Iceland’s ísaksskóli celebrates a century of education

Students, parents, and teachers gathered at Ísaksskóli in Iceland today to celebrate the school’s 100th anniversary. Ísak Jónsson founded the private school in 1926, focusing on educating children between five and nine years old.

Students come from across the Reykjavík area to attend. Attendees viewed student artwork, photographs, and videos documenting the school’s history. Brothers Sigurður Krummi and Gunnar Krummi Eggertssynir attended with their grandfather, recalling lessons in reading and good manners learned at the school.

Students noted that while the school is enjoyable, they find its age surprising.