Welcome to the SEAG website
This website is for parents, guardians, teachers and others who are interested in the SEAG Entrance Assessment. Much of the information we provide is found in the "Information for Parents" Section of our website.
The SEAG 2025 Entrance Assessment is for pupils who will be transferring from primary to post primary education in September 2026 and whose parents may be considering a place at a SEAG school for their child. The Registration Period for the 2025 Entrance Assessment runs from Monday 19th May until Friday 19th September. If you want your child to sit the 2025 SEAG Entrance Assessment you MUST complete and submit a Pupil Application.
News
07.03.2025
2025 Entrance Assessment - Updated Information
In preparation for the 2025 Entrance Assessment we have been updating documents which appear in the "Resources" area of the "Guidance for Parents" Section of our website.
- Specification (Gaeilge), Specification and Format are all 2025 documents. .
- Practice Papers - The 2 SEAG English and 2 SEAG Gaeilge Practice Papers and their Answer Sheets remain unchanged from 2024. The "Practice Papers 1 & 2 with Answer Keys - Parents' Guide, revised" is the 2025 document.
We have updated wording in the "Frequently Asked Questions" area of the "Guidance for Parents" Section of the website. Some answers, in relation to Access Information, have still to be updated and these will be finalised before the 2025 Registration Period begins.
We have updated our Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy (links at the bottom of our front page under "Legal".
All 63 schools which were SEAG members for 2024 remain as SEAG members for 2025 and so we have 63 Assessment Centres this year.
The Assessment Arrangement Resources for 2025 are currently being revised and will be updated when they have been finalised.
2025-26 Key Dates
Saturday 15th November 2025 (AM): Entrance Assessment Paper 1
Saturday 22nd November 2025 (AM): Entrance Assessment Paper 2
Saturday 24th January 2026: SEAG Outcomes released
2025 Registration Period
Monday 19th May 2025 - Friday 19th September 2025
Member Schools
View Member SchoolsHow To Register
Step 1
Parent/Guardian Registration
Parent/Guardian will be able to register any pupils when this page opens.
Step 2
Pupil Application
Submit the information to the SEAG website and request the location of the assessment centre to attend.
Step 3
Essential Documentation
Upload necessary documentation such as identification materials, birth certificate and passport size photograph.
Step 4
Optional Documentation
Provide documentation to support your request for access arrangements (if required).
Step 5
Payment
Each application requires an administration fee of £20.00 which will be paid through the website. Those entitled to Free School Meals Entitlement (FSME) will not be required to submit a fee, but will need to provide the necessary verification of FSME status.
Step 6
Registration Complete
Your completed registration will be confirmed through the online system.
Key Dates & Milestones
Registration Opens - 23rd September 2024
Registration Closes - 26th September 2024
Pupil Cards Issued - 3rd October 2024
Assessment Paper 1 - 16th November 2024
Assessment Paper 2 - 23rd November 2024
Results Issued - 25th January 2025
Remark Opens - 27th January 2025
Remark Closes - 5th February 2025