Iceland Guide

Preschool Curriculum in Iceland

Everything school owners, directors, and teachers in Iceland need to know about preschool standards, licensing, funding, and choosing a curriculum that meets local requirements.

National framework
Iceland's national early childhood education guidelines
Regulator
Ministry of Education of Iceland and the relevant local early childhood authority
Age range
Typically birth to 6 years (varies by setting and local regulation)
Typical ratios
Locally regulated; common targets are 1:4 infants

Iceland early learning standards

The official curriculum framework for preschools in Iceland is the Iceland's national early childhood education guidelines.

IPC is a flexible, standards-aligned curriculum used across Europe and 98 countries worldwide. Schools in Iceland use IPC alongside the national framework to give teachers structured lesson plans, peer-reviewed activities, and built-in assessment that fits local language and cultural requirements.

How IPC fits preschools in Iceland

IPC gives Iceland preschools 20,000+ ready-to-teach activities, lesson plans, parent reports, and assessment tools that map to Iceland's national early childhood education guidelines. Trusted by 20,000+ schools and 60,000+ teachers across 98 countries.

Opening a new setting?

Leikskóli startup guide for Iceland

From licensing and ratios to choosing a preschool curriculum, our step-by-step guide covers everything you need to open a leikskóli in Iceland and align it to Iceland's national early childhood education guidelines.

How to start a leikskóli in Iceland

Frequently asked questions

What preschool curriculum is required in Iceland?
Iceland preschools follow Iceland's national early childhood education guidelines. IPC is a flexible, standards-aligned curriculum used across Europe and 98 countries worldwide. Schools in Iceland use IPC alongside the national framework to give teachers structured lesson plans, peer-reviewed activities, and built-in assessment that fits local language and cultural requirements.
Who licenses preschools in Iceland?
Ministry of Education of Iceland and the relevant local early childhood authority oversees early childhood settings in Iceland.
Are there government subsidies for preschool in Iceland?
Public funding for early childhood settings in Iceland varies by region and provider type. Our team can help you understand what applies to your setting and how to register correctly. Get in touch for country-specific guidance.
Can IPC be used as a preschool curriculum in Iceland?
Yes. IPC is trusted by 20,000+ schools across 98 countries. Activities, lesson plans, and assessments map to Iceland's national early childhood education guidelines.

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