The Landakot School (), established in 1896, is
Iceland
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's oldest and longest-running private school, and one of the oldest running
schools in Iceland
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of any type. Students attending the school range in age from 5–16 years old; in Iceland this is K-10th grade.
Located in central
Reykjavík
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, Landakotsskóli is an independent, non-denominational day school. There are currently around 200 students in the school. The school admits students from all nationalities.
Landakotskóli follows the National Icelandic Curriculum with an emphasis on mathematics, languages, arts and an innovative art curriculum. The school's International Department follows the
Cambridge Curriculum
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developed by the
University of Cambridge
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.
Cambridge Curriculum
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See also
* Education and science in Iceland
* Education in Iceland
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 t ...
* Iceland
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Schools in Iceland
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1896 establishments in Iceland
Educational institutions established in 1896