School life
In a Liechtenstein classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Liechtenstein
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.
- CapitalVaduz
- Population~41 thousand
- Time zoneEurope/Zurich (UTC +1)
- CurrencySwiss franc (CHF)
Liechtenstein, with Vaduz marked
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Climate in November: Cold autumn moving towards winter; short daylight in the north.
The capital
Vaduz
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Liechtenstein a bit special.
Vaduz Castle
A real royal castle on a clifftop above the capital
Open lesson
Malbun Ski Village
Liechtenstein's only ski resort - high up in the Alps
Open lesson
The Rhine River Valley
A wide, flat river valley that forms the heart of Liechtenstein
Open lesson
The Three Sisters
Three rocky mountain peaks lined up in a row
Open lesson
The Liechtenstein Trail
A hiking route that crosses the entire country from north to south
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.
- 🐐
Alpine Ibex
A wild mountain goat with enormous curved horns
Open lesson
- 🦅
Golden Eagle
A powerful mountain bird with a wingspan wider than a person is tall
Open lesson
- 🦦
Alpine Marmot
A chubby, whistling rodent that sleeps all winter long
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!German
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
- ℹLiechtenstein 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.
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 Liechtenstein?
Choose Liechtensteinwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.