About the 2023 International Student Essay Competition
“How can young people be better supported to thrive in green jobs?”
We asked students’ to share their views on how they feel they can be better supported to succeed in the green jobs market, and they didn’t disappoint!
We received 1,215 essay entries, from 227 schools in 65 different countries! Check out the Finalists and Honourable Mentions on our Winners page.
Key ideas included:
- Better education in schools on green jobs
- Green skills workshops
- Financial support from Governments and Industry
- Improved publicity of green jobs using social media
- Internships and scholarships
- Green Job Fairs
- Cultural re-evaluation of what a ‘good job’ is, to include green careers
- Encouragement from family, teachers and society
Certificates are available now for Teacher Champions to download from our Certificates Portal.
What next? Why not join with other schools in your area and organise a Regional or Country Debate to encourage further exploration and discussion on the topic of Green Jobs?
Our International Student Debates will take place online on June 7 & 8.

The prizes
One overall Grand Prize trophy winner will receive a free international trip to a TSL Summit, including £500 spending money. The Top 10 essay medallists will receive eco-friendly e-medals with redeemable gift tokens. All participating Teacher Champions, Essay Finalists & Honourable Mentions, and International Debate participants, will receive personalised e-certificates.
Key dates
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15 September 2022
TSL 2023 Essay Competition Launch – GREEN JOBS.
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04 October 2022
Registration opens for Teacher Champions/Schools to participate in TSL 2023 Essay Competition.
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11 January 2023
Final deadline for essay entries.
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01 March 2023
Announcement of international essay competition Finalists & Honourable Mentions on TSL websites.
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22 March 2023
Grand Prize Trophy Winner & Top Ten Medallists notified (confidentially)
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01 March - 31 July 2023
Country Debates
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07 & 08 June 2023
International Schools Debate & Awards (online)
7th Primary Debates, 8th Secondary Debates