Iceland

Promotion of Spanish

The main objective of the Education Office is to support and promote the Spanish language and culture within Iceland’s educational system.

The Education Office in Stockholm, in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain in Reykjavik, organizes various activities, including training workshops, contests for Spanish language students, presentations, and visits to educational institutions. It also supports Spanish language teachers by providing grants and scholarships for training courses, as well as offering teaching resources and materials for Spanish as a foreign language.

Foreign Language Assistants in Spain

University students and graduates from Iceland can participate in this program. Their role is to assist in English language classes in Spanish educational institutions to improve the oral English skills of Spanish students. This initiative helps enhance the quality of foreign language teaching in Spain and promotes cultural interaction between both countries.

• General information
• Informational videos about de program.
• Access to Calls for Applications

Continuous Professional Development for Teachers

These training activities aim to support the linguistic, didactic, and cultural development of Spanish language teachers. They include courses, seminars, workshops, conferences, and other formats, typically organized in collaboration with other institutions and associations representing Spanish language teachers.

Courses and Scholarships for Icelandic Teachers of Spanish

The External Educational Action Office of the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports organizes annual summer courses in Spain and online courses, each lasting 30 hours, for foreign Spanish language teachers.

• Summer courses in Spain: Selected teachers receive a grant to cover tuition, accommodation and living expenses. ​
  • Registration period: April-May
  • Period of implementation: July
• Online courses: Selected teachers receive a scholarship that covers tuition, accommodation, and meals
  • Registration Period: June-July
  • Course Period: October-November

Information on Iceland

Studying in Iceland and Degree Recognition

• Compulsory Education

• Secondary Education

• Higher Education in Iceland

• Universities

• Nordic Network for Adult Learning - NVL

• Government of Iceland - Professional Qualifications Recognition

The Education System

• The Icelandic education system (Eurydice)
• Public services in Iceland - Education
• Equivalency Table between the Icelandic and Spanish Educational Systems
• Icelandic Ministry of Education and Chilhood
• Icelandic Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
• Icelandic Centre for Research, Innovation, Education, Culture, and Sports - Rannis

Studying Spanish in Iceland

• International Centre for Languages and Culture at the University of Iceland - Vigdísarstofnun

Useful Links

• Association of Foreign Language Teachers in Iceland
• Icelandic Association of Spanish Teachers
• Spænskuhátíð 2024 - Annual Spanish Festival organised in collaboration with the Education Advisory Office .
• Honorary Consulate General of Spain in Iceland