Development and cooperation projects

A powerful element in the activities of Mímis

Development and cooperation projects play an important role in the activities of Mímir.

The projects are both domestic and international and are carried out in collaboration with a diverse range of companies, institutions and funds that support further education and adult learning.

Partners and sponsors

Domestic partners and sponsors

Mímir participates in various national projects funded by the main funds for further education, including:

The Continuing Education Fund

Development Fund for Immigration Affairs

In addition, Rannís, on behalf of the Ministry of Education and Children's Affairs, awards grants to approved educational providers for Icelandic language teaching. This collaboration enables us to develop a diverse and effective educational programme that meets the needs of people across the country.

International collaborative projects

Internationally, Mímir participates in projects run by:

Erasmus+ and Nordplus

The projects aim, on the one hand, to enhance the competence of the target groups of further education and, on the other hand, to support the continuing education and professional development of Mímis' staff. Study and promotional visits from foreign parties to Mímis have also been on the increase, creating valuable opportunities for collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and experience.

Recent priorities

Priorities for domestic projects:

to improve the quality of Icelandic language teaching, both in face-to-face and distance learning
to develop a work-related Icelandic language course that supports participation in the labour market
to enhance support, teaching materials and teaching methods within further education, with a special emphasis on technology

Priorities regarding international projects:

to strengthen the employment participation of people of foreign origin
to support young people with the development of a real-world skills assessment and ways to enhance general employability
to develop projects that build competence and skills in the European labour market
to update technological solutions and the digital learning environment

Inclusion and Icelandic language teaching in Mýrdalshreppur

ObjectiveThe project is a development and preparatory initiative which aims to analyse, coordinate and enhance language support in a multicultural society.

The project will lay the groundwork for a policy and guidance that supports inclusion, Icelandic language learning, and strategic measures to promote the use of Icelandic in daily life and work within the community.

Partners: Mýrdalshreppur

Sponsored by: Development Fund for Immigration Affairs

Businesses friendly to Icelanders

ObjectiveTo develop a model for comprehensive Icelandic support in the workplace that combines education, awareness-raising and policy-making. The deliverables will be tools and the „Icelandic-Friendly Company“ certification system, which encourages workplaces to promote Icelandic as the language of work and daily communication.

Partners: The Federation of Icelandic Trade Unions, The Association of Companies in Welfare Services, Mýrdalshreppur Municipality, The Federation of Icelandic Employers, The Training Centre for the Business Sector, The Akureyri Hospital, Grund – Nursing Home.

Sponsored by: Ministry of Education and Children's Affairs

Let's give the Icelandic time

Objective: To enhance the Icelandic language skills and inclusion of staff in nurseries.

The project will design and implement a comprehensive workplace Icelandic language course. Part of this is specialised course material that is integrated with the pedagogical approach of Mími and the Icelandic Village. Part of the project also involves training Icelandic mentors in the workplace, and providing education and support to staff and managers to promote and actively use Icelandic in the daily work of the nurseries.

PartnersHafnarfjörður and the Icelandic Village

Sponsored by: Ministry of Education and Children's Affairs

Communication. Communication in Icelandic in care

Objective: To design specialised care for the elderly course material suitable for vocational Icelandic courses in nursing homes. The material is based on the Iðunn app and specialised teaching materials in care.

Partners: Helix Health and the nursing homes Sunnuhlíð and Seltjörn

Sponsored by: Development Fund for Further Education

Development of teaching materials for the Nursery Workshop

ObjectiveTo write and design vocational teaching materials in Icelandic for the 'Nursery School Workshop and Icelandic 3' programme. The material is thematic and relates to daily work with nursery school children.

Sponsored by: Development Fund for Further Education

BRICK

ObjectiveThe aim of BRICK is to develop and establish a new European model for workplace language training, with a focus on quality, safety, digital and green skills. The project works across countries and industries with a strong emphasis on quality assessment, monitoring and long-term impact.

The development work aims to build a bridge between language learning and the world of work, with a clear vision for a professional, safe and sustainable working environment. The project aims to develop strategic initiatives and tools to enhance the professional development of adults from vulnerable groups through practical language teaching (Language for Work).

In Iceland, projects will be undertaken within the healthcare sector, where language learning will be used as part of professional development.

