Registration for Hafnarfjörður’s Vinnuskóli for summer 2026

Registration for Vinnuskóli Hafnarfjarðar for summer 2026 begins tomorrow, 23 April, through the Vinnuskóli registration system, Vala.

• See here.

The main role of Vinnuskólinn is to provide students from the upper grades of primary school with constructive summer jobs and education in a safe working environment. All students in grades 8, 9, and 10 are offered work in general municipal horticulture groups. In addition, students in grades 9 and 10 are offered the opportunity to apply for jobs with partner organizations, such as sports clubs, scouts, preschools, and after-school programs.

A list of partner organizations can be found on the Vinnuskóli website. The list is updated regularly as more partners are added.

Working hours depend on age

The daily working hours of adolescents depend on age and may vary depending on whether the adolescent works in a general horticulture group or with a partner organization – the arrangement for general groups is as follows:

• Working hours for 14-year-olds are 3.5 hours per day, Monday to Thursday (14 hours per week). Every other week work is in the morning (08:30–12:00) and the alternate week in the afternoon (12:30–16:00).
• Working hours for 15-year-olds are 3.5 hours per day, Monday to Thursday. During the final week, 20.07–23.07, adolescents work longer days in order to complete their total hours. Every other week work is in the morning (08:30–12:00) and the alternate week in the afternoon (12:30–16:00).
• Working hours for 16-year-olds are 7 hours per day, Monday to Thursday. Morning work is from 08:30–12:00 and afternoon work from 12:30–16:00.
• Daily working hours for adolescents working with partner organizations are always determined by the workplaces in accordance with the Regulation on the Employment of Children and Adolescents. And how many hours may adolescents work over the summer?
• 14-year-olds work 71 hours.
• 15-year-olds work 92 hours.
• 16-year-olds work 118 hours.

Wages depend on age

16-year-olds (born 2010) are paid 1,560 ISK per hour plus holiday pay. It is very important that 16-year-olds submit how much personal tax credit they intend to use. This must be sent to the email address launafulltruar@hafnarfjordur.is

15-year-olds (born 2011) are paid 1,248 ISK per hour plus holiday pay.
14-year-olds (born 2012) are paid 936 ISK per hour plus holiday pay.
Holiday pay is paid out with wages and not into separate holiday accounts for any age group.

All students who register for the work school will be offered a job, but if registrations are received late, the likelihood of accommodating students’ preferences for workplaces is reduced. Those intending to apply for jobs with partner organizations should note that the Vinnuskóli office does not ensure placement in those jobs; partner organizations select their participants themselves. It is therefore best to complete applications for those jobs by 11 May, as on that date the lists of applicants will be forwarded to partner organizations.

All inquiries regarding jobs with partner organizations should be directed to them directly, as job arrangements may vary.

For young people who do not feel able to participate in general Vinnuskóli groups without specific support, Kletturinn offers a specialized work school group for those who need an individualized approach with assistance. Strong emphasis is placed on positive experiences and active participation, and further information can be obtained via the email address kletturinn@hafnarfjordur.is