OES Application Process

ACCESS THE FOLLOWING IN THE ADMISSIONS PORTAL 

First Step

• Submit the $75 non-refundable application fee 

From Your Family

• Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
  • This online form with 7 short-answer questions is an opportunity for you to share more about your child and family.
• Parent/Guardian Conversation 
  • 30-minute informal Zoom meeting with the Admissions Associate that offers a deeper dive into your child(ren) and the opportunity to ask questions.
  • If you are applying for more than one child, you only need to sign up for one parent conversation.
• Student Visit Days (If the below days do not work for your schedule, please contact Admissions)
  • Visit this page and select the Lower School tab to learn more 
    • Pre-Kindergarten: 
      • Friday, January 30 (choose from two 90-minute sessions)
    • Kindergarten: 
      • Thursday, January 29 (choose from two 2-hour sessions)
    • Primary/Grade 1: 
      • Thursday, January 29 (choose from two 2-hour sessions)
    • Grades 2-5: 
      • Visits are offered on various days from November 11 - January 23
• Admissions Assessment
  • Required for applicants to grades 4-5 only.
  • Students will complete a math exercise and a reading comprehension activity. No studying required. The entire assessment, scheduled for January 24, takes 60-90 minutes. 

 

Request From Your School 

Families are responsible for submitting the following requests through the Admissions Portal to their child's school. 

• Teacher Recommendation
  • Available starting November 1
  • Must be submitted by current teacher by January 27
• Transcripts (Required for applicants to grades 2 to 5 only)
  • 2023–24, 2024–25, and first half of 2025–26 school years
  • Must be sent directly from the school(s) by February 6

Key Info and Deadlines

• January 20, 2026: Applications Due
  • All required parent/guardian documents must be submitted by this date. Student visits and supporting materials (like transcripts and teacher recommendations) may occur or arrive later, but must be scheduled or requested by January 20.
• February 4, 2026: Financial Aid Application Deadline
  • Learn more about the separate application for financial aid. 
• March 6, 2026: Enrollment Decisions Emailed

NOTE: Applications are considered complete once all required documents have been received and your child(ren)’s student visit has occurred. There is no "submit" button to click, but you’ll receive a confirmation email, and your checklist(s) will be marked complete.

ACCESS THE FOLLOWING IN THE ADMISSIONS PORTAL 

First Step

• Submit the $75 non-refundable application fee 

From Your Family

• Hand-Written Student Questionnaire 
  • Print and complete, then upload 
• Parent/Guardian Questionnaire 
  • This online form is an opportunity for you to share more about your child and family.
• Parent/Guardian Conversation
  • 30-minute informal Zoom meeting with the Admissions Associate that offers a deeper dive into your child(ren) and the opportunity to ask questions.
  • If you are applying for more than one child, you only need to sign up for one parent conversation.
• Student Visit 
  • Visit this page and select the Middle School tab to learn more

Request From Your School 

Families are responsible for submitting the following requests through the Admissions Portal to their child's school. 

• Two Teacher Recommendations
  • Available starting November 1 and must be submitted by teachers by February 6
    • Grade 6 Applicants:
      • A recommendation from your child’s current teacher
      • A recommendation from another academic teacher (either from the current year or last year)
    • Grade 7-8 Applicants:
      • A recommendation from your child’s current English and math teachers.  
• Transcripts 
  • 2023–24, 2024–25, and first half of 2025–26 school years
  • Must be sent directly from the school(s) by February 6

Key Info and Deadlines

• February 4, 2026: Applications Due
  • All required parent/guardian documents must be submitted by this date. Student visits and supporting materials (like transcripts and teacher recommendations) may occur or arrive later, but must be scheduled or requested by January 20.
• February 4, 2026: Financial Aid Application Deadline
  • Learn more about the separate application for financial aid. 
• March 6, 2026: Enrollment Decisions Emailed

