Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? You will find most - if not all - of the answers here
Who is in the “official delegation”?
Official delegations should consist of a total of up to four members. They include a Minister or equivalent (as Head of Delegation), with the remaining three places being taken by up to two union leaders and one teaching professional. The teaching professional should be a current classroom practitioner, a representative of a teacher preparation programme or a school leader.
Are additional delegation members allowed beyond the four members of the official delegation?
Each official delegation may be accompanied by up to two additional observers.
Is the summit’s programme open to all participant delegates?
The summit’s programme includes both open sessions (open to media and live streamed) and closed in-person sessions. Both the opening and closing sessions are open to all delegates and the media. The core of the summit will include three thematic sessions which will be open to official delegations and observers only.
How do I register the attendance of the official delegation and observers?
You may register the official delegation and observers via the link here. All participants should note that each participating country should only submit one single registration for the entire delegation. Each delegation should indicate a primary point of contact (POC) during registration. All updates and requests from the organising team will be communicated to the POC. Any changes regarding the registration should be communicated to istp2025@komum.is.
Accommodation
Four hotels have been designated for ISTP2025 delegations. They are all located within walking distance to Harpa, the Summit venue.
Please find all information and prices for ISTP attendants here.
What are the hospitality arrangements provided?
The Icelandic Government will cover accommodation and breakfast for up to three nights for two delegates in the official delegation (Head of Delegation + 1). Additional nights will be at the delegation’s (Head of Delegation + 1) own expense. If delegations require additional nights, please contact the organisers through istp2025@komum.is.
Will interpreters be available?
The summit will be held in English only. However, if countries wish to bring their own interpreters, they must contact the organizers at istp2025@komum.is.
Are transfers to and from the hotel arranged?
A two-way airport transfer will be provided for each country’s Head of Delegation and accompanying members who arrive/depart on the same flights.
For delegation members arriving or departing on different flights, please visit https://visitreykjavik.is/traveling-reykjavik to learn more about the options available for travel between the airport and the hotel.
The hotels are in walking distance from the summit venue, but transfers will also be provided between the hotels and the summit venue.
Do I need a visa when traveling to Iceland?
Iceland is an associate member of the Schengen Agreement, which exempts travellers from personal border controls between 22 EU countries. For residents outside the Schengen area, a valid passport is required for at least three months beyond date of entry. For information on passport and visa requirements as well as the Schengen area regulations, visit https://island.is/en/do-you-need-a-visa.
Will volcanic activity affect my travels?
There is volcanic activity in the vicinity of Reykjavík with frequent eruptions in a remote area on the Reykjanes peninsula. These have had little to no effect on flights to and from Keflavík Airport or transfer from Keflavík Airport to Reykjavík. The possibility of a shift in volcanic activity that could potentially affect travel is deemed unlikely but can, however, not be ruled out.