Rural areas

List of icelandic courses

Farskólinn - miðstöð símenntunar á Norðurlandi vestra
(North West Iceland)
Faxatorgi
550 Sauðárkróki
Sími: (+354) 455-6010
Netfang: farskolinn@farskolinn.is

Farskólinn offers beginner course which emphasises on spoken language and two advanced courses in Icelandic for foreigners. The courses are held at various villages in North West Iceland.

Fræðslumiðstöð Vestfjarða
(West Fjords)

Suðurgata 12
400 Ísafjörður
Tel.: (354) 456-5025
Email: frmst@frmst.is

The adult education centre in this region offers not only Icelandic courses for beginners but also two courses for advanced learners. The beginner course covers the basics of Icelandic, and like the other courses builds up vocabulary through a series of themes. The vocabulary emphasised in the first course is that of the family and home, while the second course emphasises vocabulary which is common elsewhere, such as in the workplace, transportation and education. The third course places emphasis on written expression and on vocabulary that is practical for communicating with the public.

Fræðslunet Suðurlands
(South Iceland)
Tryggvagötu 25
800 Selfossi
Sími: (+354) 480-8155
Netfang: fraedslunet@sudurland.is

This centre offers courses both for beginners and advanced learners. Courses are held during the evening

Miðstöð símenntunar á Suðurnesjum
(Reykjanes peninsula)

Skólavegur 1
230 Keflavík
Tel.: (+354) 421-7500
Email: mss@mss.is

These courses emphasise spoken Icelandic and the basics of grammar, and are held two evenings a week for eight weeks. The locations of instruction are in Reykjanesbær, Grindavík, Garður, Sandgerði and Vogar.

Símenntunarmiðstöð Eyjafjarðar
(North Iceland)
Þórsstíg 4
600 Akureyri
Sími: (+354) 460-5720
Netfang: simey@simey.is

Símenntunarmiðstöðin á Vesturlandi
(West Iceland)

Bjarnarbraut 8
310 Borgarnes
Tel.: (+354) 437-2390
Email: simenntun@simenntun.is

This centre offers courses both for beginners and advanced learners, placing emphasis on vocabulary, pronunciation and comprehension. Courses are held during the evening and on weekends.

Viska: Fræðslu- og símenntunarmiðstöð Vestmanneyja
(Westman Islands)

Strandvegur 50
900 Vestmannaeyjar
Tel.: (+354) 481-1950

Viska offers beginner courses and two advanced courses. The first two Icelandic courses put emphasis on everyday language, while the third also teaches grammar. Courses are conducted whenever a total of ten or more people have enrolled.

Þekkingarnet Austurlands
(East Iceland)

Tjarnarbraut 39e
700 Egilsstaðir
Tel.: (+354) 471-2828, 892-2838
Email: fna@fna.is

This region offers beginner courses and two advanced courses in Icelandic for foreigners. Whereas the beginner course emphasises spoken language, advanced levels place emphasis on reading comprehension and grammar. The courses are held at various villages in East Iceland.

Þekkingarsetur Þingeyinga - Húsavík Academic Centre
(North East of Iceland)

Garðarsbraut 19
640 Húsavík
Tel.: (+354) 464-0444
Email: hac@hac.is

The courses offered by Húsavík Academic Centre serve beginners or advanced-level learners. Everyday vocabulary, pronunciation, and some grammar are taught in the beginner’s course. The advanced course emphasises that individuals increase their vocabulary and attain proficiency in written and spoken Icelandic.