How do I talk to an Albanian guy?

We have a few Albanian students in my school's international program. There's one I really want to talk to, but I'm not sure how to approach him. We don't gave anything in common except for being quiet people: he's 18, I'm 16; I'm in the honors program, while he's an international student. And, race shouldn't be a problem, but it is to me because I'm black and he's white. I've never seen him or any other Albanian students speak to any black kids--- at least the ones that were actually born and raised in Kosovo.

Well, anyway I only have one class with him--gym. And he doesn't ever participate!! So I'm not sure how to approach him without making my crush obvious. What should I say to him?