The Admission Process

List of 4 items.

• Elementary Campus (Grades K-6)

  STEP 1: APPLY ONLINE

  
  

  The application for the 2025-2026 school year is live!

  
  

  To begin the application process, please click here to create an Oakwood Connected account.

  
  

  Please note: Applications for the 2024-2025 school year are closed. To submit a late application, please contact the Elementary Admission office at elementaryadmission@oakwoodschool.org.

  
  

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  STEP 2: PARENT/GUARDIAN CONVERSATION (Only for Kindergarten applicant families)

  
  

  Kindergarten applicant families will have a parent/guardian conversation with a member of the Elementary Admission team. Children applying for Kindergarten must be 5 years old by September 1, 2025.

  
  

  Once an application is submitted through Oakwood Connected, you will have access to register for a parent/guardian conversation.

  
  

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  STEP 3: PLAYDATE & SCREENING
  
  

  All K-6 applicants and parents/guardians will be invited to participate in a grade-level screening. During these sessions, children will be asked to participate in a variety of activities that will help us get to know them. Parents/guardians will also be able to ask questions related to Oakwood’s curriculum and school life.

  
  

  We will notify the families of Kindergarten and Grade 6 applicants of their assigned dates in early January. For Grades 1-5, registration will be accessible via the Student Checklist upon submission of the application in Oakwood Connected.

  
  

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  STEP 4: SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS

  
  

  Recommendations and school records must be received by Friday, January 10, 2025. We prefer forms to be updated through the prospective family portal in Oakwood Connected. Forms can also be accessed here for reference.

  
  

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  STEP 5: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION

  
  

  If you plan to apply for financial assistance, please visit Financial Assistance for more information. The Financial Assistance application deadline is January 14, 2024.
  
  

• Secondary Campus (Grades 7-12)

  STEP 1: APPLY ONLINE

  
  

  The application for the 2025-2026 school year is live! 

  
  To begin the application process, please click here to create an Oakwood Connected account.
  
  

  Please note: Oakwood School also accepts the Standard Application Online (SAO). Learn more about submitting an SAO and begin your application here.

  
  

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  STEP 2: CAMPUS VISIT & STUDENT INTERVIEW
  
  

  Submit your application early to secure an interview date and campus tour. Once your application is received and processed, you may self-select a campus tour and interview date. Campus tours and interviews are held during the school day. Zoom interviews are available upon request.

  
  

  The secondary campus is located at 11600 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601.

  
  

  Parent(s)/Guardian(s) will meet with a Secondary Admission team member and applicants will receive an individual student interview.

  
  

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  STEP 3: SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS
  
  

  Recommendations and school records must be received by Friday, January 10, 2025. We prefer forms to be updated through the prospective family portal in Oakwood Connected. Forms can also be accessed here for reference.

  
  

  Please note: All secondary campus applicants are also asked to complete a student statement on the application. This writing sample will not be graded, it is nonetheless an important opportunity for students to showcase their written communication skills and their perspective on the topic.

  
  

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  STEP 4: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION

  
  

  If you plan to apply for financial assistance, please visit Financial Assistance for more information. The Financial Assistance application deadline is January 12, 2025.
  
  

• International Students

  Parent/Guardian Residency Requirement
  Oakwood School is pleased to accept applications from families relocating to the Los Angeles area. Please note: Oakwood School is a day school only—we do not offer boarding nor homestay options. We require all students to reside with their legal parent(s)/guardian(s) for the duration of their enrollment.

  
  

  Admissions Process
  The admissions process for families coming from abroad is similar to that for local families. We recommend contacting the Admissions office before booking your interview appointment.
  
  

  TOEFL Testing
  For candidates applying from a country where English is not the primary language, the TOEFL I.B.T. is required with a minimum score of 100. (TOEFL Jr. for applicants to grades 7 and 8 and TOEFL I.B.T. for applicants to grades 9-12). All scores must be submitted by January 10, 2025.
  
  
  
  
  

• Supplemental Forms

  All recommendations and school records must be received by Friday, January 10, 2025. We prefer forms to be updated through the prospective family portal in Oakwood Connected. Supplemental Forms can also be accessed here for reference.