Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland and world’s northernmost capital of a sovereign state. Whilst Iceland has a population of approximately 329 thousand, the Reykjavik city has a population of around 121 thousand people. The Icelandic education system uses policies and methods controlled by the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture and they issue the National Curriculum Guidelines. The education system consist of four level (Playschool, Compulsory, Upper Secondary and Higher), where the playschools, primary schools, and lower secondary schools are funded and administered by the municipalities. Compulsory education comprises primary and lower secondary education. Upper secondary is not compulsory but everyone has the right to it. The University of Iceland has the largest seat of students, which is located in central Reykjavik. Reykjavik also has Reykjavík University, which is the largest private university in Iceland with over 3000 students. In Reykjavík there are 10 secondary school and 3 universities which include Iceland Academy of the Arts, Reykjavík University and The University of Iceland.
Gathering And Developing The News Training | Personal Development in Reykjavik
The Gathering and Developing the News Course in Reykjavik teaches learners how to source, research, and build accurate, compelling news stories across modern media environments. It covers core reporting principles, types of news sources, interviewing and research techniques, and practical methods for developing strong news narratives.
- Become familiar with the process and methods of gathering news.
- Learn how to create and develop a strong and accurate news report.
- Understand the importance of news gathering in communication.