Record enrollment in Icelandic upper secondary schools; all students admitted

Icelandic upper secondary schools have completed their admissions process for the 2026-2027 academic year, with a record number of 5,152 students securing places. All applicants who met the entry requirements have been assigned a school, ensuring that no student is left without a place.

The allocation saw a high success rate, with approximately 97% of students being admitted to one of the three schools they listed on their application. Specifically, 79% of students received their first choice, while 627 students were admitted to their second choice and 292 to their third choice. An additional 158 students were placed in schools with available spots.

Demand for upper secondary education was particularly high this year. In several instances, students needed exceptionally high grades to gain admission to the most sought-after schools and programs. The allocation of places was determined by factors such as entry requirements and the specific criteria set by each school when applications exceeded available spots.

Detailed statistics on the total number of applications per school and the number of admitted students are available on the website of the Center for Education and School Services on island.is.