We visited the middle school in the morning when it was already in session. There were 8 classrooms with three rows of tables that had 2-3 students at a table. There was a chalkboard in front of the classroom and some had a large painting of a prominent figure on one wall. When we entered the classroom, students would stand up and greet us, but it wasn't just because we were visitors. Our guide said that this is what they do whenever an adult enters the room. The gender balance was pretty close with a total population of about 400 students. Some classes were taking tests while others were studying economics or English or French. Because of the climate, there is no glass on the windows so that the breeze comes into the room. The students go to school from 8-5 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday but leave at 2 on Wednesday and Friday. There are food vendors outside for lunch or they bring something from home, but there is no cafeteria. Many students have cell phones but they only take them out at lunch time. There was no other technology there.
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