Decision to change post-primary transfer dates welcomed by Education Minister

Education Minister Peter Weir has welcomed today’s decision on the post-primary transfer test dates.

By Gemma Murray

Published 11th May 2020, 15:21 BST

Updated 11th May 2020, 15:26 BST

The Association of Quality Education (AQE) has confirmed their tests will be held on 21 November, 28 November and 12 December 2020, while the Post-Primary Transfer Consortium (PPTC) GL tests will be held on 5 December.

The Minister said: “I welcome this announcement which should provide pupils, parents and teachers with the clarity that they have been calling for on this important issue.

“More importantly, I hope that it will remove any stress that pupils and parents might be feeling and provide reassurance in terms of being able to plan and work towards the new dates that have been announced.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank both the Association of Quality Education (AQE) and Post Primary Transfer Consortium (PPTC) for working to make this happen in the unique circumstances that we currently face."

Peter Weir