History

Oaks Christian School was founded in 2000 and continues to build a reputation of being one of the most respected private Christian high schools in California. The school mission statement reflects a top-notch academic program with an outstanding and competitive athletic department and a visual/performing arts division rivaling the top schools in the United States.

Mission Statement

The mission of Oaks Christian School is to dedicate ourselves to Christ in the pursuit of academic excellence, artistic expression, and athletic distinction, while growing in knowledge and wisdom through God’s abundant grace.

Motto

Preparing Minds for Leadership and Hearts for Service.

Accreditation/Credentials

• Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
• Accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
• Member of Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
• Member of the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
  
• Complies with the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice

School Calendar

• Early August: International Student Boarding Orientation
• Mid-August through mid-December: First Semester
• Mid-December to early January: two week Christmas Vacation
• Mid-January through early June: Second Semester
  

Arts

• State-of-the-art facility for performing and visual arts
• Performing arts facilities include-500-seat theater, dance studios, orchestra and choir rooms, and a TV broadcast studio.
• The visual arts facility features 2- and 3-dimensional art rooms, a ceramic kiln, a 20-station photography lab with dark room, and a graphic design studio.
  

Athletics

• The athletic facilities at Oaks Christian School are among the finest in the nation: a 1200-seat gymnasium, a world-class outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool, Astro-Play baseball and softball fields, a soccer field, and complete training and locker room facilities.
• Oaks Christian has earned 61 California League Titles and 24 CIF titles.
• International students are encouraged to participate in our athletic program.
  

Los Angeles

• Oaks Christian is uniquely located in the beautiful and very safe suburban community of Westlake Village, about 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles and provides accessibility to a wide range of metropolitan cultural experiences.
• Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States, is one of America's most popular destination locations and places to live. The weather is mild, and the entertainment and cultural options are endless.
• Most popular Los Angeles destinations include Hollywood, Disneyland, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, Malibu, The J. Paul Getty Center, The Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, as well as a wide variety of professional sporting events.
• Los Angeles is the home to many prestigious universities including UCLA, University of Southern California (USC), Pepperdine University, California Institute of Technology (CalTech) as well as several others.

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Academics

• Oaks has a comprehensive media center, eight science labs, and a visual arts wing.
• Seventy classrooms are fully networked for the most advanced technological tools to enhance learning. Students pursue a rigorous academic curriculum in the academy tradition while having the freedom to pursue their own academic passions.

Advanced Placement Courses

• Offer scope and depth of college courses
• AP test mandatory 16 AP courses available
• Average passing score is 4
  

Honors Courses

• Offer more in-depth study of subjects
• Proceed at a faster pace for students
• Expand opportunities for independent work

College Preparatory Courses

• Provide students with the skills and knowledge imperative for college success
• All major courses not otherwise designated are college preparatory
  

Graduation Requirements

• Oaks works with each international student to build a personalized graduation plan according to previous academic background and preparation.
• Oaks requires 23.5 semester credits to graduate.

Faculty

• Oaks Christian School has attracted faculty from around the country. There is a 13:1 student to teacher ratio.
• Forty-three percent of our faculty members hold advanced degrees. Our highly qualified, dedicated Christian teachers act as mentors and role models to our students, and inspire them to the highest levels of purpose and achievement.

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University and College Counseling

• Oaks offers an extensive college counseling program to insure that all Oaks graduates find the perfect fit for their university experience.
• Oaks Christian School graduated its first class in 2002. Since then, our graduates have reached significant and noteworthy destinations for higher education.
• 92% of the class of 2012 are attending 4-year universities including Harvard, Yale, Brown, Stanford, Duke University, USC, UCLA and the United States Military Academy. The other 8% are attending a community college with plans to transfer.

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Tuition and Fees: Approximately $47,000

Tuition and Fees include: Room and board, health insurance, enrollment and orientation fees, yearbook, special fieldtrips, special dinners and excursions, college counseling, college application assistance, tutoring center, international processing services and tuition insurance.

Estimated Additional Costs Purchased From Online Vendors:

• Uniforms $200 - $400
• Textbooks $350 - $750
• Return to home country during Christmas break
• Must bring $1000 Visa card for incidental expenses (non-uniform clothing; shoes; weekend entertainment; instrumental music rental; extra art, dance, athletic lessons, etc.)

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