Admission
The Admission Process
GET TO KNOW US
Complete our inquiry form to receive admission materials by mail and to register for upcoming prospective parent/guardian and student events.
2024-2025 IMPORTANT DATES
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APPLICATION AVAILABLE
— Monday, July 1, 2024 -
APPLICATIONS DUE
Priority Applications:
— Friday, November 22, 2024
(to guarantee a parent/guardian conversation for Kindergarten and/or a campus tour for grades 7-12):
Final Application Deadline:
— Friday, December 13, 2024 -
FACULTY/SIBLING APPLICATIONS DUE
— Tuesday, October 1, 2024 -
GRADES K-12 DECISION NOTIFICATION
— Friday, March 14, 2025 -
GRADES K-12 DECISION REPLY DATE
— Friday, March 21, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Grades K-6
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Step 1: Apply Online
The application for fall 2025-2026 will go live on July 1.
To begin the application process, please click here to create an Oakwood Connected account.
Thank you for considering Oakwood School!
Please Note: Applications for the 2023-2024 school year are closed. To submit a late application, please contact the Admission office at elementaryadmission@oakwoodschool.org. -
Step 2: Parent/Guardian Conversation (Kindergarten ONLY)
Kindergarten applicant families will have a parent/guardian conversation with the Director of Admission, Nancy Goldberg. Please note: children applying for Kindergarten must be 5 years old by September 1, 2024. -
Step 3: Playdate/Screening
All K-6 applicants and parents/guardians will be invited to participate in a grade-level screening. We will inform you of your screening date by January. 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. -
Step 4: Supplemental Forms
Teacher recommendations and transcripts are due to the office no later than January 12, 2024. We prefer items to be updated through the prospective family portal on Oakwood Connected. To download supplemental forms, click here. -
Step 5: Financial Assistance Application
If you are planning to apply for financial assistance, please visit Financial Assistance. For questions, contact Pam Tiangco.
Financial Assistance Application Deadline:
January 14, 2024
Grades 7-12
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Step 1: Apply Online
The application for fall 2025-2026 will go live on July 1.
Please click here to apply.Note: Oakwood School also accepts the Standard Application Online (SAO). To learn more about using the SAO and begin your application, click here! -
Step 2: Secondary 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 an Oakwood Admission Officer and applicants will receive an individual student interview. -
Step 4: Supplemental Forms
In addition to the application and interview, we require transcripts and confidential teacher recommendations from the student's current English and Math instructors, and school Administrator. We prefer items to be updated through the prospective family portal on Oakwood Connected. To download supplemental forms, click here. We must receive these recommendations and school records by January 10, 2025.
Please Note: All secondary campus applicants are 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. -
Step 5: Financial Assistance (Optional)
If you are planning to apply for financial assistance, please visit Financial Assistance. For questions contact Pam Tiangco.
Financial Assistance Application Deadline:
— January 12, 2025
