Introduction

Please Note: To apply for an award for a Northern Ireland School, please click here.

 

There are three award levels within the Eco-Schools programme:

• Bronze
• Silver
• Green Flag

How and when to apply

The Bronze and Silver awards are self-assessed online and trust is placed on each school to complete this process.

Green Flag applications are submitted in writing/electronically and the school is also visited by a trained assessor. Once a school has been awarded the Green Flag it will need to reapply for the award every two years. First applications and renewals use the same application form.

We’ve made applying for an award even easier.

Are you focusing on biodiversity? The great work you are doing in your school garden can be used as evidence for the Biodiversity theme.

Did you know that by taking part in the Big Wildlife Garden programme and gaining Big Wildlife Garden points you will automatically be working towards a Bronze, Silver or Green Flag award? Have a look at the Big Wildlife Garden page for more details.