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Adventure guide studies at Keilir take only eight months to complete and revolve around the aspect of tourism that is physically demanding and adventurous, such as rafting, sea kayaking, ice climbing and mountaineering to name a few. Adventure Studies at Keilir in cooperation with Thompson Rivers University starts in August 2021.

A course has been added to the Adventure Guide curriculum that will provide students with instructions and practical knowledge on guiding travelers through an eruption site. The next class of Adventure Guide Studies will start in August of 2021 and is open for applications.

A new teaching arrangement in Adventure Guide Studies, where theoretical courses will be conducted through distance learning will offer students greater flexibility during the study period.

Thompson Rivers University in Canada - in cooperation with Keilir Health Academy - offers an eight-month university program for Adventure Guides. The program is an introduction to adventure tourism and ideal for entry-level adventure students. Application deadline is June 15th 2021.

Ragnar Thor Thrastarson is the new Head of Adventure Studies at Keilir Academy. He's a recipient of Adventure Sport Diploma from Thompson Rivers University and MBA from Reykjavik University.

The IAK personal trainer program is the most advanced program of its' kind in Iceland. It is recognized by the Ministry of Education as a third level professional initiation and has achieved full, professional, Level 4 accreditation through Europe Active.

Covid restrictions in Icelandic schools will be loosened after Easter and schools will be allowed to offer on-site education again pending on regulations from the Directorate of Health.

Vegna hertra sóttvarnarráðstafanna verður öllu skólahúsnæði Keilis lokað frá og með fimmtudeginum 25. mars og færist öll kennsla á vegum skólans yfir í fjarnám um leið.

Did you know that 74% of the general public are not achieving the recommended sleep requirements? Well, that's why we devised our groundbreaking Sleep Recovery Specialist course that helps health and fitness professionals develop the skills and knowledge to change a client’s behaviours and habits to positively impact their sleep.

Study Iceland officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Keilir Academy in Iceland becoming the official Chinese partner and admissions agent for the school.