The Role of SEAG

 

The Schools’ Entrance Assessment Group (SEAG) provides the Single Entrance Assessment (Transfer Test) used by pupils moving from primary school to any of the 62 grammar schools in Northern Ireland that include academic selection as part of their admissions process.

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• The SEAG test result is one of the criteria schools use when offering places.

• Each grammar school also has additional admissions criteria, so it’s important to check carefully the requirements of the schools you are considering for your child.

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👉 Keep in mind that admission details can change from year to year. Many grammar schools are heavily oversubscribed, especially in the Greater Belfast area, which means that higher test scores are often needed to secure a place.

Your child’s SEAG result will be accepted by all 62 participating grammar schools.

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SEAG also provides:

• An online registration process for parents/guardians.

• Regular information and guidance for parents, teachers, and others involved in the process.

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Finally, SEAG is managed by the Principals of its 62 member schools, ensuring that the process is coordinated across all participating grammar schools. These details may be subject to change so always check with SEAG or your chosen school.

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