School life
In a DR Congo classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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DR Congo
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.
- CapitalKinshasa
- Population~113 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Maputo (UTC +2)
- CurrencyCongolese franc (CDF)
DR Congo, with Kinshasa marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Kinshasa
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Fun facts
What makes DR Congo a bit special.
Virunga National Park
Africa's oldest national park - home to mountain gorillas and volcanoes
Open lesson
Congo River
The world's deepest river and the greatest river in Africa by water volume
Open lesson
Salonga National Park
Africa's largest rainforest national park - a UNESCO treasure
Open lesson
Nyiragongo Volcano
Home to one of the world's largest lava lakes
Open lesson
Inga Falls
The most powerful stretch of rapids in the world
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.
- 🦍
Mountain Gorilla
The gentle giant of the Virunga mountains
Open lesson
- 🐒
Bonobo
Congo's special great ape - one of our two closest animal cousins
Open lesson
- 🦒
Okapi
The 'forest giraffe' - found only in the DRC's rainforest
Open lesson
- 🐘
African Forest Elephant
A smaller, shy elephant that lives deep in the Congo rainforest
Open lesson
- 🦜
African Grey Parrot
One of the world's most intelligent birds - and the best talker
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
- ℹDR Congo 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 DR Congo?
Choose DR Congowhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.