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When we asked about the schools in Iceland, they said...

"I would hiighly recommend this school to families moving to Iceland. The staff are fabulous people that have the best interests of the children at heart. It is a small school and as such chiidren are given a greater degree of individualized attention. I have had a wonderful ecperience having both my children attend for a combined three years," wrote an expat with kids at The International School of Iceland in Garðabær.

"The Reykjavik International School (RIS) is one of the best international schools in Iceland. Located in the capital city of Reykjavik, RIS offers a comprehensive education for students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. The school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, which is designed to develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. RIS also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art. The Reykjavik Bilingual School (RBS) is another excellent bilingual school in Iceland. RBS offers a bilingual education in both English and Icelandic, with a focus on developing students’ language skills. The school follows the Icelandic National Curriculum, which is designed to prepare students for higher education. RBS also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art. The Akureyri International School (AIS) is a top-rated international school in Iceland. Located in the northern city of Akureyri, AIS offers a comprehensive education for students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. The school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, which is designed to develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. AIS also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art," commented one expat when asked about in Iceland.

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Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.

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