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Iceland Research Paper

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Culture in Iceland
Education systems;
The Education system in Iceland is similar to that of the United States. Iceland’s educational system is made up of four levels, and their mission is that everyone should have equal opportunities to acquire an education, regardless of sex, economic status, residential location, religion, possible handicap, and cultural or social background.

The first level is Pre-school or nurseries which children ages 1-6 years old can attend. Much like the United States the majority of Icelandic children attend pre-school. The only level of education that is mandatory is their second level of education; Children ages 6-16 are required by law to go to school. The Compulsory education is comprised of primary and lower …show more content…

This educational level isn’t mandated but anyone who has completed their compulsory education can choose to enter, it is typically attended by students ages 16-20. With the exception of one private school, there is no tuition fee for this level of education throughout the country.
Finally the last level of education in Iceland is Higher education, which is the same as the United States, and basically worldwide. This level is available to anyone who has completed the previous level of education in Iceland, and they may apply to study at a University. In the country of Iceland there are 7 total higher education institutions, although most people choose to complete part if not all of their education abroad.
Iceland’s universities attract hundreds of foreign students each year, and they teach many courses in English. The country is well known for strong programs in Icelandic language, literature, glaciology, and geology. An interesting fact is that there are no tuition fees at the state universities (although there are registration fees), and student loans are available to cover living expenses and school materials. (Education. …show more content…

The people of Iceland have learned to live in their harsh natural environment, they are extremely brave and resilient, they’ve adapted and are able to survive and deal with the unrelenting forces of mother nature as Iceland has had numerous volcanic eruptions, and other natural disasters.
As a society Iceland is extremely progressive, and modern with one of the top rankings of measurement’s for quality of life. In addition Iceland has one of the most productive and efficient economies in the world, as they are ranked among the wealthiest countries in the world. It’s considered one of the “greenest” countries on the planet because of it’s use of renewable energy resources derived from hydroelectric & geothermal sources.
Icelandic customs and traditions are centuries old, and their folk tales are ripe with mysticism, ghosts and elves and trolls, and further shaped by the natural forces of a harsh environment.
Iceland’s population is young, with close to 40% under the age of 18. Iceland also boasts one of the highest fertility rates in Europe, ensuring the country a steady population growth through the

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