The Award is a rewarding self–development programme, that enables young people to learn practical and special skills that are valuable to their future life and careers.Available at the familiar three levels Bronze, Silver and Gold participants must complete activities of Community Service, Skills, Physical Recreation and the notorious “Adventurous Journey” which can mean a climb up a mountain or a trek across a desert. “

Britannica International School is a licensed centre in Hungary for the world famous International Award for Young People, better known to expats as the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

This is the third year in Britannica International School’s history, that students participating in the International Award programme arrange a collection of Christmas presents to deliver to disadvantaged children in Hungary. The orphanages (Hűvösvölgyi Gyermekotthon and Cseppkő Gyermekotthon) were visited this Monday by Britannica children. to bring them joy with presenting beautiful gifts donated by the students and parents of the school.

Taking part in the Award offers young people formal recognition for their achievements and is seen by many educational institutions and employers as a valuable development programme that equips young people with practical and social skills.

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