The Post Primary online application procedure opens at 12noon Wednesday 01 February 2023 and closes at 4.00 pm on Thursday 23 February 2023.
You will receive notification of the outcome of the application for a post-primary place at the end of the process via the online portal. Notification of the outcome of applications is on Saturday 20 May 2023.
If your child is in Primary Seven, you need to apply for their post-primary place. You should send your child’s application via the online portal, listing at least four schools, including a non-grammar school. Your child isn’t guaranteed a place at a particular type of post-primary school.
Please find attached below a leaflet with key information for parents. “Applying for a Year 8 Post Primary Place for September 2023”.
Parents should see EA’s website for more information on the admissions process: www.eani.org.uk/admissions
https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions/post-primary-admissions-guide
Parents can begin an application for a post primary place by selecting ‘Apply Now’ to access EA Connect - www.eani.org.uk/admissions
The ‘Apply Now’ link for post primary applications will be live on the EA website from Wednesday 1 February at 12 noon.
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
It is the responsibility of parents to check that all relevant information is included on their child’s application before submitting it.
Parents can contact the EA Admissions Team for help and advice.
Call the Admissions Helpdesk on
028 9598 5595
or email
postprimaryadmissions@eani.org.uk
Resources to support parents applying for a post primary place
The 'Post Primary Admissions' video informs parents of the online application process and is available in six
alternative languages and sign language on the Admissions Resource Hub.
https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions/admissions-videos-and-guidance
Digital Drop-in Clinics
The Go ON NI team is working in partnership with the EA to offer help with applications for post primary school places in February. There will be several Digital Clinics held in Libraries NI sites across NI. Support is also being offered by EA staff with the help of interpreters where necessary.
https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions/admissions-clinics
Parents waiting for children's results from test providers on Saturday 4 February 2023 can complete the registration process and begin an application on EA Connect. Applications can be completed after results are received. Alternatively, parents can wait until results are received before starting their application. Please note, post primary schools will not consider applications until after the closing date
Before completing the application you should:
- Read carefully the admissions criteria for each school that you wish to select.You should make sure you understand what’s needed by the schools you list. https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions/search-admissions-criteria
- Provide all the relevant details to explain how your child meets the schools admissions criteria.
- List at least four schools in the order of your preference, including at least one non-grammar, as there is no guarantee your child will be accepted into the first preference
Supporting Documentation
A birth certificate is required by all schools to check your child’s date of birth.
Other Supporting Documentation
Check the admissions criteria for each of the schools you have listed to confirm the supporting documents required. Some schools ask for additional documentation such as proof of address and/or proof of eldest child. This documentation may be requested at the time of application, during the process or at the notification of placement.
If verifying documents are being requested at the time of application you will need to upload the information on EA Connect for all school choices.
If you do not supply the documents requested this could lead to the inability of a school to offer a place to your child or the withdrawal of an offer of a place.
If a school has asked for documents which you do not have, or if it is unclear what type of documents are needed, you should email or phone the school directly to find out what they will accept as it can vary from school to school.
