The school
Brúarskóli is a special school for children and adolescents facing significant mental, behavioral, or social difficulties. Brúarskóli operates in four locations in Reykjavík. In Vesturhlíð, in Brúarhús at Húsaskóli, on Dalbraut at BUGL, and in Stuðlar.
Brúarskóli is a temporary school arrangement with the goal of strengthening students and supporting them so they may be better equipped to study in a regular primary school. The focus is on working in a positive way to improve student behavior and praising them for what they do well. In addition, efforts are made to strengthen and enhance the students' social and interaction skills. Teaching occurs in small study groups and is individually tailored to the needs of each student.
Brúarskóli also has an advisory role towards general primary schools concerning difficult student behavior.
School administrators
- Principal: Ólafur Björnsson
- Assistant Principal: Guðrún Vala Jónsdóttir
- Brúarhús Head of Division: Aðalheiður Dröfn Bjarnadóttir
- Head of Division at Dalbraut: Birna Hjaltadóttir
- Head of Counseling: Ingunn Eyjólfsdóttir
School activities
Operational plan
What's ahead for Brúarskóli? You can find several items in the operational plan, including the school's policy for the previous year, teaching planning, and much more.
- Operational plan 2024-2025
School curriculum
Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Brúarskóli? In the school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to learning and work.
School rules
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Primary school meals
School meals are free for the 2024-2025 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 and increase parent involvement in school activities.
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.
Evaluation of school activities
The goal of evaluating and monitoring the quality of work is to provide information about school activities, their results and development.