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Your Oakwood journey begins here.

Still time to apply for the 2026-2027 school year!

Our Priority Deadline for the 2026–2027 school year has passed. A limited number of seats remain at select grade levels, with applications reviewed as space allows.

Because availability varies by grade, we encourage prospective families to begin by submitting an inquiry. Our admissions team will confirm current openings in your student's grade and guide you through next steps.

When you are ready to apply, click below to create an account and start your application. Once you create your account, you will receive an email with access to your personalized admissions checklist — please complete each step and reach out to our Admissions Team with any questions along the way.

We look forward to partnering with your family through these next steps.

Application Requirements

Preschool/Junior Kindergarten

Online admissions application ($75 fee)
Upload student photo
Meet age requirements (preschool students must be 3 years old, and JrK students must be 4 years old by November 30)
Child must be fully potty trained by entrance date
Teacher recommendation (for applicants who are currently enrolled in a preschool program)
Parent interview with the Preschool & Junior Kindergarten Director or Lower School Head & Principal

Kindergarten

Online admissions application ($100 fee^)*
Upload student photo*
Meet age requirements (kindergarten students must be 5 years old by November 30)*
Teacher recommendation*
Assessment appointment with an Oakwood teacher
Parent interview with the Lower School Head & Principal

*Please note that applicants to Kindergarten must have these items submitted in order to schedule an assessment appointment and parent interview, so we encourage you to submit these items as soon as possible.

^Oakwood is committed to partnering with families to put an exceptional education within reach through need-based financial aid for those that qualify. If the application fee is a financial hardship for your family, please contact the Admissions Office to inquire about a fee waiver.

1st Grade

Online admissions application ($100 fee^)*
Upload student photo*
Teacher recommendation*
One year of report cards plus current year as available*
Assessment appointment with an Oakwood teacher
Parent interview with the Lower School Head & Principal

*Please note that applicants to 1st Grade must have these items submitted in order to schedule an assessment appointment and parent interview, so we encourage you to submit these items as soon as possible.

^Oakwood is committed to partnering with families to put an exceptional education within reach through need-based financial aid for those that qualify. If the application fee is a financial hardship for your family, please contact the Admissions Office to inquire about a fee waiver.

2nd – 5th Grade

Online admissions application ($100 fee^)*
Upload student photo*
Teacher recommendation*
Two years of report cards plus current year as available*
Student Essay Questions form completed (applicants to 4th and 5th Grade)*
Student Shadow Visit - one day visit in an Oakwood class
Parent interview with the Lower School Head & Principal

*Please note that applicants to 2nd-5th Grade must have these items submitted in order to schedule a shadow visit and parent interview, so we encourage you to submit these items as soon as possible.

^Oakwood is committed to partnering with families to put an exceptional education within reach through need-based financial aid for those that qualify. If the application fee is a financial hardship for your family, please contact the Admissions Office to inquire about a fee waiver.

6th – 8th Grade (Middle School)

Online admissions application ($100 fee^)
Upload student photo
Student essays
One teacher recommendation (second teacher recommendation is optional)
Academic transcripts (two years plus current year grades as available)
Admissions exam hosted at Oakwood's campus*
- Admissions will contact applicants to schedule their exam
Student Admissions Interview (via Zoom)
- Admissions will contact applicants to schedule their interview

^Oakwood is committed to partnering with families to put an exceptional education within reach through need-based financial aid for those that qualify. If the application fee is a financial hardship for your family, please contact the Admissions Office to inquire about a fee waiver.

*Students may submit the ISEE in lieu of Oakwood's entrance exam. Scores must be received by February 10, 2026.

9th – 12th Grade (High School)

Online admissions application ($100 fee^)
Upload student photo
Student essays
Two teacher recommendations
Academic transcripts (two years plus current year grades as available)
Admissions exam hosted at Oakwood's campus*
- Admissions will contact applicants to schedule their exam
Student Admissions Interview (via Zoom)
- Admissions will contact applicants to schedule their interview

^Oakwood is committed to partnering with families to put an exceptional education within reach through need-based financial aid for those that qualify. If the application fee is a financial hardship for your family, please contact the Admissions Office to inquire about a fee waiver.

*Students may submit the ISEE in lieu of Oakwood's entrance exam. Scores must be received by February 10, 2026.

International Students

Oakwood School welcomes applications from students outside the United States, and appreciates the diversity that these students bring. In order to ensure the best possible program for these students and their families, Oakwood has partnered with Cambridge Network. The Cambridge Networks’s international student program prepares students for life abroad prior to arriving at Oakwood and continues to provide international students and their families with on-going support throughout the school year.

For information about attending Oakwood School as an international student, please visit the Cambridge Network website. To submit an application or for answers to more questions, please visit the Cambridge Network Student Inquiry webpage.