This study aims to identify the level of 'Environmental Literacy' among students in Sabah. The sample
consisted of 110 respondents who were randomly selected among form 5 students in a secondary
school in Tawau district, Sabah. A quantitative approach with a survey technique was used in this
study. The descriptive data obtained indicate that the level of sustainable development element in
Environmental Literacy is higher than other elements in this construct. This data also shows the level
of Environmental Literacy respondents are at high level (mean score = 4.20, SP = 0.30). While the ttest
showed there was no significant difference in environmental literacy among secondary school
students on the basis of gender although the mean difference showed that female students were more
than male students. In conclusion, the level of environmental literacy for students is at a acceptable and
respondents agreed that the elements of sustainable development incorporated in the definition of
'Environmental Literacy'.