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International Award (IA)

The Duke of Edinburgh Award

Not all learning happens in the classroom. Young people need experiences outside the classroom to become committed, responsible and fulfilled citizens of the world.

NIST is proud to offer the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (IA) to our students, an award that encourages and rewards students for their commitment and dedication to lifelong personal development.

The International Award is an excellent way for students to gain recognition for their hard work and to get a true sense of personal accomplishment. It also helps to build character and develop leadership skills, all while fostering a sense of responsibility and resilience.

At NIST, the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is highly valued and students are encouraged to take part. The award is seen as a valuable addition to our Learning Programme, linking in with and building upon our Expeditions and Service Learning programmes. The award enables students to further develop leadership, teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills, and provides greater opportunity for students to get involved in our local community and develop their own sense of social responsibility.

Students work through three different award levels of Bronze, Silver and Gold as they engage in the award, starting from Year 10 through to Year 13. Four sections of the award enable students to complete activities in Voluntary Service, Physical Recreation, Skills and Adventurous Journey, while gold level students also complete a residential programme.

For more information on this empowering and enriching award, and to see our International Award students in action, visit the NIST International Award website. 

Year 10 students conquer Doi Pui, proving their grit on a challenging Bronze International Award journey
Chiang Mai

Year 10 students conquer Doi Pui, proving their grit on a challenging Bronze International Award journey

Year 10 students hone their outdoor skills on a Khao Yai practice trek
Khao Yai

Year 10 students hone their outdoor skills on a Khao Yai practice trek.

Elementary

The PYP is a research-based framework that adopts a holistic approach to early childhood education.

Secondary

For our older students, NIST offers the IB Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, as well as the Global Citizen Diploma and International Award.

Academic Performance

NIST students have traditionally excelled in these exams, posting scores well above the global averages, and often leading other schools in the region.