The school
Borgaskóli in Grafarvogur started its operation on August 1, 2020. The school is located at Vættaborgir, and next to it is the Hulduheimar preschool. Borgaskóli is built on the strong foundation of Kelduskóli and Vættaskóli, which closed in 2020. The school is for students in grades 1 to 7, and Víkurskóli receives students in grades 8 to 10. The projected number of students is about 250. The school employs over 40 staff.
Borgaskóli applies the methods of formative learning, where students are active participants in their learning, and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is woven into the school operation. Strong emphasis is placed on environmental education, and Borgaskóli is a Green Flag School (Grænfánaskóli). The school also has an active technology center where information technology and innovation are prioritized. Borgaskóli is a Rainbow Certified workplace.
The Hvergiland after-school program for students in grades 1-4 is housed in a part of the school building, as well as the Vígyn youth center which is for students in grades 5-7.
- Principal: Ester Helga Líneyjardóttir
- Assistant Principal: Þuríður J. Ágústsdóttir
- School Social Worker: Bryndís Rut Óskarsdóttir
School activities
Operational plan and other practical information
What's ahead for Borgaskóli? You can find several items in the operational plan, including the school's policy for the previous year, teaching planning, and much more. Other reports on school planning and policies are available here.
School curriculum
Borgaskóli's school curriculum builds on the national curriculum for primary schools and contains the competency standards that are assessed in each grade level, along with information about learning paths. Lesson plans are available in study modules in Mentor.
The main purpose of educational assessment is to guide students in their learning and show them how they can reach their goals. Educational assessment tracks how well students meet the general competency standards of the national curriculum, fosters student motivation, encourages student progress, and identifies those who need special assistance.
Educational assessment should also provide students and their parents, teachers, subsequent schools, and school authorities with information about student learning progress, skills, and work habits, which can guide further educational planning. Assessment criteria and rubrics must be clearly explained in the school curriculum so that students, parents, and all school staff understand the requirements and how the school will evaluate whether they are met. All stakeholders—students, parents, teachers, and other school staff—must be able to understand assessment results in the same way. This shared understanding is essential for using the information to improve learning and teaching (National Curriculum for Primary Schools, 2013).
The school curriculum is reviewed annually.
- 1st grade school curriculum
- 2nd grade school curriculum
- 3rd grade school curriculum
- 4th grade school curriculum
- 5th grade school curriculum
- 6th grade school curriculum
- 7th grade school curriculum
Self-assessment report
School rules
Borgaskóli School Rules
The Borgaskóli school rules offer students clear, positive guidance on appropriate behavior within our school community. Our goal is to create a positive and encouraging learning environment.
General conduct, communication and behavior:
At Borgaskóli, we:
● Treat everyone with courtesy and show respect in all school interactions.
● Respect school property, shared spaces, and all personal belongings.
● Remove shoes at the entrance and place them neatly in the designated racks. Outerwear should be hung on hooks outside classrooms. We recommend placing hats and mittens inside jacket sleeves.
● Stay on school grounds during school time.
● Bikes and scooters must be stored in racks during school hours. For safety reasons, bikes, skateboards, scooters, and roller skates must not be used on school grounds during school hours.
● Walk through school hallways to prevent accidents.
● Ball games are not allowed indoors.
● Follow proper behavior rules in the cafeteria.
● Snowballs can only be thrown in designated areas – specifically, east of the gymnasium.
● Students are responsible for their own money and valuables. The school cannot assume liability for lost or stolen items.
● Personal electronic devices must be turned off during school hours. The use of phones, cameras, or recording devices is not permitted in school buildings, outdoor areas, on school buses, or during field trips.
● Any photo or audio recording is prohibited on school grounds unless authorized by a teacher or school administrator.
● We do not tolerate emotional or physical abuse of any kind.
Process for conduct and communication issues:
● Staff members discuss incidents with students, giving them a chance to reflect and suggest how the situation could have been handled better.
● If a student ignores instructions and fails to change their behavior, the incident is recorded in Mentor and reviewed by the homeroom teacher.
● If a student is removed from a situation, they must wait at the school office until the teacher involved has a chance to resolve the matter with them. If a satisfactory outcome isn't reached, the teacher should refer the matter to the homeroom teacher or administrator and inform parents.
● Students may return to class once they’ve spoken with the teacher and are ready to demonstrate improved behavior.
● Students using phones or recording devices during school hours will be referred to an administrator or must surrender the device to be stored at the office. Devices will be returned at the end of the school day. For repeated violations, a parent must retrieve the device from the school.
● If a satisfactory solution can't be reached, a parent will be called to pick up the student from school. A meeting must be held with the guardian before the student returns to school. Before returning, the student must attend a meeting with their guardian, school administrator, homeroom teacher, and relevant staff, where they must personally express a commitment to improve and rejoin the school community. The student's age and maturity must be taken into consideration.
● The principal can suspend a student from school for up to five days for serious violations.
● In cases of potential expulsion, the case is referred to the relevant school authorities (SFS).
Punctuality and attendance:
● Arrive on time for class with all necessary materials.
● Parents or guardians must notify the school as soon as possible each day a student is absent due to illness. Guardians can also report illness directly through mentor.is.
● Absences not reported the same day are marked as unexcused.
School calendar
UNICEF Rights Respecting School
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More information about UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools: https://www.unicef.is/rettindaskoliogfristund
Primary school meals
School meals are free for the 2025-2026 school year. However, the school still needs to track information about allergies and intolerances and limit food waste. Students must register for the school lunch program as before.
Parents/guardians register for the school lunch program in the Skólamatur system and select which weekdays their children will eat. Students should choose the same weekdays each week, such as every Tuesday and/or every Thursday. More information is on the Skólamatur website.
Parent cooperation
We are all in this together, and as the proverb goes it takes a village to raise a child. Reykjavík City schools make targeted efforts to consult with parents and enhance their involvement in schooling. All schools in Reykjavík City have an active parent association.
School council
Primary schools must have an active school council that serves as a forum for consultation between the principal and the school community on the school operation. The main role of the school council is to be a forum for all representatives of the school community to consult on school matters.
Assessment of school operations
The goal of assessing and monitoring quality is to provide insight into schooling, its outcomes, and its development.
School districts
There are several school districts in Reykjavík and each child has priority in their district school. Nevertheless, all parents have the choice to apply to any school in the city for their children according to the rules on school districts, applications, and admission. Borgaskóli is the district school for residents of the following streets: Álfaborgir, Breiðavík, Dísaborgir, Dofraborgir, Dvergaborgir, Gautavík, Goðaborgir, Hamravík, Hulduborgir, Jötnaborgir, Ljósavík, Móavegur, Tröllaborgir, Vættaborgir, and Æsuborgir.