Northern Ireland transfer test · Published 2026 format
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Two papers of the same shape, a week apart: English (punctuation, grammar, spelling and a passage) and maths. Most questions are multiple choice with five answers; 12 need a written answer.
- Each paper: an untimed practice section, then 56 questions in 60 minutes.
- Start with English or maths.
6 original questions
Our 8-minute sample has a short clock for each area. Choose your answers, then see your child’s raw marks and next step.
No calculator. Work on paper. Mark A–E in the answer sheet. You can change answers within a section; once it ends, move forward.
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