The Judges
Our shortlisted Finalists’ essays will be judged by an international panel of sustainability experts and educationalists, who will select the winning entries in each category.
The judges are looking for originality and creativity in all formats – and the potential to contribute to constructive national or international debate. Unique and well-argued perspectives score highly.
Each student’s age is taken into account when judging, so that younger students are not at a disadvantage when compared with older students.
Key dates
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08 September 2023
TSL 2024 Essay Competition Launch – NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS. Registration open for Teacher Champions/Schools to participate in TSL 2024 Essay Competition.
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18 January 2024
Final deadline for essay entries.
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30th April
Announcement of International Essay Competition 2024 Finalists & Honourable Mentions on TSL website
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22 May 2024
Top Ten Finalists from Primary and Secondary categories notified via Teacher Champion.
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01-03 May
Invitations to participate in the International Student Debates sent to eligible students via their Teacher Champion.
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01 May - 31 July 2024
Country Debates.
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17th and 18th July 2024
International Students Debates & Awards (online) 17th July: Primary Debates, 18th July: Secondary Debates