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Education in Iceland

Country NameIceland
AgencyMinistry of Education,
Science and Culture
Leader TitlesMinister of Education,
Science and Culture
Leader NamesKatrín Jakobsdóttir
BudgetISK 28.5 billion
Budget Year2005
Primary LanguagesIcelandic
System TypeNational
Established EventsCurrent system
Established Dates2007
Literacy Year2004
Literacy Total99%
Literacy Men99%
Literacy Women99%
Enroll TotalNot available
Enroll Primary100% (graduating)
Enroll Secondary97%
Enroll Post-secondaryNot available
Attain Secondary57%
Attain Post-secondaryNot available

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The system of education in Iceland is divided in four levels: playschool, compulsory, upper secondary and higher, and is similar to that of other Scandinavian countries. Education is mandatory for children aged 6 � 16. Most institutions are funded by the state; there are very few private schools in the country. Iceland is a country with gymnasia.

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Compulsory :
Years Age range Lessons per week
1 � 4 6 � 9 years 30
5 � 7 10 � 12 years 35
8 � 10 13 � 15 years 37

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