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SEAG Transfer Test Blog
The guidance in these articles is shared in good faith based on our experience. Every child is different, so please use what works for your family and adapt as needed.
SEAG Transfer Test November 2026
Parents of current Year 6 pupils need to start thinking ahead to the SEAG test in November 2026
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SEAG Transfer Test Guide for Parents
Essential Preparation Tips for Northern Ireland Transfer Test What is the SEAG Transfer Test? The SEAG Transfer Test is Northern Ireland's grammar school entrance exam, taken by Primary 7 students (ages 10-11) who are applying to selective post-primary schools. Set and marked by GL Assessment, the test consists of two papers sat on consecutive Saturdays in November, assessing both English and Maths. SEAG Transfer Test Format: Paper 1: 28 English questions + 28 Maths question
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How to manage your time during the Transfer Test
A lot of children may have difficulties with dealing with their time during the Transfer Test. This cause both parents and children to becom
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SEAG Practice Papers – How to Get the Most Out of Them
Introduction When it comes to preparing for the SEAG Transfer Test , practice papers are one of the most effective tools available. They don't just test knowledge — they build exam technique, improve time management, and highlight weak areas that need attention. However, many families don't use them to their full potential. In this comprehensive guide, we explore how to use SEAG practice papers effectively, ensuring your child gets maximum benefit from each and every practic
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Keeping Your Child Motivated for the SEAG Transfer Test in November 2025
Help your child stay motivated for the SEAG Transfer Test 2025. Practical tips on goals, rest, praise & practice papers from TransferTestPapers.co.uk.
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SEAG transfer test scores explained.
What Is a Good SEAG Test Score? If you’re a parent new to the SEAG Transfer Test, you might be wondering what counts as a “good” score—and what it means for your child’s chances of getting into a grammar school. Below is a breakdown of how the test is scored, what parts are important, and how to understand where your child stands. 1. What is SEAG and the TSAS? SEAG stands for the post-primary transfer assessment used in Northern Ireland. It’s the exam many pupils take to try
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What Does My Child Need to Know for the SEAG Transfer Test?
What does my child need to know for the Transfer Test?
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What is the best Online practice site or App for the Transfer Test?
Best Online practice site or App for the Transfer Test? Many anxious parents ask this question as they seek something different to...
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The SEAG Transfer Test Word List
Some essential spellings for the new SEAG Transfer Test.
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Where will my child have to sit their Transfer Test?
Where will my child have to sit their Transfer Test?
At present children do not sit the test in their primary school....
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Record number of pupils sit the AQE Transfer Test in 2018
Stephen Connolly, joint chief executive of the AQE Examining Board, has been reported in the Belfast Telegraph saying that the 8,700...
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Are there more children in our primary schools and how does this effect grammar school transfer test
The Belfast Telegraph report that there are more children attending primary school than at any time since 1999. Currently there are more...
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Getting Children to think.
As an experienced head teacher and co-author of the Learning Together Transfer Test Papers series I was always concerned that teachers...
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