Academy Royale International Essay Competition

Academy Royale International is a leading provider of academic summer schools for students aged 12 to 18. Participants can choose to study from one of 14 subjects across a range of disciplines – from Law and Medicine, to Engineering and Film – on campus at leading universities in the UK and US.

Each year, we host an academic essay competition for ambitious students across the world, aged from 12 to 18. Students can select from a range of pre-defined essay topics, which are split into two categories: ages 12 to 15 and 16 to 18. You can find the full details of these topics below.

Essay QuestionsLink to this section

Students wanting to enter the Essay Competition should select from one of the topics below, according to their age group.

12 to 15 Category (600 words)Link to this section

Q1. What would be the impact on the environment if humans disappeared for 100 years?

Q2. Is it fair for countries to ban social media apps for national security reasons?

Q3. Will artificial intelligence make human creativity obsolete or amplify it?

16 to 18 Category (1000 words)Link to this section

Q1. Does artificial intelligence represent the next great human invention, or the next great threat?

Q2. Should access to the internet be considered a basic human right, and how might this reshape education and opportunity worldwide?

Q3. In a rapidly changing world, is it more important to preserve tradition or to embrace innovation?

Benefits of EnteringLink to this section

Regardless of whether a student wins, there are many academic benefits of participating.

• Build knowledge: explore a wide range of challenging and future-facing questions beyond what’s covered on the school curriculum
• Develop academic writing and argumentation skills: from clear reasoning and critical analysis to the art of persuasion
• Enhance research skills: practise your independent research skills, a key requirement for undergraduate study
• Academic recognition: have your work assessed by academic experts and receive feedback

16 to 18 CategoryLink to this section

FIRST PLACE
Seongbin, South Korea

SECOND PLACE
Matias, Spain

THIRD PLACE
Osuke, Japan

FIRST RUNNER UP
Mohammed Ahmad, UK

SECOND RUNNER UP
Giovanna, Brazil

12 to 15 CategoryLink to this section

FIRST PLACE
Daria, Latvia

SECOND PLACE
Andjela, Macedonia

THIRD PLACE
Aadya, India

FIRST RUNNER UP
Angela, Macedonia

SECOND RUNNER UP
Julia, Brazil