How old do I need to be

– Bronze – for those aged 14+ years

– Silver – for those aged 15+ years

– Gold – for those aged 16+ years

If you aren’t 14 yet but are in the school year in which your peer group turn fourteen, you may be able to start a Bronze DofE programme – check with your DofE Leader.

Similarly, if you aren’t 15 yet, but are in the school year in which your peer group turn fifteen, you may be able to start a Silver DofE programme – check with your DofE Leader.

Participants must be young enough at the point of enrolment to complete their chosen level, considering the minimum timescales required for each section and the overall level, as well as the maximum age limit of 25.

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