The Duke of Edinburgh’s International AwardAt Nexus we are proud to accredited to deliver The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. The Award is an exciting self-development programme available to all 14 to 24 year olds. Over 7 million young people worldwide have taken up the Award challenge.
The Award equips young people for life and work
Not all learning happens in the classroom. Young people need experiences outside the classroom to become committed, responsible and fulfilled citizens of the world.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is available to all 14-24 year olds and is the world’s leading youth achievement award. It equips all young people for life regardless of their background, culture, physical ability, skills and interests. Doing the Award is a personal challenge and not a competition against others; it pushes young people to their personal limits and recognises their achievements consistently.
Since its launch 60 years ago, the Award has inspired millions of young people to transform their lives. Through non formal education, the Award can play a critical role in a young person’s personal development and is achievable by any 14-24 year old who wants to take up the challenge.
The Award framework
The Award is comprised of three levels and four sections. Participants complete all four sections at each level in order to achieve their Award. At Gold level, participants also complete a Residential Project.
Service
The Service section of the Award encourages young people to volunteer their time to and understand the benefits of this service to their community.
Skills
The Skills section of the Award encourages the development of personal interests and practical and social skills.
Physical Recreation
The Physical Recreation section of the Award encourages young people to participate in sport and other physical recreation for the improvement of health and fitness.
Adventurous Journey
The Adventurous Journey section encourages a sense of adventure whilst undertaking a team journey or expedition. As part of a small team, participants will plan, train for and undertake a journey with a defined purpose in an unfamiliar environment.
Residential Project
The Residential Project, completed only at Gold level, aims to broaden participants' horizons through involvement with others in a residential setting.
For more information concerning the Award please visit the official website www.intaward.org/ or contact our Award coordinators Ms Saron Clement at clement.s@nexus.edu.my or Mr Anthony Qureshi at qureshi.a@nexus.edu.my.
GUIDE FOR GOLD AWARD PARTICIPANTS
GUIDE FOR SILVER AWARD PARTICIPANTS
GUIDE FOR BRONZE AWARD PARTICIPANTS
