School life
In a Monaco classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Monaco
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.
- CapitalMonaco
- Population~38 thousand
- Time zoneEurope/Paris (UTC +1)
- Currencyeuro (EUR)
Monaco, with Monaco marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Monaco
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Monaco a bit special.
Prince's Palace of Monaco
A hilltop fortress turned royal home with a view of the sea
Open lesson
Larvotto Beach
Monaco's only public beach, right on the Mediterranean
Open lesson
Jardin Exotique
A clifftop garden full of thousands of amazing cacti
Open lesson
Cathedral of Monaco
A beautiful historic building at the heart of the old town
Open lesson
One of the Smallest Countries in the World
At just 2 km², Monaco could fit inside many city parks
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.
- 🐠
Oceanographic Museum
Prince Albert I's famous museum of the sea, full of amazing sea life
Open lesson
- 🦭
Mediterranean Monk Seal
One of the rarest seals in the world, from Monaco's nearby seas
Open lesson
- 🐦
Seagulls of Monaco
Common gulls and herring gulls wheel above Monaco's harbour and beaches
Open lesson
- 🐬
Dolphins in Monaco's Seas
Bottlenose and striped dolphins swim the Mediterranean near Monaco
Open lesson
- 🐙
Octopus & Sea Urchin
Two extraordinary sea creatures found in Monaco's rocky waters
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!French
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
- ℹMonaco 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 Monaco?
Choose Monacowhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.