Cambridge Sustainable Classroom Challenge
How Are You Bringing Sustainability Skills Into Your Language Classroom?
Think about the last time your learners became genuinely invested in a lesson.
Perhaps they explored a local issue, designed a campaign, debated a social challenge or worked together to solve a real-world problem.
When language learning connects with real life, learners do more than practise English. Instead, they use it to communicate, collaborate and create change. As a result, they develop skills that extend far beyond the classroom.
That’s why we’re excited to launch the Cambridge Sustainable Classroom Challenge.
Through the challenge, we’re inviting language educators to share how they have used the Cambridge Sustainability Framework for ELT to help learners develop sustainability skills through meaningful language learning experiences.
You May Already Have a Story to Share
Many teachers already help learners develop skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and responsible decision-making. However, they do not always recognise this work as sustainability education.
The Cambridge Sustainability Framework for ELT provides a useful way to identify and describe these learning experiences. In fact, many educators are already using elements of the framework in their teaching.
Have your learners explored environmental, social or economic challenges? Have they developed solutions, created awareness campaigns or connected classroom learning with their local community?
If so, you may already have a strong entry.
Why Take Part?
By participating, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your learners’ achievements, share ideas with fellow educators and contribute to the conversation around sustainability in ELT.
In addition, every participating institution will receive a professional development certificate.
The winning institution will also have the opportunity to present its initiative at the Eaquals Online Conference in October 2026.
Ready to Share Your Story?
This challenge is open to Eaquals Members. To get started, download the challenge brief and application form.
Then, please send your completed application form to communications@eaquals.org by 12:00 noon (UK time) on 31 July 2026.
Whether your project is large or small, we’d love to hear how you’ve brought the Cambridge Sustainability Framework for ELT to life in your classroom.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Cambridge Sustainable Classroom Challenge?
The Cambridge Sustainable Classroom Challenge invites language educators to share examples of how they have used the Cambridge Sustainability Framework for ELT to develop sustainability skills through English language learning.
What is the Cambridge Sustainability Framework for ELT?
The Cambridge Sustainability Framework for ELT is a framework designed to help educators develop sustainability skills through language learning. It focuses on four dimensions: Knowledge, Values, Innovation and Transformation.
What kinds of sustainability topics can be included?
Projects may focus on environmental, social or economic sustainability. The strongest entries clearly connect sustainability skills development with language learning outcomes.
Who can participate in the challenge?
Language educators and institutions working with English language learners are encouraged to participate.
What are the benefits of participating?
Participants receive recognition for their work, a professional development certificate and the opportunity to share innovative practice with the wider ELT community. The winning institution will be invited to present at the Eaquals Online Conference in October 2026.
