Purpose of Intervention
What is of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award?
A life-changing experience. An opportunity to have fun with friends. A chance to discover new interests and talents. A tool to develop essential skills for life and work. A recognised mark of achievement, respected by employers. The DofE is many things to many people, supporting generations to successfully navigate life.
14-24 year olds can do a DofE programme at one of three progressive levels which, when successfully completed, leads to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. There are four sections to complete at Bronze and Silver level and five at Gold. They involve helping the community/environment, becoming fitter and healthier, developing new skills, planning, training for and completing an expedition and, for Gold only, working with a team on a residential activity.
Any young person can do their DofE. Achieving an Award isn’t a competition or about being first. It’s all about setting personal challenges and pushing personal boundaries.
Through a DofE programme young people have fun, make friends, improve their self-esteem and build confidence. They gain essential skills and attributes for work and life such as resilience, problem-solving, team-working, communication and drive, enhancing CVs and university and job applications.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a registered charity, funded by donations, participation places and licences. The charity works with Licensed Organisations (LOs) across the UK to increase opportunities for young people to gain the benefits of doing their DofE. The DofE is run in schools, youth clubs, hospitals, fostering agencies, prisons, sports clubs and more, all over the UK and internationally.
Any young person can do their DofE. Achieving an Award isn’t a competition or about being first. It’s all about setting personal challenges and pushing personal boundaries.
Through a DofE programme young people have fun, make friends, improve their self-esteem and build confidence. They gain essential skills and attributes for work and life such as resilience, problem-solving, team-working, communication and drive, enhancing CVs and university and job applications.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a registered charity, funded by donations, participation places and licences. The charity works with Licensed Organisations (LOs) across the UK to increase opportunities for young people to gain the benefits of doing their DofE. The DofE is run in schools, youth clubs, hospitals, fostering agencies, prisons, sports clubs and more, all over the UK and internationally.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
is the world’s leading youth achievement award, operating in over 130 countries and territories around the globe. DBS is proud to be providing this internationally recognised award, helping to support our vision once again of nurturing global leaders through our 5 DBS pillars:
1. An Enhanced British Curriculum
2. Academic Excellence for All
3. Entrepreneurship and Creative Thinking
4. Thai Values in a Global Context
5. Wellbeing and Sustainability
1. An Enhanced British Curriculum
2. Academic Excellence for All
3. Entrepreneurship and Creative Thinking
4. Thai Values in a Global Context
5. Wellbeing and Sustainability
History and Legacy of the Award
The four main sections of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award are:
- Bronze Award for those over 14 years old
- Silver Award for those over 15 years old
- Gold Award for those over 16 years old
- Skill section – This section requires young people to learn a new life skill. There are hundreds of different activities that young people can choose from. Popular choices include music, art, drama, cooking, debating, learning to drive and sign language.
- Service section – This section requires young people to spend at least one hour per week doing voluntary work. This gives young people the opportunity to get out into their communities and give something back.
- Physical Recreation section – This section requires young people to spend at least one hour per week of their own time engaging in physical recreation. It can be any form of activity and can be individual or in a team and in a competitive or non competitive environment.
- Adventurous Journey section – Through this section, young people discover a spirit of adventure and gain a deeper understanding of the environment and the great outdoors. They learn navigational, teamwork and survival skills.
Skill, Service and Physical Sections can be done either 1 hour a week, 2 hours every 2 weeks or 4 hours every month. The Award board requires to see a regular pattern, as this indicates a high level of routine and engagement from the students.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award equips young people for life and work.
United Nations the Sustainable Development Goals
Impacts and Benefits
Now, more than ever, we need a framework to equip young people for life in this ever-evolving world. As a result of participating in the Award programme, young people will demonstrate gains or greater proficiency in these areas.
Outcomes for young people:
Outcomes for young people:
- Confidence
- Ability to manage feelings
- Building relationships and leadership
- Planning and problem-solving
- Personal and social well-being
- Independence
- Resilience and determination
- Creativity and adaptability
- Community and Global perspectives
- Communication
What is involved?
The Award framework consists of four sections and three age-appropriate levels. Participants must complete all four sections at each level in order to achieve their Award. At Gold level, participants also complete a Residential Project.
