About Langholtsskóli
Langholtsskóli was founded in fall 1952 and has operated for over seven decades. It's a comprehensive school for students in grades 1-10. It's one of the city's largest schools with over 700 students. Langholtsskóli has about 100 staff members. The school building has been extensively renovated, and work on part of the school premises is ongoing.
Learning community of students, staff and parents
Langholtsskóli is a learning community where students and staff have opportunities to learn and grow. It's a platform for progressive ideas and innovation. Students, staff and parents are viewed as a collaborative group. We emphasize cooperation within the school community: between staff and students, among students, and between home and school.
Langholtsskóli's focus
We strive to provide an excellent framework for school activities and ensure the school's facilities and equipment are always exemplary. The school operates in harmony with its environment and local community.
The school's focus aligns with the Reykjavík City Education Policy until 2030, "Let Dreams Come True." Its vision is:
"In dynamic school and leisure activities, children and young people gain education and experience to realize their dreams and positively impact their environment and society.
At Langholtsskóli, we also emphasize:
- School for all - success in all areas
- Team teaching - teachers share responsibility for year groups
- Creative schooling: Diverse subjects and teaching methods, electives at all grade levels, IT and multimedia in all learning, multicultural projects.
- Developing teaching methods towards competency-based learning
- Well-being - positive communication - student democracy - equality
- Education and prevention - Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
- Strong home-school collaboration
- Health promotion
Positive school culture
We have high expectations for our students and demand dedication, achievement and good conduct. We aim to meet students' needs through diverse teaching methods and subject choices. We also focus on creating a positive school environment where everyone feels comfortable. The school's motto, respect - well-being - creative schooling, reflects Langholtsskóli's main philosophy.
