School life
In a Togo classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Togo
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.
- CapitalLomé
- Population~8.1 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Abidjan (UTC +0)
- CurrencyWest African CFA franc (XOF)
Togo, with Lomé marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Lomé
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Togo a bit special.
Koutammakou
A landscape of amazing mud-tower houses with pointed roofs
Open lesson
Mount Agou
Togo's highest mountain, rising above the clouds
Open lesson
Lake Togo
A calm coastal lagoon where fishers paddle dugout canoes
Open lesson
Cascade de Womé
A hidden waterfall deep in the tropical forest
Open lesson
Aného
A historic coastal town on a thin strip between the sea and a lagoon
Open lesson
Fazao-Malfakassa National Park
Togo's largest national park, full of wildlife and waterways
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.
- 🐘
African Forest Elephant
A smaller, quieter elephant that lives deep in the forest
Open lesson
- 🦛
Hippopotamus
The river giant that can hold its breath for five minutes
Open lesson
- 🦌
Antelope
Graceful sprinters of the Togolese savannah
Open lesson
- 🦜
African Grey Parrot
One of the world's cleverest birds - and one of its best talkers
Open lesson
- 🐢
Marine Turtle
Ancient ocean travellers that nest on Togo's beaches
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
- ℹTogo 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 Togo?
Choose Togowhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.