Preston International School offers the Duke of Edinburgh (DoE) Award Programme.  Originated by the late Prince Phillip of England – the Duke of Edinburgh, the award programme is a non-formal education and learning framework, operating in more than 130 countries and territories around the world, through which young people’s achievements outside of academia are recognized and celebrated. Today’s young people are strong, inspired and dedicated but are also facing unprecedented challenge and change. Therefore, they should be given every opportunity to explore and blossom.

Currently, more than a million 14 – 24 year–olds around the world are stepping outside their comfort zone through this programme. They are leaning to lead. They are safely supporting their communities, getting active and gaining new skills. They are discovering adventure and having fun. Through the Award, young people can develop the crucial skills they need to navigate change and build positive habits, now and in the future. All our Year 10 (SS1) and 11(SS2) students who are age 14 years and above are eligible to participate in this programme to develop their potentials.

What would your ward gain from this programme?

❖ Development of self-esteem, self-confidence and sense of responsibility

❖ A positive and realistic self-image and sense of identity

❖ An independent and self-motivating attitude

❖ Respect and understanding of people from different backgrounds, cultures and walks of life.

❖ Improved health, fitness and wellbeing.

❖ Team and leadership skills, research, communication, presentation and problem-solving skills etc.

❖ High school credit usable for university admissions globally.

The award is divided into four sessions;

1. SKILLS; Through the skills session, students can develop their personal interests and practical and social skills. They can also choose to develop their existing skills or try something new. Examples of such skills are music, arts and crafts, web designing, coding, writing, public speaking, photography, videography, decoration etc

2. VOLUNTARY SERVICE; Through this service session, students can volunteer in the community, meet people and see how their service benefits those around them. It helps them to realise the positive defence they can make in their communities. Example of service includes charity work, supporting a local emergency service, care for the elderly, health awareness campaign, music/dance tuition, etc.

3. PHYSICAL RECREATION; The physical recreation session of the award encourages the participants to improve their health and fitness, whatever their starting point may be. They can choose to do team sports, solo sports or any healthy activity. This section makes them feel healthy and happy, and they are able to build valuable team skills, self-esteem and confidence. Example includes football, table tennis, basketball, swimming, circling, volleyball etc.

        4. ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY: For the adventurous journey session, they will need a sense of adventure and discovery as they go on a team journey, expedition or exploration. Each adventurous journey includes; a) Preparation and Training b) Practice Journey c) Qualifying Journey.  It is a tough challenge but they will have the opportunity to learn more about the wider environment, be positively exposed as well as to develop self-confidence and team work.

To enrol your child, the following steps should be followed:

a.      Completion of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Programme Enrolment Form available here on our website.

b.     One-off Registration Fee of N60,000 to be paid into:  Access Bank Account No.  0009743538 Preston International School

c.      Your child will then be enrolled and issued with a membership card with which he/she will have full access to the programme.

(Please note that there are other costs involved with other strands of the programme and this will be communicated to you at every stage).