Post Primary Transfer

SEAG Key Dates for 2026 Assessment

Registration for 2026 Opens: Monday 18th May 2026

Registration for 2026 closes: Friday 18th September 2026

Pupil Cards Available: Friday 9th October 2026

Assessment Paper 1: Saturday 14th November 2026

Assessment Paper 2: Saturday 21st November 2026

Results Issued: 23rd January 2027

School Transfer Information

Please click on the link below to view the guidance booklet provided by the Department of Education about the process for pupils transferring from primary school to the post primary sector in August 2026.

Guidance: Advice for P6 parents on Post Primary admissions

Guidance on registering for an EA connect Account (including video)

SEAG NI Test Specification

SEAG NI Test Format

Key Dates for pupils transferring to Year 8 in 2027

Date	Activity
To Be Released by EA	Admissions criteria for Post Primary Schools published on the EA website.
January 2027 - date to be confirmed	EA Connect opens for online applications for Post Primary.
February 2027- date to be confirmed	EA Connect closes for online applications for Post Primary.
To Be Released by EA	Parents/Carers will receive application outcome via email (where one is held) or by letter.

APPLYING FOR A YEAR 8 PLACE

EA Admissions Guidance

For more information about how to apply for a Year 8 place refer to the Education Authority's website.

www.eani.org.uk

To apply for a Year 8 place parents/carers must create an EA Connect account.

EA Connect Guidance