Transfer to post primary education is a significant milestone in your child’s life and deciding on where to
seek a school place will be one of the most important decisions that you will make as a parent. The EA leaflet attached provides key information on the post primary admissions process and signposts you to further information. Please see the following website to apply:
https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions/post-primary-admissions-guide
Key Messages:
- The ‘Apply Now’ link for post primary applications will be live on the EA website from Wednesday 1 February at 12 noon.
- Applications will close on Thursday 23 February 2023 at 4pm.
- Applications are not considered on a first come, first served basis.
- It is recommended that parents use a supported internet browser e.g. Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari etc. The application will not work on Internet Explorer
- Parents who are awaiting the results of an entrance test can start an application by registering on EA Connect and entering child’s details, or alternatively wait on the outcome of the results before starting.
- Applications must be completed and submitted on 23 February 2023 by 4pm.
- It is the responsibility of parents to check that all relevant information is included on their child’s application before submitting it.
- A number of resources are available online including tutorial videos, FAQs and quick reference guides, in multiple languages, to support parents with the post primary application process via EA Connect.
- Parents can check if their child would be eligible for transport assistance to school on the EA website - Check Transport Eligibility
- Parents have the right to express school preferences, but no child can be guaranteed a place at any particular school. More than half of post primary schools are oversubscribed and not all children who apply will receive a place at an oversubscribed school.
- To ensure a child has the best chance of getting into a post primary school of their choice, it is strongly recommended that at least four schools are listed in the order of preference and include at least one non-grammar school. Up to 12 schools can be listed on the online application and if more are needed these may be emailed to EA.
