Post Primary Transfer
SEAG Key Dates for 2026 Assessment
Results issued for 2026: Saturday 24th January 2026
Registration for 2026 Opens: Monday 18th May 2026
Registration for 2026 closes: Friday 18th September 2026
Assessment Paper 1: Saturday 14th November 2026
Assessment Paper 2: Saturday 21st November 2026
Results Issued: 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)
Key Dates for pupils transferring to Year 8 in 2026
APPLYING FOR A YEAR 8 PLACE - Portal now LIVE!!
For more information about how to apply for a Year 8 place refer to the Education Authority's website.
To apply for a Year 8 place parents/carers must create an EA Connect account.
2026 ADMISSIONS' CRITERIA FOR POST PRIMARY SCHOOLS
The admissions' criteria for many schools can be viewed by clicking on the links below. These criteria are for 2026 admission to post-primary and were published on 10th December 2025.
https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions/search-admissions-criteria
Integrated College Glengormley
2026 OPEN NIGHTS FOR POST PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Abbey Community College
Open Night is scheduled for 22nd January 2026;
Website - www.abbeycommunitycollege.co.uk
Telephone Number- 02890 867431
Antrim Grammar School
Open Night is scheduled for 10th January 2026;
Website – www.antrimgrammar.org
Telephone Number- 02894 464091
Ballyclare High School
Open Night is scheduled for 8th January 2026;
Website – www.ballyclarehigh.co.uk
Telephone Number- 028 9332 2244
Ballyclare Secondary School
Open Day is scheduled for 5th January 2026 from 2pm to 4pm and a booking should be made via school website.
Website – www.ballyclaresecondary.co.uk
Telephone Number- 02893 322610
Belfast Boys Model
Open Night is scheduled for 26th January 2026;
Website – www.bbms.org.uk
Telephone Number- 028 9039 1156
Belfast Girls Model
Open Night is scheduled for 22nd January 2026;
Website – www.belfastgms.org
Telephone Number- 028 9071 8111
Belfast High School
Open Day is scheduled for 17th January 2026;
Website – www.belfasthigh.co.uk
Telephone Number – 02890 864431
Belfast Royal Academy
Open Night is scheduled for 7th and 8th January 2026;
Website – www.belfastroyalacademy.com
Telephone Number – 02890 740423
Carrickfergus Academy
Open Night is scheduled for 8th January 2026;
Website – www.carrickfergus.academy
Telephone Number - 02893 364334
Carrickfergus Grammar School
Open Night is scheduled for 15th January 2026;
Website – www.carrickfergusgrammar.com
Telephone Number – 02893 363615
Hazelwood Integrated School
Open Night is scheduled for 8th January 2026;
Website - www.hazelwoodcollege.co.uk
Telephone Number - 028 9077 4202
Integrated College Glengormley
Open Night is scheduled for 7th January 2026;
Website – www.integratedcollegeglengormley.com
Telephone Number – 02890 837223
Methodist College Belfast
Open Night is scheduled for 8th and 9th January 2026;
Website – www.methody.org
Telephone Number - 02890 205205
RBAI
Open Day is scheduled for Saturday 10th January 2026 from 9.30am - 12.30pm. In addition to the Open Morning, tours will be available on Thursday 29 January 2026 from 4-5pm for boys and their families.
Website – www.rbai.org.uk
Telephone Number – 02890 240461
Ulidia
Open Day is scheduled for 10th January 2026;
Website – www.ulidiacollege.com
Telephone Number - 028 9358 0777
