School life
In a Maldives classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Maldives
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.
- CapitalMalé
- Population~515 thousand
- Time zoneIndian/Maldives (UTC +5)
- CurrencyMaldivian rufiyaa (MVR)
Maldives, with Malé marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Malé
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Maldives a bit special.
1,200 Coral Islands
A country made entirely of tiny islands in the Indian Ocean
Open lesson
Malé, the Colourful Capital
One of the world's most densely packed cities - on a tiny island
Open lesson
Atolls
The Maldivian word 'atolu' gave us the word 'atoll'
Open lesson
Vaadhoo's Sea of Stars
At night, the waves glow an electric blue
Open lesson
Coral Reefs
Underwater cities built by tiny animals
Open lesson
Manta Ray Ballet at Hanifaru Bay
Hundreds of giant rays somersaulting through the water 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.
- 🦈
Whale Sharks
The biggest fish in the ocean - and it only eats tiny things
Open lesson
- 🐢
Hawksbill Turtle
An ancient reef visitor with a beak shaped like a hawk
Open lesson
- 🐬
Spinner Dolphins
The acrobats of the Maldivian lagoons
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Maldivian
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
- ℹMaldives 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 Maldives?
Choose Maldiveswhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.