Applying for P1 September 2024?

Primary 1 Applications for school year beginning September 2024 will open on Tuesday 9 January 2024 at 12 noon.

How do I apply?

Online applications will open at 12 noon on Tuesday 9 January 2024 and will close at 12 noon on Friday 26 January 2024.

Before starting your child’s application you should:

• Read carefully the admissions criteria for each Primary school that you wish to nominate as a preference.
• All schools will require the birth certificate to verify a child’s name and date of birth. Either a full (long) or short birth certificate may be used or an amended birth certificate or an adoption certificate, where appropriate, is acceptable. If you do not have a copy of your child’s birth certificate, please contact the schools you wish to nominate to see what other documents they may accept.
• You should refer to the admissions criteria to find out if other supporting documents are required by each of the schools you have chosen e.g. proof of address.
• You can scan or take a photo of the documents you require for each school and save them on the device you will be using to make your Primary Application. Make sure the photos or scans are clear and legible.
• For GDPR purposes you should remove personal/sensitive/private information from your documents before uploading e.g. financial details in bank statements.
• You will require an email address to be able to register on EA Connect to submit an application.
• Applying for a Primary 1 Place | Education Authority Northern Ireland (eani.org.uk)

Special Educational Needs

If your child is undergoing statutory assessment, you still need to apply for a Primary 1 place.  

However, you should not complete an application if your child has a Statement of Special Educational Needs. Your child’s placement will be arranged through the EA’s Special Educational Needs Department.