The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award

爱丁堡公爵国际奖 The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award

The Duke of Edinburgh International Award Program was first introduced in the United Kingdom in 1956. Though originally for boys, the program was extended to girls 2 years later. Because of the unique flexibility of the Award, it was ideally suited to different cultures and societies, allowing countries all over the world to adopt it. By the 1980s, the Award had been operated internationally in 140 different countries.

In 2011, BCCSC joined this organization for evaluating this award. Our school was the first one to participate and introduce this award into china. Up to May, 2022, 304 students have won the award, including 21 gold awards, 50 silver awards, and 233 bronze awards. They successfully met the requirements of four aspects with their great efforts: Learn new skills, increase their fitness levels, cultivate a sense of adventure, volunteer in their community, and work to develop resilience and confidence. They have set a good example for other students in our school.

获奖学生

For the most prestigious Gold Award, BCCSC Grace completed her Gold Award in June 2022. Grace said ’I Have won the copper, silver and gold awards at school. I have seen the chilling stars outside the tent. I climbed the mountains after rains, and travelled across the scalding desert. I was impressed most deeply by the activity in which I won the gold award. Due to the COVID-2019 epidemic, we spontaneously organized the “BCCSC Anti-epidemic Sale and Donation of goods for charity” activity, and took active part in the community volunteering activity to fight against the epidemic, in which I joined the whole process as the “consultant” from pre-fight rehearsal, sale and donation of goods for charity. I am proud of myself. ’

G12 student Fiona is now working on her Gold Awards. She said that’ This prize gives me the chance to explore and develop my leadership, communication ability and self-challenging courage, and makes me capable of defeating the fear of heights and completing VIA FERRATA all by myself.Besides, I am also proud of myself for not only the achievement I made, but also for helping those in need and cultivating many other hobbies during the volunteering period. ’

3 Levels of the Duke of Edinburgh International Award

铜奖(Bronze level)，银奖(Silver level)，金奖(Gold level)。

Participants need to complete all 4 sections at 3 levels in order to achieve their Award. At each level, participants must set themselves personal goals in each section. These goals should be achievable and progressive, and ultimately allow the student to feel a sense of achievement when they complete each section. At least an hour and a half per week is needed for each activity.

Benefits To Young People

1. Physical Recreation 体能

Participate in sports and other physical recreation for the improvement of health, fitness, and well-being.

2. Skills技能

Develop personal interests, creativity, or practical skills.

3. Service 服务

Other service (volunteer) over a set period of time, and experience the benefits that their Voluntary Service provides to others in their community.

4. Adventure Journey 户外挑战之旅

A positive and realistic self-image - they will know and accept their own strengths and weaknesses, and be more aware of their own potential. An independent and self-motivating attitude. A sense of responsibility to others New or improved interests, skills, and abilities A willingness to try new things New friendships and relationships with their peers and other generations The ability to make a plan and then make their plan happen Lifelong interests Life skills - health, negotiation, research,communication, problem solving, presentation skills Team skills

Once the entire Program is completed, the young student receives a certificate and pin as recognition of their achievement, which contribute to university and job application.

Award Ceremony - The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award 2021 was held in Peninsula hotel Beijing.

我校执行董事Andy Truong先生在颁奖仪式上讲话

Other than the award holders and parent representatives, the Deputy UK Ambassador to China Christina Scott CMG, Regional Vice President, Asia and Managing Director, The manager of Peninsula Hong Kong，Mr. Joseph Chong;East Asia Director for Cambridge International Dr. Jing ZHAO;Executive Directorof AKD Group, BCCSC and CISB Mr. Andy Truong, partners and supporters also attended the ceremony to witnessed this memorable moment.

Ying YU — Gold Award Holder from Beijing Concord College of Sino Canada (BCCSC)

The award holders from BCCSC

Mr. Andy Truong with gold award holder from Beijing Concord College of Sino Canada