The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) International Award is the world leader in personal development programmes for young people aged 14–24. The DofE Award gives students an edge when applying for university admissions as they have real-life experience to show that they are energetic, self-disciplined, reliable, and committed to community.

Not all learning happens in the classroom. Young people need experiences beyond the school day to become committed, responsible, and fully realised citizens of the world.

There are three levels to the award: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Within each level there are four categories of tasks that need to be completed before the award can be earned. These categories include involvement in a sport or physical activity, learning a new skill, performing a service to the community, and taking part in an expedition.

The Gold Award has a fifth category which is a five-day, four-night residential sharing an activity with new people.
The Bronze students are offered training in preparation for the expedition. Once the award has been achieved, there is a Presentation Evening where the students are given their certificates and medals.