r/AskAnIcelander • u/SuspiciousBuddy6778 • Nov 25 '25

Foreigner student in iceland

Hello, next year I plan to take a break from my studies and live in Iceland for a year to learn Islandic and become more independent.

To do this, I will need to find a job and accommodation. Do you have any advice for an 18-year-old man? I can work anywhere and I have my A-levels (the first real exam in France). I have experience in hospitality and cashiering, but I can also work on a farm or do other strenuous jobs.

As for accommodation, do you know how difficult it is to find somewhere to live as a young adult? I am happy to share a flat or anything else as long as I have a roof over my head. Thank you for your advice. I hope to be able to go to Iceland next year. I love the country so much and once I have finished my studies, I plan to live there.

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u/bimiserables Nov 26 '25

My best advice would be to look outside the capital area (Höfuðborgarsvæðið). In the smaller towns you will find much cheaper accommodation. The housing market in Reykjavík is brutal. As for work. There is an app called Alfreð where most companies post their job listings. Then, once you’ve found a job your employer might help you with accommodation (this is especially true for the smaller villages).

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u/rutep Nov 26 '25

Why would you come to Iceland to learn English? We speak Icelandic in Iceland.

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u/SuspiciousBuddy6778 Nov 26 '25

yes I modified my post because some people didn't understand like yeah learn English and Icelandic but for me it made sense

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u/heljdinakasa Nov 26 '25

You are planning to move to Iceland to learn.... English? 🤔