grunnsskúri

Grunnsskúri is a type of Icelandic state secondary school. The name Grunnsskúli is often used in the Icelandic language, however, Grunnsskúri and Grunnsskúli are often used interchangeably to refer to this type of school. These schools provide general education to students from the age of 14 to 16.

In the Icelandic education system, institutions are categorized into five school types: íbúðarskólar (residential schools), grunnsskúli (state secondary schools), framhaldsskólar (continuation schools), fátæktarskólar (scattered schools), and iðnskólar (vocational schools). Grunnsskúli is the second tier in this system following íbúðarskólar. The primary role of these schools is to educate students in the areas of Icelandic, mathematics, nature sciences, social sciences, languages, and physical education. Students in these schools have the opportunity to choose elective courses based on their interests and abilities.

While options for elective courses exist in these schools, the educational frameworks for Grunnsskúli are maintained by the Icelandic Ministry of Education, Science, and Culture. The curriculum for these schools emphasizes the development of students' knowledge, skills, and values in Icelandic culture and society. Selection processes typically involve a combination of academic performance, personal statements, and reviews from current instructors to ensure the best student matches for these modular systems.