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Thousands of children sit new transfer test

Primary seven pupils are sitting the first paper in the new transfer test

New common test replaces separate tests run by AQE and PPTC
Author: Tara MclaughlinPublished 11th Nov 2023

Thousands of primary seven pupils are sitting a new type of transfer test today (Saturday).

The School's Entrance Assessment Group is replacing separate tests run by AQE and PPTC.

Each paper includes English and maths questions including multiple choice.

Pupils will complete the first of two tests today (Saturday) and the second on November, 25.

Results will be published on January, 27, 2024.