Recognised
for embedding sustainability into campus design, everyday learning and student
action
Bengaluru : EuroSchool
Bannerghatta has been named among the world’s Top 10 schools in the Environmental
Action category of the World’s Best School Prizes 2026,
organised by T4 Education.
The recognition places the Bengaluru school among a select group
of institutions demonstrating how environmental responsibility can be embedded
not only in what students learn, but also in how a school is designed, operated
and experienced every day.
EuroSchool Bannerghatta is also among seven Indian schools
featured across the Top 10 shortlists for the World’s Best School Prizes 2026,
making India the most represented country this year.
Founded by T4 Education in 2022, the World’s Best School Prizes
celebrate schools transforming lives in classrooms and communities around the
world. The five award categories are Community Collaboration, Environmental
Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity and Supporting Healthy Lives.
EuroSchool Bannerghatta has been recognised for creating a
nature-inspired learning ecosystem in which academics, wellbeing,
sustainability and life skills come together to nurture environmentally
conscious, emotionally resilient and future-ready learners.
The school’s environmental journey began before the campus was
built. Developed on land that was once a thriving orchard, the school was
designed around the existing trees, including a jackfruit tree that had been
promised protection. Rather than treating nature as an obstacle to development,
the campus was shaped around it.
That
philosophy now extends into everyday school life through outdoor learning,
waste segregation, composting, Farm to Table activities, food-waste reduction
and student-led environmental action.
Speaking on the recognition, Mr Sadashiv Nayak,
CEO – K–12 Schools, Lighthouse Learning Group, said:
“Being named among the world’s Top 10 schools for
Environmental Action is a proud moment for the entire EuroSchool Bannerghatta
community. The school demonstrates that environmental responsibility becomes
meaningful when it is built into the culture, systems and everyday experiences
of students. This recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of our
students, educators, parents and teams.”
Ms Seethalakshmi Kartha, Senior Principal,
EuroSchool Bannerghatta, said:
“This recognition
belongs to our entire school community. From the way our campus was built to
the choices our students make every day, environmental responsibility has
always been part of who we are. We are honoured to be recognised alongside
schools from across the world and remain committed to empowering our students
to become thoughtful, responsible changemakers.”
The winners of the five World’s Best School Prizes will be
selected by an expert Judging Academy, with the Top 3 finalists and winners
scheduled to be announced in November 2026.
All 50 shortlisted schools across the five categories will also
participate in a global Public Vote to determine the recipient of the Community
Choice Award.
The shortlisted schools and winners will be invited to the World
Schools Summit in London in January 2027, where they will share their
experiences and best practices with policymakers and education leaders from
around the world.
The recognition marks an important milestone for EuroSchool
Bannerghatta and strengthens its commitment to making environmental
responsibility a visible, participative and enduring part of school life.