BOFA 11+
8+ 12+
ISEB and
Consortium
School
Mock Tests
Virtual
Classroom
BOFAMaths
GCSE/IGCSE

GCSE/IGCSE is here.
 Subscribe Now
Login Register
THE PLANET BOFA DIFFERENCE

Planet BOFA tests, teaches and retests then tracks student progress, personalising each step, boosting learning with a laser-focus on weaker areas.

try BOFA for FREE find out how it works

Using BOFA in Northern Ireland

The School's Entrance Assessment Group (SEAG) is a group of post-primary Controlled and Voluntary Grammar Schools and Integrated Schools that use academic selection within their Year 8 admissions criteria.

The SEAG Entrance Assessment consists of two papers, each 60 minutes in length. Results are age standardised to ensure younger applicants are not disadvantaged. The Entrance Assessment is set and marked by GL Assessment.

Both papers assess English (or Gaeilge) and maths in the following format:

  • Practice Test Section - 5 English (or Gaeilge) questions followed by 5 maths questions. The Practice Test is not assesed or timed.
  • English (or Gaeilge) Main Test - 15 spelling, punctuation and grammar multiple choice questions (5 of each) followed by 13 comprehension questions 7 of which are multiple choice and 6 are free response.
  • Maths Main Test - 22 multiple choice questions followed by 6 free response questions.

Pupils can choose to start with either the English (or Gaeilge) questions or the maths questions.

BOFA is the perfect tool for preparing for the SEAG Assessment, particularly as they take a very similar format. In terms of subjects, all of our Maths and English resources would be ideal for you to use to get ready for these exams. Have a look at our demo tests and see what you think.

You could also take a look at our 11+ Northern Ireland information page for a list of all schools using the SEAG Assessment.

If you would like to get a better idea of how BOFA works, check out our How It Works guide.

 

Last review: February 2026