8 Back-to-School Photos from Around the World that Will Brighten Your Day

By Bethany Ivie

October 3, 2019

Last Updated: August 20, 2018

8 Back-to-School Photos from Around the World that Will Brighten Your Day

In This Article

  • It's that time of year - kids in the U.S. are headed back to school. And they're not the only ones!
  • Doubtless your social media feed has been peppered with photos of excited children (along with less-enthusiastic upperclassmen) on their first day of the new school year.
  • Meet some students in different parts of the world who are also getting ready for a fresh year of learning.
A smiling young boy sits in a classroom in a bright pink jacket.
Israel Nika sits at his desk (in his favorite jacket) ready for some knowledge! Njombe, Tanzania.




A grandmother helps put on her granddaughter's school uniform.
Soriya (4) puts on her school uniform with a little help from her grandmother, So La. Sampor village, Cambodia.



A grandmother poses with her three smiling grandchildren.
Naomi (9) her brother Misheck (6) and their cousin Devie (6) stop for a quick photo op with their grandmother, Elina, on their way to school. Thowera village, Malawi.




A young boy looks intently as he takes notes in a classroom.
Juan (12) takes notes in class at Cinco de Mayo school. Mexico.




A teacher holds a student's hand and helps him write on a chalkboard.
Ben (4), writes his letters on the chalkboard (with guidance from his teacher). Aframase, Ghana



Three young students play on a playground, two swinging upside down.
Playtime! The students at the Itunduma school in Njombe, Tanzania, know how to do recess right. 


Two young students smile as they sit outside and do their homework.
Imran (6) and his sister Ayasha (8) tackle their homework after school. Khoyra village, Bangladesh.




A group of 5 young students in their uniforms pose on a white wall outside.
Another day done! A group of girls walk home from class. Berger Village, Haiti.