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THE QUEEN'S COMMONWEALTH ESSAY COMPETITION

Since 1883, we have delivered The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition, the world's oldest international schools' writing competition. Today, we work to expand its reach, providing life-changing opportunities for young people around the world.

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ENTER THE QCEC 2025

We are delighted to announce that The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) is now open for submissions. The theme for this year’s competition is Our Commonwealth Journey.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms and Conditions for entrants to The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition. Please ensure you have thoroughly read them before submitting your entry.

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MEET THE WINNERS 

We were thrilled to receive a record-breaking level of entries to the 2024 competition with 34,939 entries from all Commonwealth regions. Our winners this year are from Malaysia, Singapore, and Uganda. Find out more about them below and read their winning pieces!

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RESOURCES

Useful resources for teachers, parents and entrants interested in the competition, including promotional materials and supporting resources. 

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ABOUT THE COMPETITION

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) is the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools and has been proudly delivered by the Royal Commonwealth Society since 1883. Find out more. 

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions for the Competition. Before contacting us please read through these.

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