School life
In a Eswatini classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Eswatini
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.
- CapitalMbabane
- Population~1.2 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Johannesburg (UTC +2)
- CurrencySwazi lilangeni (SZL)
Eswatini, with Mbabane marked
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Climate in November: Late spring; mild to warm across many regions.
The capital
Mbabane
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Fun facts
What makes Eswatini a bit special.
Sibebe Rock
The world's second largest exposed rock, right in Eswatini
Open lesson
Ezulwini Valley
The 'Valley of Heaven' - the green heart of Eswatini
Open lesson
Mantenga Cultural Village
Step inside a traditional Swazi village and learn how people lived
Open lesson
Manzini Handicraft Markets
Colourful open-air markets packed with handmade Swazi crafts
Open lesson
Umhlanga Reed Dance
A colourful annual gathering where girls carry reeds and celebrate together
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.
- 🦓
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Eswatini's oldest protected area, where animals roam free
Open lesson
- 🦁
Hlane Royal National Park
Home to lions, elephants and white rhinos in Eswatini's biggest park
Open lesson
- 🦏
White Rhino
One of Africa's heaviest land animals, slowly making a comeback
Open lesson
- 🐘
African Elephant
The world's largest land animal, with the best memory around
Open lesson
- 🦛
Hippo
Africa's grumpiest river giant - and surprisingly fast on land
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
- ℹEswatini 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
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 Eswatini?
Choose Eswatiniwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.