ACCESS THE FOLLOWING IN THE ADMISSIONS PORTAL 

First Step

• Submit the $75 non-refundable application fee 

From Your Family

• Hand-Written Student Questionnaire 
  • Print and complete, then upload 
• Parent/Guardian Questionnaire 
  • This online form is an opportunity for you to share more about your child and family.
• Parent/Guardian Conversation 
  • 30-minute informal Zoom meeting with the Admissions Associate that offers a deeper dive into your child(ren) and the opportunity to ask questions.
  • If you are applying for more than one child, you only need to sign up for one parent conversation.
• Student Interview and Applicant Visit Day
  • Saturday, February 7, 2026
  • Visit this page and select the Upper School tab to learn more
• Admissions Assessment
  • Please submit results from one of the following: 
    • Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT)
    • Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
    • High School Placement Test (HSPT)
    • Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) Testing Administered by your current school
    • An academic assessment administered by Oregon Episcopal School. 
      • If you choose to submit MAP or HSPT scores, you will also need to complete a writing sample administered by Oregon Episcopal School.
  • Reach out to the Admissions Office with any questions.

First Step

• Submit the $75 non-refundable application fee 

  • Applications may be submitted through the Admissions Portal or through Standard Application Online (SAO).

From Your Family

• If you are applying through SAO, submit: Parent/Guardian Statement; Student Essays
• If you are applying through the OES Admissions Portal, submit: Parent/Guardian Questionnaire; Hand-Written Student Questionnaire
• Student Interview
  • The Office of Admissions will reach out to you to schedule an interview after your application is received.
• Admissions Assessment
  • Please submit results from one of the following: 
    • Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT)
    • Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
    • High School Placement Test (HSPT)
    • Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) Testing Administered by your current school
    • An academic assessment administered by Oregon Episcopal School. 
      • If you choose to submit MAP or HSPT scores, you will also need to complete a writing sample administered by Oregon Episcopal School.
  • Reach out to the Admissions Office with any questions.
• Language Proficiency 
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Duolingo: Required if English is not your primary spoken language. Register at ets.org/toefl or englishtest.duolingo.com

Request From Your School

• Math and English Teacher Recommendation
• Transcripts
  • 2023–24, 2024–25, and first half of 2025–26 school years
  • Must be sent directly from the school(s) by February  

Key Info and Deadlines

• February 4, 2026: Applications Due
  • All required parent/guardian documents must be submitted by this date. Supporting materials (like transcripts and teacher recommendations) may occur or arrive later, but must be scheduled or requested by January 20.
• February 4, 2026: Financial Aid Application Deadline
  • Learn more about the separate application for financial aid. 
• March 6, 2026: Enrollment Decisions Emailed

First Step

• Submit the non-refundable application fee of $100. 
• Applications may be submitted through the Admissions Portal or through Standard Application Online (SAO).

From Your Family

• If you are applying through SAO, submit: Parent/Guardian Statement; Student Essays

• If you are applying through the OES Admissions Portal, submit: Parent/Guardian Questionnaire; Hand-Written Student Questionnaire
• Student Interview
  • The Office of Admissions will reach out to you to schedule an interview after your application is received.
• Admissions Assessment
  • Please submit results from one of the following: 
    • Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT)
    • Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
    • High School Placement Test (HSPT)
    • Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) Testing Administered by your current school
    • An academic assessment administered by Oregon Episcopal School. 
      • If you choose to submit MAP or HSPT scores, you will also need to complete a writing sample administered by Oregon Episcopal School.
  • Reach out to the Admissions Office with any questions.
• Language Proficiency 
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Duolingo: Required if English is not your primary spoken language. Register at ets.org/toefl or englishtest.duolingo.com

Request From Your School

• Math and English Teacher Recommendation

• Transcripts
  • 2023–24, 2024–25, and first half of 2025–26 school years
  • Must be sent directly from the school(s) by February 6