The course must fall within the Fund’s parameters for courses:

• A specific area of studies that follows a pre-determined plan or definition and usually ends with a certification of performance or another type of confirmation.
  • The course has to have a defined beginning, end, and advisor.
  • Information on the course must be accessible.

Counselling, personal plan, or guidance does not meet the requirements of a course on the part of the Fund.

Access to all Icelandic Language Apps are eligible for grants if they meet the above criteria.

An instructor of Icelandic courses, Icelandic lessons, or private tutoring, who does not work with an accredited educator approved by the Ministry of Education and Children, or the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour, must meet the skill and experience requirements listed below, in order for their services to be eligible for grants from the vocational training fund.

Other skill requirements:

• Significant knowledge of language teaching
  • Teaching experience with an accredited educator
  • University schooling
  • Professional working practices and dedication to delivering a good job

The above criteria also applies to other language learning, courses, and private tutoring