Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
Inspiring growth beyond the classroom.
Enrichment
A World-Renowned Award for Real-World Readiness
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (DofE) is a globally recognised programme that fosters independence, teamwork, leadership and community service. At Concord College International School, students from Year 9 to 12 are actively participating in the Bronze Award level, beginning their journey toward becoming resilient, well-rounded individuals.
Why Join the DofE Programme at
Concord College International School?
Build problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork through real experiences.
Earn a prestigious award respected by top universities and employers worldwide.
Engage in meaningful service, from reading with Primary students to coaching swimming.
How DofE is Shaping Young Lives at Concord
At Concord College International School, the DofE Award isn’t just about ticking boxes — it’s about real moments, real challenges, and real transformation. Each step of the programme empowers students to uncover their strengths and become leaders in their own right
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A Story to Inspire:
A group of around 20 students from Year 9-12 have started their Bronze Award. The Duke of Edinburgh International Award seeks to encourage a holistic education beyond the classroom and to ensure that students are rewarded for their range of different strengths. It hopes to foster a sense of rigour in being committed to working towards outcomes, being creative in learning new skills and sports and being kind in serving their communities. By encouraging a well-rounded outlook on life, the DofE IA helps to create habits that will endure and experiences that will be useful once students leave school. It is an internationally renowned award that is highly regarded by universities and employers around the world. For more information, please visit
www.intaward.org
Our students recently did their practice journey, the first part of the two of the required journeys. The students develop skills such as organisation, planning, team work, leadership, problem solving and resilience as well as practical skills like
navigation and compass reading. On the first day, students did a local hike, cooked food on the camp stove and put up their tents in the school ground. We had a very uncomfortable night, which was the first of our many problems and some students
found creative solutions, including wet clothes, camping under the stars, and attempting to engineer some draft-inducing techniques. With the conditioning of the classrooms calling, it was hard to resist just packing up and going inside!
Waking up early, we got ready, cooked breakfast and then off to Kemensah we went! It was a beautiful day and the hike included lovely views of the mountains and of KL city. Students enjoyed seeing the diverse flowers, the animals, insects and different
rural industries, such as collecting rubber and little cafes. Some even tried the Nasi Lemak and Kopi!
Students are doing a variety of activities to work towards their Bronze Award, particularly reading with Primary students and coaching swimming. They will continue to work on their award over the summer with the aim of having their qualifying journey completed by January 2026. I hope they will embrace the opportunities and remain dedicated, organised and enthusiastic about the Bronze and will endeavour to complete their Silver and Gold Awards too!
What Does the Bronze Award Involve?
Step 1: Skills (e.g., Reading to younger students)
Step 2: Physical (e.g., Coaching swimming)
Step 3: Volunteering
Step 4: Adventurous Journey (e.g., hiking & camping)
Step 5: Final Qualifying Journey (Planned by January 2026)
