Sunnulaekjarskoli Selfoss Iceland

What Sunnulaekjarskoli Selfoss Iceland does

Sunnulækjarskóli is a municipal compulsory school (grunnskóli) serving students in grades 1 through 10 in the Árborg municipality of Selfoss, Iceland. Operated by Sveitarfélagið Árborg under the leadership of skólastjóri Hermann Örn Kristjánsson and umsjónarmaður Sölvi Ólafsson, the school delivers primary and lower-secondary education to approximately 503 enrolled students across two physical sites: the main building at Norðurhólum 1 and the Frístund Hólar after-school facility at Austurvegi 2B. The institution is a government-state entity rather than a commercial enterprise, with its operating budget allocated by the municipality and supplemented by modest ancillary fees for meals (238 ISK), morning refreshments (56 ISK), and childcare (minimum 4,972 ISK per month).

The school runs a comprehensive educational and welfare stack including a core curriculum spanning grades 1-10, a specialized Sérdeild (Setrið) for students with special needs featuring a Gagnasmiðja data workshop, the ÍSAT instructional group for targeted learning support, an on-site Mötuneyti cafeteria, Skólaakstur bus transportation coordinated with GT akstursþjónusta, the Frístundaheimili after-school care program, the Zelsíuz youth community center, and integration with the municipal Fjölskyldusvið Árborg family services. Its technology backbone consists of InfoMentor/Mentor for parent communication, grade tracking, and parent-teacher scheduling, Prowise Skjár interactive displays in the Sérdeild funded in part by a 150,000 ISK Lions Club Selfoss donation, the SAFT safety-education curriculum integration, and a standard municipal information infrastructure.

The business model is public-sector rather than commercial. Distribution is via the Árborg municipality's centralized enrollment system (island.is/umsoknir/grunnskoli and Mín Árborg), and marketing is limited to the official website (sunnulaek.is), Facebook page, email newsletters, and InfoMentor-driven parent communication. Revenue derives from municipal allocations as the primary funding source, with ancillary fee streams (meals, refreshments, childcare, extended Náðarkorter care) providing only a marginal contribution. Long-standing community partnerships anchor the institution's social position: Lions Club Selfoss (technology funding), Kiwanis and Eimskip (annual 1st-grade bicycle-helmet program, running since 1997 and 2004 respectively), Fjölbrautaskóli Suðurlands (FSU transition mentorship), Íþrótta- og Ólympíusamband Íslands (school sports initiatives), and a network of local businesses (Pylsuvagninn, Penninn Eymundsson, Skyrland, Bíóhúsið) that sponsor the annual Bíódagar student film festival.

Name

Sunnulaekjarskoli Selfoss Iceland

Legal name

Sunnulækjarskóli

Website

https://sunnulaek.is

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sunnulækjarskóli is a municipal compulsory school (grunnskóli) in Selfoss, Iceland, operated by Árborg municipality and serving approximately 503 students in grades 1-10 with core education, a special-needs department, after-school care, meals, and transport.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary and Lower Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Public school education
• After-school childcare
• Special education programs
• School meal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Selfoss

HQ country

Iceland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sunnulækjarskóli is a municipal primary and lower secondary school (grunnskóli) serving students in grades 1–10 (approximately ages 6–16) in the Árborg municipality of Iceland. The school delivers classroom education along with ancillary services including a school cafeteria, school bus transport, after-school care (Frístundaheimili), a youth community centre (Zelsíuz), a school library, and a specialized department (Setrið) for students with special needs.

