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We invite you to set up an account in our Admissions Portal so we may keep you informed of Admissions events and the application process for the 2022-23 school year.

The application deadline for 2021-22 has passed. Please do not submit an application without prior approval, as the application fee is non-refundable. Contact the Admissions office, admit@oes.edu, to discuss your interest.

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Pre-K–Grade 5

Lower School Application Due by January 21, 2021
Pre-K–Grade 5 Applicants

First Step

Complete the required Applicant Information and submit a non-refundable application fee of $75 (discounted to $50 before December 16).

Parent Conversation

This is an opportunity for you and Sarah Ross-Bailly, Lower School Admissions Associate, to discuss your child as a learner and to have a conversation specific to your family. It is a requirement for at least one parent, but all parents, legal guardians, partners or co-parents of your choosing are most welcome to join the virtual call.

Supporting Materials

All Lower School Applicants, Pre-K–Grade 5

Parent Questionnaire
Teacher Recommendation: In the Admissions Portal, send a request with a link to the OES recommendation form to your child's current teacher. You may also submit a second, optional request to last year’s teacher or another teacher currently working with your child. Please be sure to send the request with enough time for the teacher to meet the January 21 deadline.
Snapshot Videos: Because we are unable to meet your child in person this year, we have crafted an assessment plan which includes your providing brief videos of your child in relation to several prompts/tasks. Our aim is to see a snapshot of your child. There are different prompts for Pre-K–Grade 2 and Grade 3-5 applicants. Once you have submitted your application, you will have access to detailed instructions.

Pre-K–Grade 2 Applicants

2019-20 End-of-Year Report: Upload your child’s end-of-year report cards/conference notes/progress reports (every program titles these reports differently). Ultimately, we would like any information about your child as a learner that was shared with you at the end of the 2019-2020 school year from the program your child was attending.

Grade 3–5 Applicants

Student Portfolio: Because we are unable to meet your child in person this year, we are asking for a few specific work samples. Once you have submitted your application, you will have access to detailed instructions.
Request Official Transcripts for the current year (2020-21 plus two previous years. Transcripts must be sent directly from the school by February 5.

Flexible Tuition Application Due February 1, 2021.

Lower School Application Checklist

Sarah Ross-Bailly Lower School Admissions Associate • 503-768-3114 • rossbaillys@oes.edu

Grades 6–8

Middle School Application Due by January 28, 2021
Grade 6–8 Applicants

First Step

Complete the required Applicant Information and submit a non-refundable application fee of $75 (discounted to $50 before December 16).

Supporting Materials

Parent Questionnaire
Hand-Written Student Questionnaire
Two Teacher Recommendations: In the Admissions Portal, send a request with a link to the OES recommendation form to two teachers. Please be sure to send the requests with enough time for the teachers to meet the January 28 deadline.
- Grade 6 applicants: Request a recommendation from your child's current teacher and last year's (4th grade) teacher.
- Grade 7-8 applicants: Request a recommendation from an English and math teacher. You may choose either your child's current teacher or last year's teacher.

Official Transcripts

Request official transcripts for the current year (2020-21) plus two previous years. Transcripts must be sent directly from the school by February 5.

SSAT

Learn about testing options and register at www.ssat.org. To share scores with us, enter OES school code 5572. The last day to take test in order to meet our deadline has been extended to February 14.

Virtual Student Visit

This is an opportunity for applicants to learn about our community and program, and also provides a chance for our faculty to get to know our applicants.

Student Interview

The one-on-one student interview with a Middle School faculty member is an opportunity for us to get to know our applicants. It’s also a chance for our applicants to ask questions and learn more about our Middle School program and community. Our Middle School teachers are skillful at keeping this one-on-one interview low key and fun

Parent Conversation

This is time for you and a member of our Admissions Team to discuss your child as a learner, and to ask questions that are specific to your family. We encourage all parents/guardians to participate.

Flexible Tuition Application Due February 1, 2021.

Middle School Application Checklist

Bonnie Brennan Middle School Admissions Associate • 503-416-9377 • brennanb@oes.edu

Grades 9–12 Day/Domestic

Upper School Application Due by January 28, 2021
Grade 9–12 Applicants
Day and Domestic Boarding

Note: We also accept the Standard Application Online (SAO), which is ideal for applicants applying to multiple independent schools. You will still need an account in the OES Admissions Portal to sign up for events and to track your application.

First Step

Complete the required Applicant Information and submit a non-refundable application fee of $75 (discounted to $50 before December 16).

Supporting Materials

Parent Questionnaire
Hand-Written Student Questionnaire
Math and English Teacher Recommendations: In the Admissions Portal, send a request with a link to the OES recommendation form to a math and English teacher. You may choose either a current teacher or last year's teacher. Please be sure to send the requests with enough time for the teachers to meet the January 28 deadline.

Official Transcripts

Request official transcripts for the current year (2020-21) plus two previous years. Transcripts must be sent directly from the school by February 5.

SSAT

Student Interview

Virtual Student Session

Learn more about student life at OES, and connect with current OES students who will share their insights and experiences. This is an ideal opportunity to ask questions and engage in a deeper exploration of the OES community.

Day Applicants Only

Parent Conversation

This is time for you and a member of our Admissions Team to discuss your child as a learner, and to ask questions that are specific to your family. We encourage all parents/guardians to participate.

Flexible Tuition Application Due February 1

Day/Domestic Application Checklist

Upper School Admissions • 503-768-3115 • admit@oes.edu

Grades 9–12 International

Upper School Application Due by January 28, 2021
Grade 9–12 Applicants
International Boarding

You may apply through the OES Admissions Portal or the Standard Application Online (SAO). SAO is integrated with our system, and we accept the SAO required forms in lieu of similar forms in the OES Admissions Portal. You will still need an account in the OES Admissions Portal to sign up for events and to track your application.

First Step

Complete the required Applicant Information and submit a non-refundable application fee of $100.

Student Interview

This is an opportunity for an OES staff or faculty member to get to know the student as a learner and as an individual. It is also a good time for students to ask questions and learn more about the OES community. This is a required step in the application process, but you are welcome to sign up before submitting your application.

Supporting Materials

Parent Questionnaire
Hand-Written Student Questionnaire
Math and English Teacher Recommendations: In the Admissions Portal, send a request with a link to a math and English teacher. You may choose either a current teacher or last year's teacher. Please be sure to send the requests with enough time for the teachers to meet the January 28 deadline.

Official Transcripts

We require official transcripts for the current year (2020-21) plus two previous years. Due February 5.

Admissions Tests

Scores must be from tests taken after August 1, 2020:

SSAT: Learn about testing options and register at www.ssat.org. To share scores with us, enter OES school code 5572. The last day to take test in order to meet our deadline has been extended to February 14.
TOEFL: Required if English is not your primary spoken language. Register at ets.org/toefl. OES school code is 9615

Flexible Tuition Application Due February 1

International Application Checklist

Upper School Admissions • 503-768-3115 • admit@oes.edu

Oregon Episcopal School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or other legally protected status in admission of otherwise qualified students or in providing access to the rights, privileges, programs, or activities generally available to all students and their families, including educational policies, financial aid programs, or athletic, extra-curricular, and other school-administered programs and activities.

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