School life
In a Mongolia classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Mongolia
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.
- CapitalUlan Bator
- Population~3.5 million
- Time zoneAsia/Ulaanbaatar (UTC +8)
- CurrencyMongolian tögrög (MNT)
Mongolia, with Ulan Bator marked
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Climate in November: Cold autumn moving towards winter; short daylight in the north.
The capital
Ulan Bator
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Fun facts
What makes Mongolia a bit special.
The Gobi Desert
A vast stony desert of sand dunes, fossils and frozen winters
Open lesson
The Mongolian Steppe
An endless ocean of grass where horses roam free
Open lesson
The Ger - Mongolia's Round Home
A cosy tent that can be packed up and moved in just three hours
Open lesson
Ulaanbaatar
The world's coldest capital city, where steppe meets skyscraper
Open lesson
Khövsgöl Lake
Mongolia's 'Blue Pearl' - one of the clearest lakes in the world
Open lesson
Przewalski's Horse
The only truly wild horse in the world - saved from extinction
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.
- 🐫
Bactrian Camel
The two-humped giant of the Gobi Desert
Open lesson
- 🐎
The Mongolian Horse
Small, sturdy, and the heart of Mongolian culture
Open lesson
- 🐆
Snow Leopard
The 'ghost of the mountains' - spotted but rarely seen
Open lesson
- 🦌
Saiga Antelope
The steppe's most extraordinary-looking runner
Open lesson
- 🦅
Eagle Hunting and the Golden Eagle Festival
A thousand-year-old partnership between people and eagles
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Mongolian
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
- ℹMongolia 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.
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 Mongolia?
Choose Mongoliawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.