Product overview

Sunnulækjarskóli is a municipal primary school (grunnskóli) in Selfoss, Iceland, serving students in grades 1-10 as part of the Árborg school system. The school offers a unified educational program with specialized support services including Setrið (special needs department), after-school care (Frístundaheimili), school transport, and cafeteria services. The school also provides specialized programs for students requiring additional support (ÍSAT group), and connects with municipal family services for comprehensive student welfare. Recreational activities are supported through the youth center Zelsíuz. The school operates from 7:30-15:00 on weekdays and follows the Árborg municipal school calendar.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunnulækjarskóli – Primary and Lower Secondary Education Comprehensive primary and lower secondary education for grades 1–10, covering literacy, numeracy, health, and physical education for children in the Árborg catchment area.
• Setrið (Sérdeild Sunnulækjarskóla) Specialized department serving students with special needs through individualized curriculum, a dedicated data workshop (Gagnasmiðja), and tailored support programs.
• Frístundaheimili (After-School Care) After-school childcare and recreational services operated from the Frístund Hólar facility on Austurvegi 2B for students during non-school hours.
• Skólaakstur (School Transport) Bus transportation service for students living outside walking distance, coordinated with Árborg municipality and operated through GT akstursþjónusta.
• Mötuneyti (School Cafeteria) Daily school meal service providing lunches to students, with menus published monthly and unit-priced options for parents.
• Félagsmiðstöðin Zelsíuz (Youth Community Centre) Youth community centre connected to the school providing recreational activities and social spaces for students.
• Bókasafn (School Library) School library providing books and learning resources for students across all grade levels.
• Fjölskyldusvið Árborgar – Family Services Municipal family services integrated with the school, providing student counseling, career guidance, and child welfare support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Won gold and silver medals at Suðurlandsmót in chess
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Árborg Municipality (Sveitarfélagið Árborg)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The school is operated by Árborg municipality, which provides funding, oversight, and support services including school health care, family services, and school transportation.
• Íþrótta- og Ólympíusamband Íslands (National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership in school sports initiatives including Ólympíuhlaupið (Olympic Run), Göngum í skólann (Walk to School), and Sundátak (Swimming Initiative) programs promoting physical activity among students.
• Fjölbrautaskóli Suðurlands (FSU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative project FSunnó connecting FSU upper secondary students with Sunnulækjarskóla 10th graders for mentorship and smooth transition between school levels.
• Local businesses (Pylsuvagninn, Penninn Eymundsson, Skyrland, Bíóhúðið, etc.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal businesses in Árborg sponsored the Bíódagar (Film Days) competition, providing prizes for student filmmakers in the annual short film festival.
• Kiwanis and EimskipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual program providing free bicycle helmets to 1st grade students, with Kiwanis organizing distribution since 1997 and Eimskip funding since 2004.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Stekkjaskóli: Another public grunnskóli operating within Sveitarfélagið Árborg; directly comparable as a fellow municipal K-10 school in the same catchment, and named alongside Sunnulækjarskóli in the 2026 Stóra upplestrarkeppnin regional final.

Others

• Leikskólinn Sunnulækjarskóli / Árborgar leikskólar: Preschools in the Árborg municipality that feed into Sunnulækjarskóli; comparable as part of the same municipal education continuum, including a documented collaboration agreement between Árborg's leik- and grunnskólar.
• Fjölbrautaskóli Suðurlands (FSU): Upper-secondary school in the Suðurland region that runs the FSunnó transition project with Sunnulækjarskóli's 10th graders; comparable as a regional Icelandic publicly-funded educational institution, though at a different level (upper secondary vs. K-10).

Regional players

• Foldaskóli: Public grunnskóli in Reykjavík serving grades 1-10; comparable in grade coverage and municipal operating model, though operating in a different (capital-region) geography than Sunnulækjarskóli.
• Breiðagerðisskóli: Public K-10 grunnskóli in Reykjavík's Breiðholt district; comparable as a municipal primary/lower-secondary school with similar integrated service offerings, but in the capital region rather than Suðurland.

Broad incumbents

• Hagaskóli: Larger, established public grunnskóli in Reykjavík; comparable as a full-service Icelandic municipal primary/lower-secondary school with similar grade range and municipal funding model.
• Vesturbæjarskóli: Public K-10 grunnskóli in Reykjavík; broadly comparable as a municipal primary/lower-secondary school offering integrated meals, after-school care, and special education services.
• Grandaskóli: Public grunnskóli in Reykjavík's Grafarvogur district; comparable as a municipal K-10 school with a comparable student-services portfolio and InfoMentor-style parent engagement infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sunnulaekjarskoli-selfoss-iceland

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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