It’s back-to-school season in the U.S. and many other parts of the world, as teachers, students and administrators are ushering in a new year of learning.
Though schools around the globe have different start dates, calendars and traditions, the first day of a new term is an exciting time filled with the prospects of gaining more knowledge, making new friends and building community.
In honor of this occasion, here are 14 first-day-of-school photos from around the world.
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Mumbai, India
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Turov, Belarus
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Fukushima, Japan
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Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip
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Port-au-Prince, Haiti
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Quimper, France
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Hanoi, Vietnam
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Ashburn, Virginia, USA
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Ain Issa, Syria
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Glenalmond, Scotland
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Tegucigalpa, Honduras