> AQE
Association For Quality Education
Carrickfergus Grammar School extends a warm welcome to P7 parents who wish their children to sit the AQE assessments in the school: We have a well-established track-record in providing a secure and supportive environment for transferring pupils. You will find helpful information on the links below but please do not hesitate to contact the Principal at any stage before or during the Transfer period if you require any further information.
Transfer 2019/2020
AQE Information for Parents
Registration Opens
Wed 1 May 2019
Registration Closes
Fri 6 Sept 2019
Final Date: Access Arrangements
Fri 6 Sept 2019
CGS Familiarisation Morning
Sat 19 Oct 2019
AQE Test 1
Sat 9 Nov 2019
AQE Test 2
Sat 23 Nov 2019
AQE Test 3
Sat 30 Nov 2019
CGS Open Evening
Thu 23 Jan 2020
Parents Receive AQE Results
Sat 25 Jan 2020
Transfer forms completed in Primary Schools
Jan / Feb 2020
Post-Primary Schools receive Transfer forms
Mid-March 2020
School placement letters issued by NEELB
End of May 2020
Frequently Asked Questions
(i) Registering your child for the Common Entrance Assessments
(ii) Completing the Registration Form
(iii) Assistance during the assessments (Access Arrangements)
Disability
Language
Emergency
(iv) Assessment Days
(v) The Assessment Papers
(vi) Marking and Results
(vii) Special Consideration (Special Circumstances and Special Provision)
Appeals Deadline
Early June 2020