DoE International Youth  Award at Al Ain English Speaking School

 

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award for Young People

The D of E International Award is a challenging and exciting programme aimed for young people world wide. The Award at AAESS gives participants the opportunity to participate in sports, learn new skills, give something back to the community and take part in an expedition. The pupils will learn about perseverance, commitment, teamwork and leadership- important life skills that will benefit them now and in the future.

There are three levels of the Award in which you can participate - Bronze, Silver and Gold, with each successive level demanding increased commitment

 

•   BRONZE — for those over 14. The minimum period of participation to gain this Award is 6 months;

 

•   SILVER  — for those over 15. The minimum period of participation to gain this Award is 12 months;

 

•   GOLD    — for those over 16. The minimum period of participation to gain this Award is 18 months.

 

This year there has been increased interest in the programme as over 60 participants have signed up. They will be taking in part in Desert Clean ups, Sports Leaders Awards and Silver and Gold candidates will be travelling to Thailand to complete their final expeditions.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S INTERNATIONAL AWARD EVENTS 2009-10

For more information on the Award please visit http://www.intaward.org/