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SEAG (Northern Ireland) 11+ practice papers
The Schools' Entrance Assessment Group runs the single entrance assessment for academically selective post-primary schools in Northern Ireland, first sat in 2023, so children no longer need to sit two different tests. It is held over two Saturdays in November, with papers in English (or Irish) and Maths set and marked by GL Assessment.
- Usual subjects
- English, Maths
- Format
- See the official guidance
- Tests we've checked
- None confirmed yet
What SEAG (Northern Ireland) papers cover
Official website (opens in a new tab)- Usual subjects
- English
- Mathematics
- Format
- See the official guidance for your test.
- Registration
- Set by SEAG each year
- Good to know
- Applications and offers run through the Education Authority, not the dates used in England.
11+ tests that use SEAG (Northern Ireland)
We haven't confirmed any tests for SEAG (Northern Ireland) on our site yet. Check your school's admissions page, or browse every 11+ test.
How to practise for SEAG (Northern Ireland) papers
1. Use the official material
Your test's familiarisation booklet or sample questions show the real papers, timings and answer sheets. Do them first, then again near the test.
2. Learn the question types
Work through English and Maths one question type at a time, untimed at first, before moving on to full papers.
3. Practise in the right format
Formats differ between tests. In the last few months, do timed papers in that format and go through every mistake together afterwards.
Practice papers on Academy11+
We don't have papers written specifically for SEAG (Northern Ireland) yet. Our timed papers practise the same subjects, marked straight away with every answer explained:
SEAG (Northern Ireland) mock exams
No mock exams in the SEAG (Northern Ireland) style are scheduled right now. Every mock is sat at home, so families anywhere can book any of them.
SEAG (Northern Ireland) 11+ questions
- What does the SEAG (Northern Ireland) 11+ test?
- SEAG (Northern Ireland) 11+ papers usually test English and Maths. Each test chooses its own mix and timings, so check the familiarisation material for the test your child will sit.
- Where can I find SEAG (Northern Ireland) practice papers?
- Start with the familiarisation material from the official SEAG (Northern Ireland) website or the admissions page for your child's test, which shows the real papers, timings and answer sheets. On Academy11+ there are 21 timed practice papers in Maths, English and English comprehension, and every child gets a free sample paper in each subject.
- When should my child start SEAG (Northern Ireland) practice papers?
- Most children are ready for full timed papers in the second half of Year 5, once they have learnt the question types. Before that, short untimed practice by question type works better. Check the test date on your test's guide and plan back from it.
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