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Is the Duke of Edinburgh Award International?

Is the Duke of Edinburgh Award International?

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a non-formal education and learning framework operating in more than 130 countries and territories around the world, through which young people’s achievements outside of academia are recognised and celebrated.

What do you know about the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award?

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is the world’s leading youth achievement award, equipping young people for life. The Award is available for all young people aged 14 to 24, regardless of their background, culture, physical ability, skills and interests.

When was Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme started?

September 1, 1956
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award/Founded

What is involved in the Duke of Edinburgh Award?

There are four main sections of a DofE programme; Volunteering, Physical, Skills, and Expedition. At Gold participants will also complete a Residential section. Below, find the requirements for each section, including information on what activities count and how long to do them.

Who was the founder of the Duke of Edinburgh Award?

As a global Award family, we are deeply saddened by the death of our Founder, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh KG, KT. A committed champion of young people; His Royal Highness leaves the world and its young people with an extraordinary legacy. “When the first trial of the Award was launched in 1942, no one had any idea quite what would happen.

Where does Duke of Edinburgh International Award take place?

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a non-formal education and learning framework operating in more than 130 countries and territories around the world, through which young people’s achievements outside of academia are recognised and celebrated.

What are the three levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award?

The Award is completed in three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold . There are four Sections of activities for all Award levels, plus a Gold Project at the Gold. The Award encourages young people to spend time volunteering in their community, which both benefits others and contributes to their own growth and well-being.

How many young people won the Duke of Edinburgh Award in Canada?

In 2020, over 10,000 young people in Canada started The Award for the first time, and over 4,621 young people achieved their Award.