School life
In a Albania classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Albania
A child-friendly mission briefing for Thursday 19 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalTirana
- Population~2.4 million
- Time zoneEurope/Tirane (UTC +1)
- CurrencyAlbanian lek (ALL)
Albania, with Tirana marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Tirana
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Albania a bit special.
The Albanian Alps - the 'Accursed Mountains'
Sharp, jagged peaks in the north - the wildest part of the country
Open lesson
The Albanian Riviera - turquoise coast
A long stretch of beaches where the mountains meet the sea
Open lesson
Lake Ohrid - one of the oldest lakes on Earth
Over a million years old, full of fish found nowhere else
Open lesson
Skanderbeg and Albania's stone castles
A famous hero on horseback, and the castles still standing today
Open lesson
The Blue Eye - a magical natural spring
A pool of dark blue water so deep nobody knows where it ends
Open lesson
Dita e Verës - Summer Day on 14 March
Albania welcomes spring with picnics, pastries and yellow flowers
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.
- 🕊
Mother Teresa - born to an Albanian family
One of the world's most famous helpers of the poor
Open lesson
- 🐻
Brown bear - shy giant of the forests
Around 200 still live in Albania's wild mountains
Open lesson
- 🐈
Balkan lynx - the rarest cat in Europe
Fewer than 50 may be left across the whole region
Open lesson
- 🦅
Golden eagle - the bird on Albania's flag
A 2-metre wingspan and superb eyesight
Open lesson
- 🐦
Dalmatian pelican - the giant fishing bird
One of the heaviest flying birds in the world
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Albanian
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
- ℹAlbania 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
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 Albania?
Choose Albaniawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.