PartnersPublic bodies, educational institutions and companies in Italy, France and Iceland. Mímir and the Employment Authority are in the project on behalf of Iceland.

Sponsored by: BRICK is part of Erasmus+ Policy Experimentation, one of the largest and most ambitious project strands within Erasmus+. The focus is on testing new policy-making methods at a national level in collaboration with governments, businesses and educational institutions.

Here is information about some of Mímir's previous development projects:

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A programme for language mentors in companies

The project designed and delivered a training course for language mentors in companies. The aim of the course is to empower language mentors to actively support the development of employees' language skills, increase cultural literacy, and promote better communication and collaboration within companies.

The project's outcome was the 'Language Mentor in Businesses' curriculum, which was published by the Centre for Continuing Education.

Sponsored byDevelopment Fund for Further Education

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Inclusion and Icelandic language teaching in Mýrdalshreppur

ObjectiveThe project is a development and preparatory initiative which aims to analyse, coordinate and enhance language support in a multicultural society.

The project will lay the groundwork for a policy and guidance that supports inclusion, Icelandic language learning, and strategic measures to promote the use of Icelandic in daily life and work within the community.

Partners: Mýrdalshreppur

Sponsored by: Development Fund for Immigration Affairs

Businesses friendly to Icelanders

ObjectiveTo develop a model for comprehensive Icelandic support in the workplace that combines education, awareness-raising and policy-making. The deliverables will be tools and the „Icelandic-Friendly Company“ certification system, which encourages workplaces to promote Icelandic as the language of work and daily communication.

Partners: The Federation of Icelandic Trade Unions, The Association of Companies in Welfare Services, Mýrdalshreppur Municipality, The Federation of Icelandic Employers, The Training Centre for the Business Sector, The Akureyri Hospital, Grund – Nursing Home.

Sponsored by: Ministry of Education and Children's Affairs

Let's give the Icelandic time

Objective: To enhance the Icelandic language skills and inclusion of staff in nurseries.

The project will design and implement a comprehensive workplace Icelandic language course. Part of this is specialised course material that is integrated with the pedagogical approach of Mími and the Icelandic Village. Part of the project also involves training Icelandic mentors in the workplace, and providing education and support to staff and managers to promote and actively use Icelandic in the daily work of the nurseries.

PartnersHafnarfjörður and the Icelandic Village

Sponsored by: Ministry of Education and Children's Affairs

Communication. Communication in Icelandic in care

Objective: To design specialised care for the elderly course material suitable for vocational Icelandic courses in nursing homes. The material is based on the Iðunn app and specialised teaching materials in care.

Partners: Helix Health and the nursing homes Sunnuhlíð and Seltjörn

Sponsored by: Development Fund for Further Education

Development of teaching materials for the Nursery Workshop

ObjectiveTo write and design vocational teaching materials in Icelandic for the 'Nursery School Workshop and Icelandic 3' programme. The material is thematic and relates to daily work with nursery school children.

Sponsored by: Development Fund for Further Education

BRICK

ObjectiveThe aim of BRICK is to develop and establish a new European model for workplace language training, with a focus on quality, safety, digital and green skills. The project works across countries and industries with a strong emphasis on quality assessment, monitoring and long-term impact.

The development work aims to build a bridge between language learning and the world of work, with a clear vision for a professional, safe and sustainable working environment. The project aims to develop strategic initiatives and tools to enhance the professional development of adults from vulnerable groups through practical language teaching (Language for Work).

In Iceland, projects will be undertaken within the healthcare sector, where language learning will be used as part of professional development.

PartnersPublic bodies, educational institutions and companies in Italy, France and Iceland. Mímir and the Employment Authority are in the project on behalf of Iceland.

Sponsored by: BRICK is part of Erasmus+ Policy Experimentation, one of the largest and most ambitious project strands within Erasmus+. The focus is on testing new policy-making methods at a national level in collaboration with governments, businesses and educational institutions.

Here is information about some of Mímir's previous development projects:

Content is under construction

A programme for language mentors in companies

The project designed and delivered a training course for language mentors in companies. The aim of the course is to empower language mentors to actively support the development of employees' language skills, increase cultural literacy, and promote better communication and collaboration within companies.

The project's outcome was the 'Language Mentor in Businesses' curriculum, which was published by the Centre for Continuing Education.

Sponsored byDevelopment Fund for Further Education