The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Silver

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (the Duke of Ed) is the global leader in the organising and accrediting of non-formal education through its flagship ‘Duke of Ed Framework’. For over 60 years, this Framework has been used by education providers and community organisations to accredit the non-formal learning outcomes and achievements of young people. By using the Duke of Ed Framework young people aged 14-24 are empowered to take control of their personal development through unique opportunities to explore unfamiliar environments, engage in new activities, and meet new people. In order to achieve a Silver Award through Duke of Ed, a young person has spent at least 6 months learning a skill, improving their physical well-being, volunteering in their community, and experiencing a team adventure in a new environment. All Participants are supported by a network of adult mentors and subject matter experts. The Participant's efforts are assessed against their goals and verified by a subject-matter expert for the chosen activities.