The Language Centre of the University of Iceland is open to all University students and staff interested in learning a foreign language.
The Language Centre organises a variety of language courses to meet the needs of students and staff.
Language Centre offers a variety of free language courses for UI students at all levels. We also run popular Icelandic courses and other courses for staff, including PhD students, and their spouses/partners.
Please note that there are a limited number of places on each course, so sign up as soon as registration opens to avoid disappointment.
Courses for staff. (PDF)
An online distance learning course in Icelandic as a Second Language, with or without an instructor.
The Language Centre oversees SIELE and TestDaF exams in Iceland. Test dates will be announced separately in events on the front page.
SIELE
SIELE: Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española
The University of Iceland Language Centre now offers the electronic Spanish assessment test, SIELE. SIELE is an international, electronic assessment test of Spanish language proficiency organised by Instituto Cervantes, Universidad Autónoma de México, Universidad de Salamanca, and Universidad de Buenos Aires.
The exam is based upon the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and is divided into four modules: reading comprehension, listening, speaking, and writing. It is possible to take individual exam modules or all four together.
Registration and payment are completed online on the SIELE website.
The cost for the full exam is €155 and €55 - €100 for select modules. For further information regarding the cost of individual exam modules, please consult the SIELE website.
Please direct all further inquiries to Eyjólfur Már Sigurðsson: ems@hi.is
TestDaf
TestDaF is an electronic German language proficiency exam intended for those considering university studies in Germany. The exam fee is €210.
Registration and payment are completed online on the TestDaF website.
ReyVarstígur – from Reykjavík to Warsaw.
This is a collaborative project between the University of Warsaw and the University of Iceland, funded by NAWA (The National Agency for Academic Exchange) in Poland.
ReyVarstígur page.
Language Centre
Upon request
Managing director
Eyjólfur Már Sigurðsson
