School life
In a Tunisia classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Tunisia
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.
- CapitalTunis
- Population~12 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Tunis (UTC +1)
- CurrencyTunisian dinar (TND)
Tunisia, with Tunis marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Tunis
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Tunisia a bit special.
Carthage Ancient Ruins
A great city that stood for over 700 years on the Mediterranean coast
Open lesson
Medina of Tunis
A maze of winding streets, souks, and beautiful old buildings
Open lesson
Sidi Bou Said
A clifftop village of dazzling blue and white, right above the sea
Open lesson
El Djem Amphitheatre
One of the largest Roman arenas in the world, rising from the Tunisian plain
Open lesson
Sahara Desert
The world's largest hot desert - and a Star Wars filming location!
Open lesson
Chott el Djerid
A giant salt lake that shimmers with mirages and turns pink at sunset
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.
- 🦩
Ichkeul Lake
A magical stopover for millions of migrating birds flying between Europe and Africa
Open lesson
- 🦊
Fennec Fox
Tunisia's national animal - a tiny fox with the world's biggest ears
Open lesson
- 🦩
Flamingo
A dazzling pink wading bird that turns its own food into colour
Open lesson
- 🐪
Sahara Festival of Douz
Camel races, Bedouin culture, and desert celebrations at the edge of the Sahara
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Arabic
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
- ℹTunisia 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 Tunisia?
Choose Tunisiawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.