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An international English literature essay competition where students respond critically to a set question about literary texts. Open to Year 12 or Lower Sixth students worldwide. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from close textual analysis, independent reading and high academic judging standards.

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An international languages and cultures essay competition where students analyse language, literature, art or other cultural forms. Open to students in the penultimate year of school worldwide. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from independent research, critical analysis and the use of well-chosen evidence.

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An international history essay competition where students answer a set question using historical evidence and independent research. Open to students in the penultimate year of school worldwide. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from wider reading, historical analysis and high academic judging standards.

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An international science writing competition where students explain a specific scientific or technological solution related to sustainable and resilient tourism. Open to students aged 14–19 worldwide. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from scientific research, accurate explanation and clear communication for a general audience.

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Rated Intermediate, this bilingual haiku competition is for post-primary students across Irish year groups, with entries accepted in English or Irish through the published school or individual route. Entrants submit concise original poems for adjudication and celebration. The challenge is using precise imagery, rhythm and restraint to create meaning within the compact haiku form.

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Rated Advanced, this online psychology competition is open internationally to secondary students in UK Years 9–12 or equivalent, although the paper is designed mainly for Year 12. Entrants can register through a school or individually. The main challenge is applying psychological understanding to demanding questions while reasoning carefully beyond routine classroom recall.

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Rated Advanced, this global online psychology olympiad is for secondary students in Years 9–12 or equivalent. A multiple-choice qualifier leads to an open-question national round, followed by an essay stage for successful participants. The challenge grows from accurate conceptual recall to structured written analysis, requiring careful reasoning and clear use of psychological ideas.

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A global academic essay competition where students answer a set question in subjects such as politics, economics, history, philosophy or law. Open to individual students under 19 worldwide. Rated Expert Level, with difficulty mainly coming from independent research, original argumentation and highly competitive international judging.

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An international politics essay competition where students develop a clear, evidence-based argument on a set question. Open to students in the penultimate year of school worldwide. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from independent research and high academic judging standards.

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A UK entrepreneurship essay competition where students explore a set question on enterprise, innovation or business. Open to students in Years 11–13 or equivalent studying in the UK. Rated **Advanced Level**, with difficulty mainly coming from independent research, original thinking and clear analytical writing.

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Rated Beginner, this free UK poetry competition is for children attending nursery or preschool settings, with entries submitted through their setting. Children create a first poem for judging, possible publication and prizes. The main challenge is helping very young writers express an original idea in their own words while keeping the activity playful and age appropriate.

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Rated Intermediate, this online writing competition is for students aged 13–18 who submit an original blog-style response through the published individual entry route. Entrants should verify the live topic and rules before writing. The main challenge is presenting a focused idea with clear structure, engaging evidence and an accessible voice for a general reader.