We are proud to deliver The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
The Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is the world’s leading youth achievement award, bringing together practical experiences and life skills to equip young people for life. Since it was founded in 1956 by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh (husband to Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom), over eight million young people have participated in the Award in over 140 countries and territories.
Who can take part in the Award?
The Award is available to all young people aged 14 to 24. It is voluntary, non-competitive, enjoyable and balanced, and requires sustained effort over time. The Award encourages young people to design their own programme of activities, set their own goals and challenge themselves to achieve their aims.
What is involved?
The Award is voluntary, non-competitive, enjoyable and balanced, and requires effort over time. There are three levels to the Award: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Young people design their own Award programme, set their own goals and record their own progress.
They choose a Service, Physical Recreation, Skills activity, go on an Adventurous Journey and, to achieve a Gold Award, take part in a residential project. The only person they compete against is themselves, by challenging their own beliefs about what they can achieve.
| BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
| For those over 14 years. |
For those over 15 years. |
For those over 16 years. |
| 6 months minimum participation. |
12 months minimum participation. |
18 months minimum participation. |
More information on The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award can be found at www.intaward.org. You can also connect with the Award on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
For information about the Award in BISB please contact Mr Luke Pettett.