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References
- ↑ "Admissions Criteria for Lagan College (2025-2026)" (PDF). Education Authority NI. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ↑ "Slemish College Admissions Criteria 2025-2026" (PDF). Education Authority NI. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ↑ "Admissions Criteria for Strangford Integrated College (2025-2026)" (PDF). Education Authority NI. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
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