06 - Clubs

Sports and hobbies

Practices, choirs, music lessons, outdoor groups, community clubs and courses across East Iceland, for children, teenagers and adults.

Ages 16+ Courses

Distance learning (upper-secondary courses)

Around 65–70 courses each term, e.g. languages, maths, sciences and social studies; taking no more than two at a time alongside work is recommended.

Menntaskólinn á Egilsstöðum (ME) · Austurland Á netinu (fjarnám ME) Self-paced online study in spans of just over 7 weeks Autumn and spring terms (autumn 2026 applications ran 5 May – 4 Aug) 22,000 ISK for one course per term (incl. 6,000 ISK enrolment), 16,000 ISK per extra course
Ages 16+ Courses

Icelandic A2-2 online – speaking and communication

Online speaking practice for learners with some Icelandic, max. 10 per group; designed so lessons can be taken during working hours by arrangement with the employer. Union members (e.g. AFL) can claim back part of the fee from their union's education fund (Landsmennt refunds up to 90%).

Austurbrú · Austurland Fjarnám (snjallsími eða tölva) Mon and Wed 14:30-16:00 21 Sept – 16 Dec 2026 56,000 ISK (40 hours)
Ages 16+ Courses

Icelandic B1-2 online – speaking and communication

Online speaking practice for intermediate learners, max. 10 per group; a smartphone or computer is enough. Union members (e.g. AFL) can claim back part of the fee from their union's education fund (Landsmennt refunds up to 90%).

Austurbrú · Austurland Fjarnám (snjallsími eða tölva) Tue and Thu 14:30-16:00 22 Sept – 18 Dec 2026 56,000 ISK (40 hours)
Ages 16+ Courses

Online courses for tourism staff

Three short online courses on East Iceland, welcoming guests and giving good information, for people working in hotels, restaurants, pools and shops; you can choose the language and access lasts 30 days.

Austurbrú · Austurland Á netinu (Learncove) Any time All year Free