We are working with The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation to offer our schools new ways to broaden their curriculum. Both our organisations believe that learning should not be confined to the classroom, but should also take place in the school environment and wider community.
Many Cambridge schools tell us that they want to provide students with an opportunity to develop soft skills such as leadership, teamwork and confidence. By offering the Award as non-formal education alongside the academic Cambridge programmes they are able to provide students with a holistic education. Cambridge International schools will receive an exclusive package of benefits to support them as they deliver the Award.
Helping to challenge young people
We are working together to develop confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged learners and create opportunities for young people to develop skills, get physically active, give service to their local community and experience adventure.
About the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is available to all 14 to 24 year olds and is the world's leading youth achievement award. It equips young people for life regardless of their background, and helps them find their purpose, passion and place in the world. Since its launch over 60 years ago, the Award has inspired millions of young people to transform their lives; and continues to do so in over 130 countries and territories around the world. Doing the Award is a personal challenge and not a competition against others; it pushes young people to step outside their comfort zone and recognise their achievements.
The Award is comprised of three levels and four sections:
- Bronze - for those over 14 years old
- Silver - for those over 15 years old
- Gold - for those over 16 years old.
Participants complete all four sections at each level to achieve their Award. At Gold level, participants also complete a residential project.