Rector: No evidence of curriculum shift to primary schools despite high school shortening

The rector of Reykjavik Junior College, Sólveig Hannesdóttir, has stated that she does not observe any shift of curriculum content from high schools to primary schools, despite initial expectations following the reduction of high school study from four years to three.

During the transition, educators and administrators were informed that certain subjects, especially Icelandic and mathematics, would be integrated into the primary school curriculum. However, Hannesdóttir reports that this has not occurred. She expressed concern that students are receiving inconsistent science education across different primary schools.

While a "B" grade in primary school signifies that a student has met the required competencies, Hannesdóttir questions the depth and quality of that acquired skill, particularly in science, due to the disparities in instruction. This variability in foundational science education is a significant worry for the preparedness of students entering high school.