School life
In a Mozambique classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Mozambique
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.
- CapitalMaputo
- Population~34 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Maputo (UTC +2)
- CurrencyMozambican metical (MZN)
Mozambique, with Maputo marked
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Climate in November: End of dry season or start of wet season; warm.
The capital
Maputo
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Fun facts
What makes Mozambique a bit special.
Bazaruto Archipelago
A necklace of sandy islands in a turquoise sea
Open lesson
Quirimbas Islands
Ancient coral islands with hidden history and wild reefs
Open lesson
Ilha de Moçambique
A tiny island city with 500 years of history - now UNESCO World Heritage
Open lesson
Mount Binga
Mozambique's highest peak, hidden in a forest-covered mountain range
Open lesson
Indian Ocean Coastline
2,500 kilometres of beaches, reefs, and mangrove forests
Open lesson
Bolo Polana
Mozambique's famous cashew and potato cake
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.
- 🐘
Niassa Reserve
One of Africa's wildest places - bigger than Portugal
Open lesson
- 🐾
Dugong
The gentle 'sea cow' that grazes on underwater grass
Open lesson
- 🦈
Whale Shark
The world's biggest fish - and totally harmless to people
Open lesson
- 🐢
Leatherback Turtle
The world's largest turtle - an ocean traveller that nests on Mozambican beaches
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Portuguese
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
- ℹMozambique 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 Mozambique?
Choose Mozambiquewhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.