Introduction for International Schools

Education for Sustainable Development through the Foundation for Environmental Education

Established in 1981, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is one of the world's largest environmental education organisations, with members in over 100 member organisations in 81 countries. Through our crosscutting programmes, we empower young people to create an environmentally conscious world through a solutions-based approach.

As an International School, by registering with our organisation you can participate in the following three programmes:

Eco-Schools is the largest global sustainable schools programme – it starts in the classroom and expands to the community by engaging the next generation in action-based learning. The Eco-Schools programme is designed to suit all schools whether they are a nursery, primary school, secondary school, further education college, university or a school with special status.

Learning about Ecosystems and Forests (LEAF) advocates outdoor learning and hands-on experiences which result in the pupils getting a deeper and more involved understanding of the natural world. While the focus of the LEAF programme is on tree-based ecosystems, the skills and knowledge acquired can be applied to any natural environment.

Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) gives young people a platform to research environmental issues and promote solutions. The programme empowers young people to take an educated stand on environmental issues they feel strongly about and gives them a platform to articulate these issues through the media of writing, photography or video.  

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How can International Schools join FEE’s three educational programmes?

International Schools in countries where FEE does not have a member organisation can join the Eco-Schools, LEAF and YRE programmes directly through the FEE Head Office.

Check if your International School is eligible to join our educational programmes at Who Can Join?

A partnership we value

The International Schools Association (ISA) believes that education is the best instrument to build a better world. Living in peace is achieved by working together and celebrating our cultural diversity and similarity. The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and ISA entered a MOU with the aspiration to achieve shared goals within the field of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).