School life
In a Andorra classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Andorra
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalAndorra la Vella
- Population~88 thousand
- Time zoneEurope/Andorra (UTC +1)
- Currencyeuro (EUR)
Andorra, with Andorra la Vella marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Andorra la Vella
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Andorra a bit special.
Pyrenees Mountain Peaks
A sky-high country hidden between two giants
Open lesson
Vallnord and Grandvalira Ski Resorts
Two giant playgrounds in the snow
Open lesson
Casa de la Vall
Andorra's famous old stone building in the heart of the capital
Open lesson
Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley
A wild UNESCO valley untouched for thousands of years
Open lesson
Andorra la Vella
The highest capital city in all of Europe
Open lesson
Catalan Language
Andorra's own language, shared with millions of neighbours
Open lesson
Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
- 🦅
Golden Eagle
A powerful bird that soars above the Pyrenees
Open lesson
- 🐐
Chamois
The mountain goat-antelope that dances across steep rocks
Open lesson
- 🐿️
Alpine Marmot
The chubby whistler of the mountain meadows
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Catalan
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹAndorra has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
- “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”
Could your class meet Andorra?
Choose Andorrawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.