Ministry of Education, Science and Culture | |
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Minister of Education, Science and Culture | Lilja Alfreðsdóttir |
National education budget (2023) | |
Budget | ISK 46.3 billion[1][2] |
General details | |
Primary languages | Icelandic |
System type | National |
Current system | 2007 |
Literacy (2023) | |
Total | 60%[3] |
Male | 53% |
Female | 68% |
Enrollment | |
Total | Not available |
Primary | 100% (graduating) |
Secondary | 97%[4] |
Post secondary | Not available |
Attainment | |
Secondary diploma | 57%[5] |
Post-secondary diploma | Not available |
Secondary and tertiary education divided into academic and vocational systems. |
The system of education in Iceland is divided in four levels: playschool, compulsory, upper secondary and higher, and is similar to that of other Nordic 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.