Who can take part in the Award?
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is available to all young people aged 14 to 24 (Y9 upwards). It is voluntary, non-competitive, enjoyable, and requires sustained effort over time. The Award encourages young people to challenge themselves through a series of expeditions and projects. Young people from all over the world participate in this well-renowned award, and universities and future employers value it highly.
Meet Our students
Bronze
Silver
Gold
| Meet Our Students | |||
| Position | Name | Position | Name |
| Bronze | Preaw | Bronze | SunSun |
| Bronze | Netta | Bronze | Domino |
| Bronze | Libby | Bronze | Tan |
| Bronze | Bright | Bronze | Mika |
| Bronze | Proud | Bronze | Naks |
| Bronze | Pump | Bronze | Bond |
| Bronze | Jaja | Bronze | Euro |
| Bronze | Erin | Bronze | Thew |
| Bronze | Yuki | Bronze | Karn |
| Bronze | Esme | Bronze | Proton |
| Bronze | Agoney | Bronze | Perth |
| Bronze | Plawarn | Bronze | Jaar |
| Silver | Yiwa | Silver | Arin |
| Silver | Anna | Silver | Vin |
| Silver | Eleanor | Silver | Torin |
| Silver | Isobelle | Silver | YimYim |
| Silver | Minnie | Silver | Yiyong |
| Silver | Annabel | Silver | Danaya |
| Silver | Jani | ||
| Gold | Freddie | Gold | Dasha |
| Gold | Mei | Gold | Jonah |
| Gold | Jayden | Gold | Ben |
| Gold | Duncan | Gold | May |
| Gold | Flossie | Gold | Sara |
| Gold | Ethan | Gold | Azzan |
| Gold | Downs | Gold | Arsenii |
Experience – Impact – Outcome
Our Duke of Edinburgh International Award students embarked on an exhilarating journey to Kanchanaburi for their Bronze Adventurous Journey practice. Guided by Mr Scotty Carte and supported by our trusted residential providers, SUP Thailand, the trip was a perfect blend of challenge and camaraderie.
Beyond the beautiful landscapes and team-building adventures, the Duke of Edinburgh programme offers a lot of benefits. It’s not just a trip; it’s a transformative experience that cultivates resilience, leadership, and a lifelong love for exploration.
Students, envision your next academic year filled with thrilling expeditions, new friendships, and personal growth. Join the Duke of Edinburgh International Award programme and discover the world beyond the classroom.
Your adventure awaits!
Beyond the beautiful landscapes and team-building adventures, the Duke of Edinburgh programme offers a lot of benefits. It’s not just a trip; it’s a transformative experience that cultivates resilience, leadership, and a lifelong love for exploration.
Students, envision your next academic year filled with thrilling expeditions, new friendships, and personal growth. Join the Duke of Edinburgh International Award programme and discover the world beyond the classroom.
Your adventure awaits!
2025/2026 DBS Duke of Edinburgh Calendar
| August 2025 | |
| 28 Aug | Registration for new students |
| September 2025 | |
| 15 Sept | Parent Meeting |
| Saturday 20 Sept - Sunday 21 Sept | Silver/ Gold Practice journey - Silver/ Gold - Kanchanaburi |
| November 2025 | |
| Monday 17 Nov - Sunday 23 Nov | Bronze Only 17 - 19 Nov: Three Days of on-campus activities 20 - 23 Nov: Practice & Qualifier |
| February 2026 | |
| Friday 27 Feb - Monday 2 Mar | Silver Qualifier (28 - 2 Mar) Gold Qualifier (27 - 2 Mar) |
| March 2026 | |
| TBD | Bronze Presentation to DofE students |
| TBD | Silver Presentation DofE students |
| TBD | Gold Presentation DofE students |
| TBD | Gold Presentation in Senior Assembly |
| TBD | ORB Deadlines |
To find our more visit: IntAward.org
For more details about the IA programme here at DBS, please contact our Award Coordinator Mr Scotty Carte – [email protected]
For more details about the IA programme here at DBS, please contact our Award Coordinator Mr Scotty Carte – [email protected]
