Global Voting for Ankara's Cezeri Green High School; One Step Away from Glory

The Cezeri Green Technology Vocational and Technical High School (Cezeri Yeşil Teknoloji MTAL) in the Etimesgut district of Ankara has achieved historic success by being named one of the top 10 schools in the world for 2026. This educational center, recognized as the first green government building in Turkey, is now in the final stage of the prestigious "World's Best School Prizes" [1][3].

Global Competition for the Title of Best School This competition, organized by the international organization T4 Education and known as the "World Cup for Schools," annually recognizes schools that have made significant impacts on society and the environment. Ankara's Cezeri High School succeeded in reaching the final list in the "Environmental Action" category [2][4]. The school caught the attention of international judges with its unique educational model that trains students as "Energy Detectives."

The "Living Lab" Educational Model and Energy Detectives What distinguishes Cezeri High School from other educational centers is the transformation of the entire school space into a "Living Lab." Students at this school do not settle for theoretical learning; they gain practical experience in resource management using solar energy systems, rainwater harvesting infrastructure, and heat pumps [2].

The school's flagship project is the training of "Energy Detectives"—students tasked with identifying energy waste in their environment and providing efficiency solutions. According to published reports, these actions prevent 55 to 65 tons of carbon emissions annually [2][3]. Additionally, students at this school have produced and installed over 600 smart solar benches in earthquake-affected areas, providing mobile phone charging and night lighting [4].

Call for Public Support and Voting With the start of July 2026, the public voting phase for the "Community Choice Award" has begun. Ankara educational authorities and school management have invited all citizens and environmental enthusiasts to visit the official T4 Education platform and vote for this worthy representative of Turkey [1].

Final results and winners for each category will be announced in November 2026. Winning this award is not only a national honor for Turkey but will also provide a cash prize for the further development of green and technological projects at the school [2][3]. This success demonstrates the high potential of vocational and technical education in the path toward sustainable development and tackling climate crises.