WriteWise Essay Competition
Click 'Enter Now' to open your assignment, then click 'Launch Assignment' to submit your essay and win up to $250!
Prizes
Win up to $250
Best Level 3 submission
Best Level 2 submission
$50 cash + 6-month WriteWise subscription
Random Prizes
Random selection
Random selection
Total: $500 • Everyone can win!
Categories
Choose your NCEA level
Complex analysis & critical thinking
Clear structure & evidence use
Basic analysis & clear expression
Meet Our Judge
Expert evaluation by a New Zealand author
New Zealand author and literary expert
Our judge brings experience in New Zealand literature and NCEA English assessment. With understanding of both creative writing and academic evaluation, Jessica ensures submissions receive fair and knowledgeable assessment.
Details
How to enter
Who Can Enter?
- NCEA English students (Level 1, 2, or 3)
- New Zealand secondary school students
- WriteWise account required
- One entry per student
Dates
- Opens: 7th October 2025
- Deadline: 10th November 2025
- Winners: 20th November 2025
How to Enter
3 simple steps
Create Account
Free WriteWise student account using your school email address (takes 1 minute)
Open Assignment & Launch
You'll open to an assignment page. Click "Launch Assignment" to start writing your essay using WriteWise tools for feedback.
Wait for Results
Expert judges evaluate submissions. Winners notified by email.
What Happens Next?
Your assignment journey
After Clicking "Enter"
You'll be taken to your WriteWise student dashboard where you'll see your competition assignment waiting for you.
📧 Important: Make sure to use your school email address when creating your account or signing in.
📝 To submit your essay:
- 1. Click the "Launch Assignment" button next to your competition assignment
- 2. Write your essay and recieve feedback from WriteWise. WE DO NOT GENERATE WORK, SOLELY A FEEDBACK TOOL
- 3. Submit your final essay when you're ready
Judging
Official NCEA criteria
Level 3 Written Text (AS91472)
Excellence (E7-E8)
Sophisticated and insightful and/or original argument relating to specified aspects of the text(s)
Merit (M5-M6)
Discerning and informed argument relating to specified aspects of the text(s)
Achievement (A3-A4)
Clear and coherent argument with integrated relevant points, following essay conventions
Level 2 Written Text (AS91098)
Excellence (E7-E8)
Insightful and/or original interpretations of specified aspects of the text(s)
Merit (M5-M6)
Reasoned and clear interpretations with connections between interpretations
Achievement (A3-A4)
Clear exploration and interpretation of meanings and effects, following essay format
Level 1 Studied Text (AS91925)
Excellence (E7-E8)
Perceptive understanding discussing relationships between aspects and author's purpose/context
Merit (M5-M6)
Convincing understanding explaining how aspects work together to create engagement
Achievement (A3-A4)
Clear understanding describing specific aspects and how they create engagement
NCEA Standards
Judged using official NCEA criteria. Focus on critical thinking, evidence, and clear communication.
Terms
Competition rules
- Open to NCEA English students in New Zealand
- Enter appropriate level category
- Original work only
- Submit via WriteWise platform
- One entry per student
- No AI - we are an AI English company, we will know
- Judged by NCEA standards
- Winners notified by email
- Bank transfer prizes
- Winning essays may be featured (with permission)
- Judges' decisions are final
Ready to Compete?
Join the competition and win prizes while improving your NCEA English skills.