Application Process

Submit the Online Admissions Application as soon as possible to secure an interview date at your convenience.

Insert the names and email addresses, within the application, for the following:

• Current English Teacher
• Current Math Teacher
• Current School Recommendation (head of school, principal, or other administrator)
• Religious Leader/Personal Recommendation (a youth pastor, Sunday school teacher or godparent is a good choice).

Once the application is submitted, you will receive an email with a link to the online system to schedule the interview.

The interview consists of meeting with the applicant for about 15 minutes and both parents for about 30 minutes.

1. In mid-January, 2019, you will be sent the Release of School Records to sign and submit directly to the applicant's school. We require official copies of the applicant’s academic records. For enrollment for Fall 2019, we require academic records from:

• 2016-2017
• 2017-2018
• the first semester of 2018-2019
• copies of any standardized testing
• the original birth certificate

All applicants are required to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). ISEE testing can be completed at any official test site. To ensure test results are sent to Oaks Christian School, be sure to include the OCS school code of #054287.  ISEE testing will be conducted at Oaks Christian School on the following days:

• Saturday, January 19, 2019
• Saturday, February 2, 2019
• Saturday, February 16, 2019

How many admissions applications do you receive?

We receive around 700 applications for 200+ openings. Because of the competitive ratio of applications to openings available, it is important to pay close attention to all deadlines when completing the application and submitting pertinent information.

How many students are at Oaks Christian School?

For the 2018-2019 school year, we will have 1,319 enrolled students. The average class size is 18. The breakdown is as follows:

• 42 in the Academy V program (Grade 5)
• 346 in the Middle School (Grades 6-8)
• 931 in the High School (Grades 9-12)

What are your minimum GPA and ISEE entrance exam test scores?

Since we evaluate the whole student when reviewing an application for admission, it is difficult to place an absolute minimum requirement for admission. We take into consideration many parts of the application when determining if the applicant is a good fit for Oaks Christian School. Grades, ISEE test scores, and Christian values and commitment are three very important factors. In addition, we also pay close attention to recommendations, leadership and significant extracurricular involvement, as well as the admission interview with the student and parent(s).

Are students placed on a wait list?

Our admissions process is similar to the college admissions process. We begin taking applications in October of the year prior to intended enrollment. Every applicant that applies by the February 1 deadline is considered in the same manner. We accept the best overall applicants from the group. Generally, we have more qualified applicants than openings. Each year, we place a limited number of applicants on a wait list. Wait listed students may be offered admission if an admitted student does not accept our offer of admission. Typically, wait listed students who are offered admission will receive notification of the offer between May 1 and June 30.

How can I visit Oaks Christian School?

Families can schedule a campus visit, shadow day or attend any and all admissions information events.