School life
In a Mauritius classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Mauritius
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.
- CapitalPort Louis
- Population~1.2 million
- Time zoneIndian/Mauritius (UTC +4)
- CurrencyMauritian rupee (MUR)
Mauritius, with Port Louis marked
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Climate in November: End of dry season or start of wet season; warm.
The capital
Port Louis
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Mauritius a bit special.
Black River Gorges National Park
Mauritius's largest wild forest, home to rare birds and waterfalls
Open lesson
Chamarel Seven Coloured Earths
Dunes of sand in seven different natural colours, side by side
Open lesson
Le Morne Brabant
A dramatic mountain rising from the sea in the south-west of Mauritius
Open lesson
Sugar-cane fields of Mauritius
The tall green crop that shaped the whole island's landscape
Open lesson
The pink pigeon - a conservation success story
From fewer than 10 birds to over 500, thanks to people who cared
Open lesson
Dholl puri - Mauritius's favourite street food
A soft flatbread filled with yellow split peas, eaten any time of day
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.
- 🦤
The dodo - Mauritius's famous bird
A large, friendly, flightless bird that teaches us about protecting nature
Open lesson
- 🦅
Mauritius kestrel - the world's rarest bird, rescued
Once down to just 4 birds in the wild, now hundreds strong
Open lesson
- 🐢
Giant tortoises of Mauritius
Enormous gentle reptiles that can live longer than any person
Open lesson
- 🦇
Mauritian flying fox
A huge bat that is the island's most important seed-spreader
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
- ℹMauritius 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 Mauritius?
Choose Mauritiuswhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.