P1 APPLICATION PROCESS 2026 – 2027 - IMPORTANT DATES

• P1 Application Forms are completed online. 
• Forms can be accessed through the Education Authority website: www.eani.org.uk. 
• Information about the P1 admissions procedure and admissions criteria for schools will be published on the EA website on   Wednesday 10 December 2025.  The Admissions Criteria for MPS is available on the school website and school app, which can be downloaded.
• The P1 application procedure opens via the EA online portal on Wednesday 7 January 2026 at 12 noon (GMT) and closes on Friday Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 12 noon (GMT).
• An application received after 12 noon on Wednesday 21 January 2026 will be treated as late.
• Monday 26 January 2026: Deadline date/time an applicant can provide for any preference listed, documents in support of their application.
• Monday 23 March 2026: Applicants receive notification of outcome of application by email where one is held or by letter. EA Online Portal open.