International Award
The Award equips young people for life and work.
About the Award
The International Award is a unique, exciting self- development programme available to all young people worldwide aged 14-24, equipping them with life skills to make a difference within themselves, their communities, and the world.
The Award framework
The Award is comprised of three levels and four sections. Participants complete all four sections at each level in order to achieve their Award. At Gold level, participants also complete a Residential Project.
Bronze |
Silver |
Gold |
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For those over 14 years old |
For those over 15 years old |
For those over 14 years old |
Service
The Service section of the Award encourages young people to volunteer their time to and understand the benefits of this service to their community.
Skills
The Skills section of the Award encourages the development of personal interests and practical and social skills.
Physical Recreation
The Physical Recreation section of the Award encourages young people to participate in sport and other physical recreation for the improvement of health and fitness.
Adventurous Journey
The Adventurous Journey section encourages a sense of adventure whilst undertaking a team journey or expedition. As part of a small team, participants will plan, train for and undertake a journey with a defined purpose in an unfamiliar environment.
Residential Project
The Residential Project, completed only at Gold level, aims to broaden participants' horizons through involvement with others in a residential setting.