The long-threatened Icelandic pre-school teachers’ strike is still set to begin next week — affecting thousands of families. Read the full story

European co-operation in education and science has netted Iceland ten billion kronur over the last 15 years, according to a University of Iceland source. Read the full story

It seems there is little interest in home-schooling in Iceland, despite a change of law in 2008 to make it easier. Despite the change the requirements and restrictions on home-schooling are still very tight. Read the full story

Icelandic pre-school teachers are embroiled in a long-running and bitter wage dispute; claiming that they are drastically underpaid for their hard work and long years of university education. Read the full story

Five Swedish teenage girls have been questioned about the savage beating of a fellow Swedish schoolgirl in Malmo. Read the full story

The City of Reykjavik is making plans to increase the number of pre-school places available, following Iceland’s baby boom. Read the full story

The predicted savings Reykjavik City will make by merging pre- and elementary schools and better-utilising school buildings, will amount to under one percent of their total operating bill. The biggest savings will come from changed use of schoolhouses. Read the full story

A six-year-old Swedish boy has been stabbed in the neck at a preschool after becoming the target of bullies for liking pink, nail polish and ballet. Read the full story

The University of Iceland celebrates its 100th anniversary this year with an extensive schedule of events. Read the full story

Between 50 and 60 Icelandic headteachers and priests held a meeting at the Neskirkja church in Reykjavik yesterday to discuss the recommendations of the city human rights committee on the relations between schools and the church. Read the full story