The Eye Level Literary Award (ELLA) is an annual writing competition. This award celebrates young voices and encourages growing imagination.
This award is open to children around the world. The competition is divided into two age-based categories:
The award aims to inspire a lifelong love of literature and storytelling, highlighting the importance of communication and imagination in learning and personal growth.
Whether your child loves to draw or write stories, ELLA offers a platform to shine. Students will be given 1 hour to complete their writing task based on the given topic on the day.
Choose one topic from the designated themes and complete the entry using the contest format with illustrations and writing
※ At least one submission per participant
※ Group submissions must be printed single-sided on A3 paper (double-sided printing is not allowed)
[Topics]
１. What I want an AI robot to do for me
２. Let’s protect our earth together
Choose one topic from the designated themes and complete the entry using the contest format with writing
※ At least one submission per participant
※ no restrictions on length or format
[Topics]
１. Can an AI be my ‘Best Friend’
２. AI changing my ordinary day
３. What we can do with global friends to save our earth
All entries must be written in English, and students can register through their Eye Level Centre or School.
Entries created or modified using Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be disqualified.
Copyright in submitted works remains with the applicant, including after winning. Winning entries may be used online (e.g. via the organiser’s social media) for up to 5 years. Non-winning entries are disposed of within 3 months of the contest ending, unless return is requested (return postage at the applicant’s cost).
Dates and times to be determined.
Each workshop will be held at one of our centres.
Please complete the registration form to lock in for one.
Participation in ELLA is free. For those competitors who stand out:
| Category | Number of Winner(s) | Prize | |
| Illustrative Writing | Grand Prize | 1 | Certificate & USD 500, Korea flight ticket and Accommodation |
| Gold Prize | 2 | Certificate & USD 300 | |
| Silver Prize | 3 | Certificate & USD 100 | |
| Grand Prize (Group) | 1 Group (200 or more entries) | Plaque & Books worth USD 3,000 | |
| Excellence Award (Group) | 5 Groups (100 or more entries) * First 5 groups | Plaque & Books worth USD 1,000 | |
| Writing | Grand Prize | 1 | Certificate & USD 1,000, Korea flight ticket and Accommodation |
| Gold Prize | 2 | Certificate & USD 500 | |
| Silver Prize | 3 | Certificate & USD 300 | |
Our tailored tutoring approach helps children build core literacy skills such as grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and structured writing. These are the very same skills that students put into practice when crafting their ELLA submissions.
If your child needs ELLA tutoring or further assistance, Eye Level can help. By developing strong reading and writing foundations through Eye Level, students are better equipped to think critically, express ideas clearly, and write with purpose. Participating in ELLA is a wonderful way to showcase those gains and celebrate your child’s progress.
