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Preschool/Junior Kindergarten

January 4, 2027
- Online admissions application ($75 fee)
- Parent reflection questions
- Upload student photo
January 22, 2027
- Teacher recommendation form*
Between December 2026 and February 2027
- Parent interview**

Additional Application Requirements

Meet age requirements by November 30 of the entering school year
- Preschool students must be 3 years old
- Junior Kindergarten students must be 4 years old
Child must be fully potty trained by entrance date

*This only applies to applicants currently enrolled in a preschool program.
**Please note the teacher recommendation form (if applicable) must be submitted prior to the interview date.

^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 Enrollment Office to inquire about a fee waiver.

Kindergarten

January 4, 2027
- Online admissions application ($100 fee)^
- Parent reflection questions
- Upload student photo
January 22, 2027
- Supplemental documents due*
  - 2025-2026 report card
  - Teacher recommendation form
Between December 2026 and February 2027
- Kindergarten assessment
- Parent interview

Additional Application Requirements

Meet age requirements by November 30 of the entering school year
- Kindergarten students must be 5 years old

*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 Enrollment Office to inquire about a fee waiver.

1st Grade

January 4, 2027
- Online admissions application ($100 fee)^
- Parent reflection questions
- Upload student photo
January 22, 2027
- Supplemental documents due*
  - 2025-2026 report card
  - 2026-2027 report card
  - Teacher recommendation form
Between January and February 2027
- 1st Grade assessment
- Parent interview

*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 Enrollment Office to inquire about a fee waiver.

2nd – 5th Grade

January 4, 2027
- Online admissions application ($100 fee)^
- Student essay questions (4th and 5th Grade applicants only)
- Parent reflection questions
- Upload student photo
January 22, 2027
- Supplemental documents due*
  - 2025-2026 report card
  - 2026-2027 report card
  - Teacher recommendation form
Between January and February 2027
- Applicant shadow visit
- Parent interview

*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 Enrollment Office to inquire about a fee waiver.

6th – 8th Grade (Middle School)

January 4, 2027
- Online admissions application ($100 fee^)
- Student essay questions
- Parent reflection questions
- Merit scholarship application
- Upload student photo
January 9, 2027 at Oakwood School | 10:00 AM
- Admissions entrance assessment*
January 22, 2027
- Supplemental documents due
  - 2025-2026 Transcript
  - 2026-2027 Transcript
  - One teacher recommendation form (second teacher recommendation form is optional)
January 30, 2027 at Oakwood School
- Student interview

*Students may submit the ISEE in lieu of Oakwood's entrance assessment. Scores must be received by January 22, 2027.

^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 Enrollment Office to inquire about a fee waiver.

9th – 12th Grade (High School)

January 4, 2027
- Online admissions application ($100 fee^)
- Student essay questions
- Parent reflection questions
- Merit scholarship application
- Upload student photo
January 9, 2027 at Oakwood School | 10:00 AM
- Admissions entrance assessment*
January 22, 2027
- Supplemental documents due
  - 2025-2026 academic transcript
  - 2026-2027 academic transcript
  - Two teacher recommendation forms
January 30, 2027 at Oakwood School
- Student interview

*Students may submit the ISEE in lieu of Oakwood's entrance assessment. Scores must be received by January 22, 2027.

^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 Enrollment Office to inquire about a fee waiver.

International Students

Oakwood School welcomes applications from students outside the United States, and appreciates the diversity these students bring to our community.

Students applying from countries served by Cambridge Network should apply through that program. Cambridge Network's international student program prepares students for life abroad prior to arriving at Oakwood and continues to provide international students and their families with ongoing support throughout the school year. To learn more or submit an application, please visit the Student Inquiry webpage.

Students applying from countries outside its service area may apply directly through Oakwood's Admissions portal.

If you are unsure which path applies to you, please contact the Enrollment Office and we will be happy to help.

In This Section

Your Oakwood journey begins here.

Applications for the 2027-2028 school year are now open!

Application Deadlines & Requirements

Preschool/Junior Kindergarten

Additional Application Requirements

Kindergarten

Additional Application Requirements

1st Grade

2nd – 5th Grade

6th – 8th Grade (Middle School)

9th – 12th Grade (High School)

International Students