Open since 1 September, the competition invites Spanish students aged 12 to 19 to reinterpret the work and legacy of some of the great authors of Spanish literature through poetry, flash fiction, podcasts and posters.

Since 1 September, Spanish students from different countries have been invited to discover the world of Federico García Lorca, Luis Cernuda, Pedro Salinas and Vicente Aleixandre, whose work continues to find new readers. Now, students of Spanish from around the world can explore their universe and reinterpret it from their own perspective.

Carlos V Education has launched the 2nd International Spanish Competition: Generation of ’27, an initiative that brings together language learning, literature and creativity. In this second edition, young participants are invited to discover one of the most important movements in Spanish literature.

The competition will remain open until 31 January 2027. The full competition rules and registration form are available at: https://www.carlosveducation.es/ii-concurso-espanol-generacion-27/

A Generation That Still Has Much to Say

The choice of the Generation of ’27 is no coincidence. In 1927, the Ateneo of Seville brought together a group of young poets to pay tribute to Luis de Góngora and celebrate Spain’s literary tradition, while exploring new forms of expression influenced by the avant-garde movements and European modernity.

Almost one hundred years later, Carlos V Education is bringing that creative spirit into the Spanish classroom. The competition has a dual objective: to introduce students to the texts, history and authors of this generation while encouraging them to find their own voice, images and rhythm, using Spanish as a means of expression.

Four Ways to Tell the Story of ’27

The competition is open to non-Spanish-speaking students aged 12 to 19 who study Spanish at their schools. There are two age categories: 12–15 and 16–19. Participation is individual, and each student may submit one entry.

And it is not all about writing. Participants can choose the form of expression they feel most comfortable with: creative poetry, flash fiction, podcast or poster. Entries should focus on key figures of the Generation of ’27 and offer a contemporary interpretation of their world. Creativity and originality, language quality, connection to the theme and presentation will all be taken into consideration by the jury.

From Words to Málaga

The first-place winners in each category will receive a certificate and a scholarship to attend a one-week course as part of the International Programme in Málaga. The teachers of the first-place winners will also receive a scholarship to attend Carlos V Education’s one-week Teacher Training Programme in Málaga. In addition, the winning students’ schools will receive an honorary plaque made using traditional Sevillian ceramics.

The jury will consist of Spanish teachers from Carlos V Education and the University of Seville, together with members of the Federation of Spanish Schools as a Foreign Language (FEDELE) and specialists in literature, history and communication.

Entries Open Until 31 January

Students must register through the teacher responsible for their participation, who will also submit their work through the competition’s online form (competition registration form). The deadline for submitting entries is 31 January 2027.

The winners will be announced on 21 March 2027, coinciding with World Poetry Day, while the awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in summer 2027.

A Second Edition That Carries the Torch Forward

The new competition follows the success of the first edition, which received more than 140 entries from over 10 countries. Posters, flash fiction, podcasts and written texts turned the initiative into a meeting point for Spanish language learning, creativity and culture.

Now, both the setting and the inspiration have changed. From the historical commemoration that shaped the first edition, we move to the words, images and avant-garde spirit of a generation that transformed Spanish literature.

Almost one hundred years later, a new generation of students turns its gaze towards the Generation of ’27. The common ground remains the Spanish language.