Key Dates:
Finalised Criteria published on EA Website : Wednesday 10th December 2025
Online Portal opens : Wednesday 7th January 2026 (12 noon)
Online Portal closes : Wednesday 21st January 2026 (12 noon)
Notification of places for Nursery & Primary 1 : Monday 23rd March 2026
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PRIMARY 1 / NURSERY ADMISSION IN SEPTEMBER 2026
If your child is starting pre-school or primary school in September 2026, you can apply online between 12.00 noon on Wednesday 7th January 2026 and 12.00 noon on Wednesday 21st January 2026. Please note that places are not allocated on a first come, first served basis and applications will only be considered after the closing date. Further information is available on the EA website under the Admissions section at - https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions
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Nursery 2026
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Criteria for admission P2-P7
Children can be admitted into these classes only if the total enrolment number has not been reached and if the number of each year group has not exceeded the Department of Education guidelines on permitted class sizes.
The criteria applicable for admission into Y2-Y7 classes will be in line with P1 criteria.