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Transfer Test (SEAG Entrance Assessment, P7): Format Guide & Practice Tests

English and mathematics (Irish-medium version available). November of P7 (2025: papers on 15 and 22 November; results in January).

At a glance

Who takes itP7
SubjectsEnglish and mathematics (Irish-medium version available)
WhenNovember of P7 (2025: papers on 15 and 22 November; results in January)
Format
  • Two papers of about one hour each; pupils sit both.
  • Questions on English and maths; registration with SEAG in advance.
Does it count?Optional and unregulated; used by many grammar schools for Year 8 admission.
Official informationseagni.co.uk

Practice tests in this format

📖 Transfer test English

Practice Test 120 questions · Grammar · Key details · Inference
Practice Test 220 questions · Key details · Inference · Punctuation
Practice Test 320 questions · Key details · Vocabulary · Sentence structure
Practice Test 420 questions · Key details · Grammar · Inference
Practice Test 520 questions · Grammar · Supporting details · Usage

🔢 Transfer test maths

Practice Test 130 questions · Number · Algebra · Geometry & Measures
Practice Test 230 questions · Number · Algebra · Geometry & Measures
Practice Test 330 questions · Number · Algebra · Statistics & Probability
Practice Test 430 questions · Number · Statistics & Probability · Algebra
Practice Test 530 questions · Number · Algebra · Statistics & Probability

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Transfer Test (SEAG Entrance Assessment, P7)?

English and mathematics (Irish-medium version available). November of P7 (2025: papers on 15 and 22 November; results in January). Optional and unregulated; used by many grammar schools for Year 8 admission.

What is the format?

Two papers of about one hour each; pupils sit both. Questions on English and maths; registration with SEAG in advance.

How should students prepare?

Take one practice test to find strengths and gaps, review the skill breakdown, practise the weaker skills, then try another test a week later. Read every day and talk about what you read.

Are these the official exam papers?

All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests. Official information is linked on this page.

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