Sustainability Stats

“Yes, everything changes all the time, except schools and education systems. Education somehow got left behind. How could that happen?”

Leslie Medema, Head of Campus

“Green School teaches us to become leaders today. Us kids may only be 25% of the world’s population, but we are 100% of the future.”

Melati Wijsen, Alumni, Co-founder Bye Bye Plastic Bags

“When students graduate from here they will become leaders of the right sort. They are learning the core values of success in life.”

Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE

“I am inspired by Green School in a way that I have rarely been inspired by any institution. All they want is to create whole human beings. There is a different way for our children.”

Tim Lott, the Guardian, UK

“Green School isn’t just a school, it’s a global movement to raise changemakers – because our world needs us now.”

John & Cynthia Hardy, Green School Co-Founders
Founding School: Ages 3-18Green School Bali
Educating changemakers since 2008, our wall-less,bamboo campus nurtures holistic, innovative and purpose-driven inquiry for a community of learners from around the globe

Opened 2020: Ages 5-18
Green School New Zealand

Between Mt Taranaki and the Tasman Sea, at a site of majestic natural beauty, we ignite imagination, inspire learning and empower our children to thrive with purpose.

GREEN SCHOOL NEW ZEALAND

Opened 2021: Ages 3-18
Green School South Africa

Designed to world-class sustainability standards, our campus spills out to breathtaking mountains and indigenous plant life, taking our learning back to nature and into the future.

GREEN SCHOOL SOUTH AFRICA

Green Schools Mission

Green School’s mission is to create a global community of
learners, making our world sustainable.

 

We strive to champion a new model of education that nurtures the whole child, giving them agency in their own lives and learning, so that they can thrive with purpose in our ever-changing world. We invite you to join our global community and discover the difference for your family.

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455 trees were planted

455 trees were planted to boost biodiversity, improve air quality, and create a greener, healthier environment for all.

Over 1,000 tadpoles, eels and fish were released to restock and rebalance waterways

Over 1,000 tadpoles, eels, and fish were released to help restore aquatic ecosystems and support healthy, thriving waterways.

800 KG trash was collected

800 kg of trash was collected from nearby areas, helping keep the local environment clean and reducing pollution in our communities.

Over 9,000 kg trash was recycled

Over 9,000 kg of waste was recycled, keeping reusable materials out of landfills and giving them new life through sustainable processing.

Over 9,000 mangrove trees were planted

We planted 9,000+ mangrove trees to protect coastlines, combat erosion, and create vital habitats for marine life.

18,921 litres of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) collected for BioBus fuel

18,921 litres of used cooking oil were collected and converted into clean BioBus fuel, reducing waste and carbon emissions.

19,986.94 KWh electricity is generated by 31 solar panels in campus

31 solar panels generated 19,986.94 kWh of clean energy, powering our campus while cutting down on fossil fuel use.

24,637 kg of CO2 saved by 157 BioBus riders

By riding BioBus, 157 students and staff helped save 24,637 kg of CO2 emissions—proof that greener transport matters.

1,250,000 litres of water saved

Water-saving measures helped conserve 1.25 million litres—enough to fill 500 backyard swimming pools!