School life
In a Bhutan classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Bhutan
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.
- CapitalThimphu
- Population~784 thousand
- Time zoneAsia/Thimphu (UTC +6)
- CurrencyBhutanese ngultrum (BTN)
Bhutan, with Thimphu marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Thimphu
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Bhutan a bit special.
Punakha Dzong
A mighty fortress palace where two rivers meet
Open lesson
Gangkhar Puensum
The highest unclimbed mountain in the world
Open lesson
Gross National Happiness
The country that measures wellbeing, not just money
Open lesson
Ema Datshi
Bhutan's favourite dish - chillies and cheese cooked together
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.
- 🏯
Tiger's Nest
A monastery clinging to a cliff face 900 metres above a valley
Open lesson
- 🐄
Takin
Bhutan's national animal - part cow, part goat, entirely its own thing
Open lesson
- 🦊
Red Panda
A rusty-red tree climber with a ringed tail and a passion for bamboo
Open lesson
- 🦢
Black-Necked Crane
An elegant migrating bird that winters in Bhutan's mountain valleys
Open lesson
- 🐒
Golden Langur Monkey
A rare golden-furred monkey found only in Bhutan and a small part of India
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Dzongkha
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
- ℹBhutan 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.
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 Bhutan?
Choose Bhutanwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.