School life
In a Burundi classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Burundi
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.
- CapitalGitega
- Population~12 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Maputo (UTC +2)
- CurrencyBurundian franc (BIF)
Burundi, with Gitega marked
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Climate in November: End of dry season or start of wet season; warm.
The capital
Gitega
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Fun facts
What makes Burundi a bit special.
Lake Tanganyika
One of the world's deepest and longest freshwater lakes
Open lesson
Source of the Nile
The very place where the world's longest river begins
Open lesson
Kibira Forest
Burundi's largest rainforest, full of chimpanzees and giant trees
Open lesson
Karera Falls
A beautiful set of waterfalls hidden in the hills of eastern Burundi
Open lesson
Gitega
Burundi's cultural capital city, in the heart of the country
Open lesson
Ugali & Boko Boko
The satisfying, filling staple dishes at the heart of Burundian meals
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.
- 🐒
Common Chimpanzee
Our closest animal relative, living in Burundi's mountain forests
Open lesson
- 🦛
Hippopotamus
The giant water-loving animal of Lake Tanganyika's shores
Open lesson
- 🦅
African Fish Eagle
The magnificent bird whose call rings out over Lake Tanganyika
Open lesson
- 🐊
Nile Crocodile
Africa's largest reptile, lurking in Burundi's rivers and lake shores
Open lesson
- 🐟
Ndagala
Tiny silvery fish from Lake Tanganyika - a Burundian treasure
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!French
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
- ℹBurundi 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.
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 Burundi?
Choose Burundiwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.