland runs from about ISK 65,000 to ISK 580,512, averaging roughly ISK 252,692. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Iceland run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Iceland we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.