Icelandic language study
NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR AUTUMN TERM STARTS LATE AUGUST 2012. For further information call: (+354) 580 1800
Levels
Our Icelandic language programme offers a wide range of Icelandic courses at five different levels. Training focuses on developing the four language skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing, as well as working on grammar and building vocabulary.
Terms
Icelandic courses are offered during the autumn, spring and summer terms.
Specialised courses
Specialised beginner's courses are offered for students who speak Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Polish and Russian. Special courses in writing and speaking are offered as well.
Hours
Both morning and evening classes are available. One class hour equals 40 minutes. Each session is three class hours (3x40 minutes) with a short break.
Placement test
A placement test to evaluate what level best suits each student is offered at the beginning of each term and upon request at mimir@mimir.is or tel.: 580 1800.
Registration
You can register at our office in Ofanleiti 2, 103 Reykjavík or by tel.: 580 1808. Alternatively you can register online at www.mimir.is
Course fee
- 60 class hour Icelandic: 31.500 ISK
- 30 class hour Icelandic: 17.300 ISK
Note: Most unions refund (partly) Icelandic courses upon proof of payment and a diploma.
Legal domicile and course fee
According to the government's policy on legal domicile in relation with Icelandic for foreigners there are different prices for students with and without legal domicile.
- Course fee for students with registered legal domicile for 60 class hour Icelandic: 31.500 ISK
- Course fee for students without registered legal domicile for 60 class hour Icelandic: 61.000 ISK
Further information on residency & legal domicile visit http://www.mcc.is
Registration of legal domicile is at the National Registry - Þjóðskrá (www.thjodskra.is).
What we offer
- Relaxed, welcoming and supportive atmosphere
- Friendly, professional teachers
- Effective, dynamic teaching methods
- Diverse teaching materials for every level
- Variety of courses
Note: Icelandic courses are based on the Curriculum of Icelandic for foreigners published by the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture.
Test for Permanent Residence permit
A test attesting to a proficiency in the Icelandic language, equal to 150 hours of Icelandic language studies, is available upon request. The test is both written and oral. Price: 4.500 ISK.
School for Settlers (Landnemaskólinn)
120 class hours of Icelandic lessons, lessons about Icelandic society and culture, computer lessons, real-competence file and more. The course is for people who have finished 180 class hours of Icelandic or have similar proficiency.
Counselling
Educational and career counsellors are available for students free of charge.
More information
For more information you can e-mail us at mimir@mimir.is (allowing Javascript on browser) or call (+354) 580 1808.