The Queens Commonwealth Essay Competition Workshop 2026

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition Workshop 2026

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition Workshop 2026 returns: four sessions, precisely arranged, leading to the May deadline. Designed for writers who prefer clarity to noise, and substance over gobbledygook.

This year’s theme, “Common ground: Better together”, rewards a measured mind. Where do shared values hold, and where do they fracture? Expect energetic discussion, disciplined reading, and writing that values structure as much as style.

The approach is deliberate. Draft slowly. Edit sharply. Outcomes follow, as they tend to. Gold, Silver, Bronze, and the occasional Gold Finalist. All earned without fuss.

The Brief

There are two categories for participation in the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition:
– Junior Category: 9–13 years of age.
– Senior Category: 14–18 years of age.

Programme Details

Tuesdays at Upper Thomson
7 April to 28 April (4 Sessions)
430 – 630PM

545 inclusive of GST

Academia Privileges Apply

Academia Privileges

All existing Academia students are granted an exclusive 20% discount to the workshop fees. Friends of Academia students will also be granted this discount if they attend the workshop together.