Duke of Edinburgh Award
Embrace Challenge. Discover Your Potential.
At ISHCMC, we partner with the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award to give students meaningful opportunities to learn beyond the classroom.
This globally recognized program encourages young people to challenge themselves, explore their interests, contribute to their communities, and develop skills that support them throughout school and beyond.
A Global Framework for Personal Growth
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a framework for learning beyond formal academics. Students set personal goals, commit to new experiences, and take increasing ownership of their development.
Through service, physical activity, skills development, and an adventurous expedition, students build confidence, resilience, independence, teamwork, and leadership while discovering new strengths and interests.
Commitment and Rewards
Completing the Award requires commitment, determination, and a willingness to move beyond familiar experiences.
Students improve their fitness, develop or refine a skill, contribute through community service, and work together to plan and complete an overnight expedition. Along the way, they build friendships, create lasting memories, and gain valuable experiences that can strengthen future university and employment applications.
Award Structure at ISHCMC
ISHCMC offers 2 levels of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award:
Bronze Award
Open to students aged 14 and above. The program includes a minimum 3-month commitment and a 2-day, 1-night expedition.
Silver Award
Open to students aged 15 and above. The program includes a minimum 6-month commitment and a 3-day, 2-night expedition. Students who have not completed the Bronze Award undertake an additional 6 months.
At both levels, students complete 4 areas:
Volunteering: Contribute to the community through meaningful service.
Physical: Improve health and fitness or take on a new physical challenge.
Skills: Develop a new interest or strengthen an existing talent.
Expedition: Plan and complete an adventurous overnight journey as part of a team.