Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð

What Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð does

Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð (MH) is a public upper secondary school (framhaldsskóli) located at Hamrahlíð 10, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland. Founded in 1966 and celebrating its 60th anniversary in September 2026, the institution delivers Icelandic matriculation examination (stúdentspróf) preparation across eight distinct study programmes: Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Languages, Open Programme, Dance Arts, Music Arts, IB (International Baccalaureate), and Multi-disciplinary. Each autumn the school admits approximately 280 new students from a pool of roughly 800 applicants, with 342 listing MH as their first choice in the most recent admission cycle; 127 students graduated across the eight programmes in May 2026.

Name

Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð

Legal name

Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð

Website

https://mh.is

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð is a public upper secondary school in Reykjavík, Iceland, founded in 1966, offering eight matriculation study programmes (including IB) to roughly 280 new students annually under government funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Upper Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Upper secondary education
• Matriculation programmes
• International baccalaureate
• Secondary school iceland
• Academic study programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Reykjavík

HQ country

Iceland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

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Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð is a public upper secondary school (framhaldsskóli) in Reykjavík that delivers academic instruction across eight study programmes leading to the Icelandic stúdentspróf matriculation examination and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. The school admits approximately 280 new students each autumn from around 800 applicants, supported by digital platforms including Inna (LMS), Dugga (digital exams), and Microsoft 365.

Product overview

Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð is an Icelandic upper secondary school (framhaldsskóli) offering eight distinct study programs: Náttúrufræðibraut (Natural Sciences), Félagsfræðabraut (Social Sciences), Málabraut (Languages), Opin braut (Open), Listdansbraut (Dance), Listmenntabraut (Literary Arts), IB-braut (International Baccalaureate), and Fjölnámsbraut (Multi-study). The school operates digital platforms including Inna (learning management system), Dugga (exam platform), Moya (CMS), and Microsoft 365 for students and staff. The IB program follows the International Baccalaureate curriculum.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• NFMH: Nemenda- og hollvinasamtök MH - Student and friend association of MH
• Beneventumsjóður
• Minningarsjóður um Sverri S. Einarsson
• Hamrahlíðarkórinn
• Miðgarðsormurinn
• Inna

Products and services

• IB Diploma Programme (IB-braut) Two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme leading to the internationally recognized IB Diploma alongside the Icelandic stúdentspróf. The IB curriculum is one of eight study tracks at MH and is run under separate IB policies. Intended for students seeking internationally recognized qualifications for university admission worldwide.
• Natural Sciences Programme (Náttúrufræðibraut) Upper secondary academic track focused on natural sciences, preparing students for university-level study in STEM fields and leading to the Icelandic stúdentspróf matriculation examination.
• Social Sciences Programme (Félagsfræðabraut) Upper secondary academic track focused on social sciences, preparing students for university-level study in social-science disciplines and leading to the stúdentspróf matriculation examination.
• Languages Programme (Málabraut) Upper secondary academic track emphasising modern languages, including Norwegian and Swedish as alternatives to Danish, leading to the stúdentspróf matriculation examination.
• Open Programme (Opin braut) Flexible upper secondary academic track allowing students to combine subjects across disciplines based on individual interest, leading to the stúdentspróf matriculation examination.
• Dance Arts Programme (Listdansbraut) Specialised upper secondary track combining academic matriculation subjects with intensive dance training delivered via service agreements with four accredited Icelandic dance schools, leading to the stúdentspróf matriculation examination.
• Literary Arts Programme (Listmenntabraut) Upper secondary academic track focused on literary and fine arts subjects, leading to the stúdentspróf matriculation examination.
• Multi-disciplinary Programme (Fjölnámsbraut) Upper secondary multi-disciplinary academic track combining subjects across multiple fields, leading to the stúdentspróf matriculation examination.

Quantifiable outcome

• 127 students graduated in 2026, with the school's top graduate (dúx) achieving a 9.88 GPA
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• International Baccalaureate (IB) / IB OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1966MH has offered the IB Diploma Programme since 1966, one of the longest-running IB schools in Iceland. The school offers the full IB curriculum leading to an internationally recognized IB Diploma alongside the Icelandic stúdentspróf. The IB programme is one of 8 study tracks (námsbrautir) at the school. IB policies and rules are maintained separately from the school's general academic framework.
• Danslistarskóli JSBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance instruction on the Listdansbraut (Dance Programme) is delivered through a service agreement with Danslistarskóli JSB, an accredited dance school. MH students attend dance training at this school as part of their curriculum.
• Klassíski listdansskólinn (Classical Dance School)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClassical dance instruction on the Listdansbraut is delivered through a service agreement with Klassíski listdansskólinn. Course descriptions for MH dance courses taught at this school are available on their website.
• Listdansskóli Íslands (Dance School of Iceland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance instruction on the Listdansbraut is delivered through a service agreement with Listdansskóli Íslands, an accredited dance education provider.
• Óskandi (Dance School)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance instruction on the Listdansbraut is delivered through a service agreement with Óskandi dance school, one of the recognized dance education providers for MH's dance programme.
• Microsoft 365coreTechnology or IntegrationThe school uses Microsoft 365 as its primary digital platform for staff and students, including email (Outlook), document collaboration, and learning tools. Students are expected to have access to Microsoft 365 as part of their digital learning environment.
• Þjóðskrá Íslands (Icelandic National Registry)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe school's Inna learning management system is connected to the Icelandic National Registry, pulling student personal information including legal name, address, and parent/guardian details. This integration ensures accurate student records but requires coordination when name changes occur.
• UNESCO Associated Schools NetworkmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMH is a member of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet), reflecting its commitment to international education and UNESCO values.

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Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kvennaskólinn í Reykjavík: Historic Reykjavík upper secondary school (founded 1874), now co-educational, offering academic framhaldsskóli tracks directly comparable to MH and competing for the same Capital Region student body.
• Menntaskólinn í Reykjavík (MR): Iceland's oldest upper secondary school (founded 1846), based in Reykjavík, offering comparable framhaldsskóli tracks including a long-standing IB programme. Directly competes with MH for the same 16-20-year-old Capital Region applicants and produces the same stúdentspróf credential.
• Tækniskólinn: Reykjavík-based upper secondary school focused on technology, vocational and academic programmes, serving the same Capital Region student pool as MH through the national Menntagátt admission system.
• Menntaskólinn í Kópavogi: Upper secondary school in Kópavogi in the Capital Region, competing with MH for the greater Reykjavík applicant pool with similar academic framhaldsskóli offerings and a national admission system footprint.
• Verzlunarskóli Íslands: Reykjavík-based upper secondary school founded 1904, originally business/commerce-oriented but now offering multiple academic tracks. Competes head-to-head with MH for the same Reykjavík applicant pool across framhaldsskóli programmes.

Regional players

• Menntaskólinn á Akureyri: Upper secondary school serving northern Iceland (Akureyri), offering multiple academic tracks comparable to MH but in a separate geographic catchment; same product (framhaldsskóli), no direct overlap in the Reykjavík applicant pool.
• Menntaskólinn á Ísafirði: Upper secondary school in the Westfjords, offering framhaldsskóli tracks comparable to MH but serving a remote, geographically separate catchment with its own applicant pipeline.
• Menntaskólinn á Egilsstöðum: Upper secondary school in Egilsstaðir serving eastern Iceland, with comparable academic framhaldsskóli offerings to MH but operating in a distinct, geographically separate catchment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mhskoli
• Instagraminstagram.com/menntaskolinn_hamrahlid

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Profiles3 records

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