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Sexuality education in Iceland

SHAPE classifies the sexuality education framework in Iceland as progressive. This describes the national policy framework, not how every school delivers it.

Progressive framework

Last checked 14/09/2026 · This is information only, not advice or a recommendation.

  • National framework: Sexuality, consent, relationships and health are included in compulsory health and life-skills education, with an equality and rights-based orientation.
  • Interpretation: The status summarizes the verified policy framework; it does not guarantee uniform classroom delivery.

[Sources: https://www.unesco.org/gem-report/en/peer ; https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/comprehensive-sexuality-education ; https://www.bzga-whocc.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Dokumente/BZgA_IPPFEN_ComprehensiveStudyReport_Online.pdf]

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