School life
In a Brunei classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Brunei
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.
- CapitalBandar Seri Begawan
- Population~456 thousand
- Time zoneAsia/Kuching (UTC +8)
- CurrencyBrunei dollar (BND)
Brunei, with Bandar Seri Begawan marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Bandar Seri Begawan
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Brunei a bit special.
Kampong Ayer
The world's largest water village, built on stilts above a river
Open lesson
Ulu Temburong Rainforest
A ancient jungle that has never been cut down
Open lesson
Jerudong Park
Brunei's famous theme park full of rides and entertainment
Open lesson
Royal Regalia Museum
A dazzling museum full of golden treasures and royal carriages
Open lesson
Empire Hotel & Country Club
One of the most lavish hotels in the world, with its own beach
Open lesson
Slow Loris
The world's only venomous primate - with enormous eyes
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.
- 🐒
Proboscis Monkey
The monkey with the world's most impressive nose
Open lesson
- 🐘
Borneo Pygmy Elephant
The smallest - and gentlest - elephant in the world
Open lesson
- 🦜
Rhinoceros Hornbill
Borneo's magnificent bird with a golden curved beak-hat
Open lesson
- 🐻
Sun Bear
The world's smallest bear, with a golden chest patch and an amazing tongue
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Malay
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
- ℹBrunei 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 Brunei?
Choose Bruneiwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.