The ISA Essay Competition is an annual opportunity for pupils at ISA Members’ schools to showcase their writing skills. Young writers are invited to submit entries to a range of categories. Open to Years 5 - 13.
Open for entries: Wednesday 6 January 2027
Deadline: Thursday 6 May 2027
Essay Competition Results 2026
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the competition this year and well done to the winners. Click here to see the results.
Click here to see Year 5-6 winners entries
Click here to see Year 7-9 winners entries
Click here to see Year 9-11 winners entries
Click here to see Year 12-13 winners entries
Click here for the ISA policies
If you have any queries about our competitions, please contact us at [email protected].
Only schools whose Head is a member of ISA are eligible to enter these competitions. Please contact our membership department if you wish to make an enquiry about joining ISA.