The impact of COVID-19 has caused us to implement temporary changes to the 2021-2022 Admissions review process.  This will begin with students applying to enter grades 5-12 in fall 2021. For students applying for the 2021-2022 academic year, Oaks Christian will not require applicants to take the ISEE or SSAT Admissions Test. Instead, all students applying to Oaks Christian should submit standardized test scores and should have holistic elements listed below in order for an application to be complete. Students who choose to take the ISEE or SSAT test this season can also submit those scores for consideration. Test scores will be just one of the data points considered for a student’s admission to Oaks Christian School.

Admissions Consideration

Based on Oaks Christian School’s Portrait of a Graduate philosophy, our Admissions process has always been a holistic one that takes into account a range of components that are reviewed collectively and comprehensively, focused not just on an applicant’s performance on the ISEE or SSAT, but also on the following criteria:

• Principal/Teacher Recommendation – Feedback from current educators offer invaluable feedback in the admissions assessment process.
• Religious Leader/Personal Recommendation – Information provided by faith mentors helps us better understand the social/emotional development.
• Grades and grade trends - Several years of compiled documentation allow us to know how your child has progressed over a multi-year period.
• Special talents and achievements – Noting any passion points helps us understand where specifically Oaks Christian may be a strong match for your child.
• Good disciplinary standing – Student records that indicate leadership in the classroom can determine future success as much as academic records.
• Transcripts – Scores and reports from other educational institutes help us see how your student’s past schools have developed them as learners.
• A demonstrated desire to be part of the Oaks Christian community and contribute to the mission of the school.
• Essay submissions.

Should any of the above documents be incomplete, families may be asked to complete ISEE or SSAT testing for supplemental data points of consideration. For students who do take the ISEE or SSAT:

ISEE: Visit ISEE or call (800) 446-0320    OCS School Code: 054287
SSAT: Visit SSAT or call (609) 683-4440 OCS School Code: 5511

We understand that school closures in the light of COVID-19 have brought major adjustments to the delivery of instruction and implementation of assessments. Please be assured an understanding of these modifications and circumstances will inform next year’s admissions process as well.

 International Applicants:

All applicants for grades 5-12 who are applying from countries where English is not the primary language must take the TOEFL or ITEP (TOEFL Jr. for applicants to grades 5-8).

Create the online admissions application account and send the letters of recommendation forms. Letters of recommendation are strictly submitted electronically through the online admissions application and can be generated prior to completing the online admissions application.

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

Please sign and submit the Release of School Records to the applicant’s school.  We require official copies of the applicant’s academic records to be sent to us as soon as possible.  Once the applicant completes the first semester of 2020-2021 we will ask a copy of the applicant’s report card be forwarded to us that time.  For enrollment for Fall 2021, we require academic records from:

• 2018-2019
• 2019-2020
• the first semester of 2020-2021
• copies of any standardized testing
• the original birth certificate

If seeking financial aid, both the online admissions application and the financial aid online application must be submitted by February 1, 2021.

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).

Please sign and submit the Release of School Records to the applicant’s school. We require official copies of the applicant’s academic records to be sent to us as soon as possible.  Once the applicant completes the first semester of 2020-2021 we will ask a copy of the applicant’s report card be forwarded to us that time.  For enrollment for Fall 2021, we require academic records from::

• 2018-2019
• 2019-2020
• the first semester of 2020-2021
• copies of any standardized testing
• immunization records
• the original birth certificate

The impact of COVID-19 has caused us to implement temporary changes to the 2021-2022 Admissions review process.  This will begin with students applying to enter grades 5-12 in fall 2021. For students applying for the 2021/22 academic year, Oaks Christian will not require applicants to take the ISEE or SSAT Admissions Test. Instead, all students applying to Oaks Christian should submit standardized test scores and should have holistic elements listed below in order for an application to be complete. Students who choose to take the ISEE or SSAT test this season can also submit those scores for consideration. Test scores will be just one of the data points considered for a student’s admission to Oaks Christian School.

Admissions Consideration

Based on Oaks Christian School’s Portrait of a Graduate philosophy, our Admissions process has always been a holistic one that takes into account a range of components that are reviewed collectively and comprehensively, focused not just on an applicant’s performance on the ISEE or SSAT, but also on the following criteria:

• Principal/Teacher Recommendation – Feedback from current educators offer invaluable feedback in the admissions assessment process.
• Religious Leader/Personal Recommendation – Information provided by faith mentors helps us better understand the social/emotional development.
• Grades and grade trends - Several years of compiled documentation allow us to know how your child has progressed over a multi-year period.
• Special talents and achievements – Noting any passion points helps us understand where specifically Oaks Christian may be a strong match for your child.
• Good disciplinary standing – Student records that indicate leadership in the classroom can determine future success as much as academic records.
• Transcripts – Scores and reports from other educational institutes help us see how your student’s past schools have developed them as learners.
• A demonstrated desire to be part of the Oaks Christian community and contribute to the mission of the school.
• Essay submissions.

Should any of the above documents be incomplete, families may be asked to complete ISEE or SSAT testing for supplemental data points of consideration. For students who do take the ISEE or SSAT:

ISEE: Visit ISEE or call (800) 446-0320    OCS School Code: 054287
SSAT: Visit SSAT or call (609) 683-4440 OCS School Code: 5511

We understand that school closures in the light of COVID-19 have brought major adjustments to the delivery of instruction and implementation of assessments. Please be assured an understanding of these modifications and circumstances will inform next year’s admissions process as well.

 International Applicants:

All applicants for grades 5-12 who are applying from countries where English is not the primary language must take the TOEFL or ITEP (TOEFL Jr. for applicants to grades 5-8).

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 2020-2021 school year, we will have 1,440 enrolled students. The average class size is 15. The breakdown is as follows:

• 469 in the Middle School (Grades 5-8)
• 971 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, take a virtual tour, shadow day or attend any and all admissions information events.