School life
In a Eritrea classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Eritrea
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.
- CapitalAsmara
- Population~3.6 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Nairobi (UTC +3)
- CurrencyEritrean nakfa (ERN)
Eritrea, with Asmara marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Asmara
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Fun facts
What makes Eritrea a bit special.
Asmara - Africa's Art Deco Capital
A UNESCO city full of curvy, colourful buildings from the 1930s
Open lesson
Massawa & the Red Sea Coral Coast
An ancient port city on one of the world's warmest, saltiest seas
Open lesson
Dahlak Archipelago
More than 200 islands scattered across the Red Sea
Open lesson
Filfil Solomuna Rainforest
Eritrea's secret patch of lush green jungle
Open lesson
African Wild Ass
The ancestor of all donkeys - and one of the rarest mammals on Earth
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.
- 🦌
Soemmerring's Gazelle
A graceful gazelle built for the hot, dry Horn of Africa
Open lesson
- 🌊
Dugong
A gentle sea mammal that grazes on underwater grass
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Arabic
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
- ℹEritrea 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 Eritrea?
Choose Eritreawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.