School life
In a Timor-Leste classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Timor-Leste
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.
- CapitalDili
- Population~1.4 million
- Time zoneAsia/Dili (UTC +9)
- CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
Timor-Leste, with Dili marked
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Climate in November: End of dry season or start of wet season; warm.
The capital
Dili
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Fun facts
What makes Timor-Leste a bit special.
Mount Ramelau
The highest peak in Timor-Leste, touching the clouds
Open lesson
Jaco Island
A wild, untouched island at the very tip of Timor-Leste
Open lesson
Dili Harbour
The busy, colourful heart of Timor-Leste's capital city
Open lesson
Cristo Rei Statue
A giant statue on a hilltop overlooking the sea
Open lesson
Tutuala Beach
A remote beach at the very tip of Timor-Leste
Open lesson
Feijoada Timor-Style
A rich bean stew with Timorese herbs and chilli
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.
- 🐠
Atauro Island
Home to the richest coral reef on Earth
Open lesson
- 🦎
Nino Konis Santana National Park
Timor-Leste's only national park, protecting land and sea together
Open lesson
- 🐊
Saltwater Crocodile
The largest living reptile, respected across Timor-Leste
Open lesson
- 🐬
Spinner Dolphin
The ocean's acrobats, famous for their spinning leaps
Open lesson
- 🐟
Manta Ray
Gentle ocean giants that glide like underwater birds
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
- ℹTimor-Leste 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
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 Timor-Leste?
Choose Timor-Lestewhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.