DofE

DOFE is an acronym that may refer to several organizations or programs, depending on context. There is no single universally recognized entity abbreviated as DOFE. In public discourse, the term is sometimes encountered as a mis-capitalization or branding variant of two more common abbreviations: the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program, commonly written as DofE, and the Department for Education (DfE) of the United Kingdom, whose official abbreviation is DfE.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a youth development initiative established in the United Kingdom in 1956. It offers participants a structured program of voluntary service, physical activity, skills development, and an expedition, culminating in a final assessment. It operates in multiple countries through local organizations and aims to cultivate character, resilience, and practical skills among young people.

The Department for Education is a government department responsible for education policy and funding in England, and is part of the UK government. Its official abbreviation is DfE, not DOFE, and it is typically referred to by that standard shortening in official communications.

In other contexts, DOFE may appear in branding or internal documents of organizations unrelated to either of the above; when encountered, the intended meaning must be inferred from the surrounding text or clarified with the source. As with many acronyms, DOFE is highly context-dependent, and readers should verify its definition in each document. See also DfE, DofE.