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Discover Canada Essay Contest
Explore Canadian culture, history, education, politics, geography, and current affairs while strengthening your voice as a writer.
Next contest
October 12, 2026 to March 1, 2027
The organizers and jury thank every past participant and encourage secondary students to take part in the next Discover Canada Essay Contest.
Discover Canada—a place to celebrate diversity, gain a global perspective, and nurture a culture of peace.
Current status
The 2025–26 contest is closed
Entry information for the next contest will follow the announced 2026–27 schedule. Review the submission guide now so you can prepare your essay and supporting information early.
Benefits beyond the prize
Writing the essay is valuable in itself
Participation gives students a structured reason to research, reflect, and communicate what Canada could mean for their future.
Express ideas clearly
Practice organizing evidence and presenting a compelling point of view.
Strengthen applications
Build an experience that can support future university applications.
Learn from feedback
Use thoughtful feedback to improve your writing and critical-thinking skills.
A little history
An international initiative since 2010
EduXperience Associates Canada—formerly M&S Consulting Education International Ltd.—has hosted annual Discover Canada and Education in Canada essay contests with Canadian language schools and colleges since 2010.
The initiative broadens cultural horizons and challenges students to demonstrate creativity, analysis, and critical thinking while learning about Canada. Its larger purpose is to encourage open-minded future leaders who want to build a safer, better world.
2,500+
students
12
participating countries
35
study-trip winners
Students have participated from Belarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Malaysia, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. Winners have earned study trips to Canada and improved their English at leading language schools and colleges.
Education partners have included
- Centre of English Studies (CES)
- International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC)
- English School of Canada (ESC)
- Eli Camps
- Seneca College
- Humber College
- George Brown College
- Sheridan College
Past contest winners
EduXperience maintains a gallery celebrating past Discover Canada Essay Contest winners and their achievements.
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