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: Thursday 13 February 
Deadline: Thursday 24 April

Click here for the competition's rules and guidelines
Log in or register to submit an entry. Competitions are only open to ISA Members' schools. If you are having problems entering, please contact [email protected]

ISA Essay Competition 2023-24

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the competition this year and to the winners.
ISA Essay Competition 2024 - Results

Please see the winning entries below:

Click here for year 5-6 winners
Click here for years 7-8 winners
Click here for years 9-11 winners 
Click here for years 12-13 winners

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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.