FB was established in 1975 and was the first community college of its kind in Iceland. The college is divided into two schools | a normal day school for pupils who are between 16 and 19 years of age and an evening school for adults. The number of students in the day school is about 1200 and about 700 in the evening school. The college is one of the largest secondary schools in Iceland with a staff of 140, thereof 100 teachers. The pupils who enter the college at the age of 16 have completed 10 years of primary education. Final graduation from this college as well as other such colleges or secondary grammar schools in Iceland has proved sufficient for universities and other institutes of higher learning both in Europe and USA. In addition to preparing pupils for various academic studies at university level, FB offers qualifications in specialized branches of vocational learning | licensed practical nursing, beautician, carpenter, and electrician the last four being recognized and confirmed by the State.
Since 1997 FB co-operates with several countries and has taken part in many EU activities and projects within Erasmus+ and Nordplus. FB has also taken part in several VETPRO projects with student and staff exchanges and mobilities. For several years now we have been welcoming groups of students and teachers from all over Europe. For students who participate in mobilities, FB also offers cultural programs and brings them together with Icelandic tutoring students. We also provide tutoring and follow up certification and the organization of cultural and professional activities.
The staff involved in our projects are all skilled teachers and administrators with full qualifications and several years of experience in EU projects. Our International Project Coordinator is Mrs Hrafnhildur Hafberg. We have experience in using Learning Agreements, Europass CV and Memorandum of Understanding.