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
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
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
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
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
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Ages 16+
Courses
Follow-on course for Ukrainian and Russian speakers who have finished A1-1, focused on speaking; the course description is in Ukrainian and you can join in person or via Zoom. Union members (e.g. AFL) can claim back part of the fee from their union's education fund (Landsmennt refunds up to 90%).
Austurbrú · Egilsstaðir
Vonarland, Egilsstöðum, og á Zoom
Mon and Wed 19:00-21:00, Fri 17:00-19:00
2 Oct – 20 Nov 2026
56,000 ISK (40 hours)
Ages 16+
Courses
Beginners' course for people with little or no Icelandic, focused on speaking and everyday vocabulary. Union members (e.g. AFL) can claim back part of the fee from their union's education fund (Landsmennt refunds up to 90%).
Austurbrú · Egilsstaðir
Vonarland, Egilsstöðum
Mon and Wed 14:45-16:45
7 Sept – 11 Dec 2026
56,000 ISK (40 hours)
Ages 16+
Courses
Red Cross course in basic first aid and CPR; you must register in advance and should bring a snack. A refresher every two years is recommended.
Rauði krossinn í Múlasýslu · Egilsstaðir
Dynskógar 4, Egilsstöðum
Wed 11 Nov 2026, 17:00-21:00
Single session; held regularly
13,200 ISK
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Ages 20+
Courses
Certified trade training for people aged 20+ alongside work: theory online and practical work in the college workshop in the evenings. Union members (e.g. AFL) can claim back part of the fee from their union's education fund (Landsmennt refunds up to 90%).
Verkmenntaskóli Austurlands (VA) · Neskaupstaður
Verkstæði VA, Neskaupstað
Workshop sessions Tue, Wed and Thu 17:00-21:00
Autumn 2026 and spring 2027 terms
5,500 ISK per credit plus enrolment and service fees
Ages 20+
Courses
Metal-trade training for people aged 20+ who want to study while working; theory online, practical sessions in the evenings. Union members (e.g. AFL) can claim back part of the fee from their union's education fund (Landsmennt refunds up to 90%).
Verkmenntaskóli Austurlands (VA) · Neskaupstaður
Verkstæði VA, Neskaupstað
Workshop sessions Tue and Wed 17:00-21:00
Autumn 2026 and spring 2027 terms
5,500 ISK per credit plus enrolment and service fees
Ages 23+
Courses
Carpentry programme for people aged 23+: theory by distance learning and practical weekend blocks in the college workshop. Union members (e.g. AFL) can claim back part of the fee from their union's education fund (Landsmennt refunds up to 90%).
Verkmenntaskóli Austurlands (VA) · Neskaupstaður
Trésmíðaverkstæði VA, Neskaupstað
Blocks: Fri 16:00-21:00, Sat 9:00-18:00, Sun 9:00-15:00
Autumn 2026: 11–13 Sept, 25–27 Sept, 16–18 Oct, 6–8 Nov
Enrolment 6,000 ISK; 5,500 ISK per credit (practical), 2,500 ISK per credit (theory)
Ages 16+
Courses
Beginners' course held at the VA college building, focused on speaking practice and simple conversations. Union members (e.g. AFL) can claim back part of the fee from their union's education fund (Landsmennt refunds up to 90%).
Austurbrú · Neskaupstaður
Verkmenntaskóli Austurlands, Neskaupstað
Tue and Thu 16:45-18:15
15 Sept – 11 Dec 2026
56,000 ISK (40 hours)
Ages 16+
Courses
Intermediate course for learners who already have a good foundation in Icelandic. Union members (e.g. AFL) can claim back part of the fee from their union's education fund (Landsmennt refunds up to 90%).
Austurbrú · Neskaupstaður
Múlinn samvinnuhús, Neskaupstað
Mon and Thu 16:30-18:30
September–December 2026
56,000 ISK (40 hours)
Up to age 6
Courses
Volunteers read picture books and new children's books aloud in Icelandic; parents often drop by straight from nursery, and it is a nice way for children to hear Icelandic.
Bókasafnið á Reyðarfirði (Bókasöfn Fjarðabyggðar) · Reyðarfjörður
Bókasafnið á Reyðarfirði (í Grunnskóla Reyðarfjarðar)
Thu 16:30
Winter
Free
Ages 16+
Courses
Beginners' course taught on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings; the course description is also available in Polish. Union members (e.g. AFL) can claim back part of the fee from their union's education fund (Landsmennt refunds up to 90%).
Austurbrú · Reyðarfjörður
Fróðleiksmolinn, Reyðarfirði
Mon 19:00-20:30 and Sat 11:00-12:30
14 Sept – 19 Dec 2026
56,000 ISK (40 hours)
Ages 3–15
Courses
Polish lessons (speaking and writing) plus Polish culture, traditions and history for Polish and Polish-Icelandic children from Reyðarfjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Neskaupstaður, Eskifjörður and Egilsstaðir; teachers are engaged through the Polish Embassy.
Polska Szkoła Reydarfjordur · Reyðarfjörður
Grunnskóli og leikskóli á Reyðarfirði
Saturdays
5 Sept 2026 – 29 May 2027 (autumn term to 19 Dec, spring term from 9 Jan)
Ages 16+
Courses
Four-hour basic course in first aid, CPR and using a defibrillator, for anyone who wants to learn or refresh. Union members (e.g. AFL) can claim back part of the fee from their union's education fund (Landsmennt refunds up to 90%).
Austurbrú · Reyðarfjörður
Húsnæði Austurbrúar, Búðareyri 1, Reyðarfirði
Wed 11 Nov 2026, 15:00-19:00
Single session (register by 6 Nov)
19,500 ISK
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Ages 16+
Courses
Shorter evening course (20 hours) for beginners in Seyðisfjörður. Union members (e.g. AFL) can claim back part of the fee from their union's education fund (Landsmennt refunds up to 90%).
Austurbrú · Seyðisfjörður
Safnaðarheimili Seyðisfjarðarkirkju
Tue and Thu 19:30-21:00
20 Oct – 5 Dec 2026
28,000 ISK (20 hours)
Ages 16+
Courses
Beginners' course in Vopnafjörður for people with little or no Icelandic. Union members (e.g. AFL) can claim back part of the fee from their union's education fund (Landsmennt refunds up to 90%).
Austurbrú · Vopnafjörður
Kaupvangur, Vopnafirði
Tue and Thu 16:30-18:30
September–December 2026
56,000 ISK (40 hours)