School life
In a Cameroon classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Cameroon
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.
- CapitalYaoundé
- Population~29 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Lagos (UTC +1)
- CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (XAF)
Cameroon, with Yaoundé marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Yaoundé
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Fun facts
What makes Cameroon a bit special.
Mount Cameroon
West Africa's highest and most active volcano
Open lesson
Korup Rainforest
One of Africa's oldest and richest rainforests
Open lesson
Limbe's Black-Sand Beaches
Beaches made from ancient volcanic lava
Open lesson
Foumban Royal Palace
The grand palace of the Bamoun kingdom
Open lesson
Bamenda Highlands
Cool, green mountains dotted with waterfalls and farms
Open lesson
Lake Nyos
A stunning crater lake high in the Cameroon highlands
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.
- 🦁
Waza National Park
Cameroon's greatest savannah wildlife park
Open lesson
- 🐘
African Forest Elephant
The smaller, shyer cousin of the savannah elephant
Open lesson
- 🦍
Cross River Gorilla
One of the world's rarest great apes
Open lesson
- 🐒
Drill Monkey
The colourful, endangered primate of Cameroon's forests
Open lesson
- 🦜
African Grey Parrot
The most intelligent bird in the world
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!English
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
- ℹCameroon 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 Cameroon?
Choose Cameroonwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.