School life
In a Lesotho classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Lesotho
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.
- CapitalMaseru
- Population~2.1 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Johannesburg (UTC +2)
- CurrencyLesotho loti (LSL)
Lesotho, with Maseru marked
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Climate in November: Late spring; mild to warm across many regions.
The capital
Maseru
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Fun facts
What makes Lesotho a bit special.
Kingdom in the Sky
Every single part of Lesotho is more than 1,000 metres above sea level
Open lesson
Maluti Mountains
Dramatic peaks and deep valleys at the heart of Lesotho
Open lesson
Sani Pass
One of the world's most spectacular mountain roads
Open lesson
Katse Dam
A giant arch dam built high in the mountains
Open lesson
Thaba-Bosiu
The sandstone plateau where the Basotho nation was born
Open lesson
Maletsunyane Falls
One of Africa's longest single-drop waterfalls
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.
- 🐴
Basotho Pony
Lesotho's sure-footed national horse with a unique rolling gait
Open lesson
- 🦅
Bearded Vulture
The bone-dropping mountain giant with a flame-coloured chest
Open lesson
- 🦌
Eland Antelope
Africa's largest antelope, slow and gentle in the highlands
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
- ℹLesotho 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 Lesotho?
Choose Lesothowhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.