OES Application Process

Application Deadline: January 19, 2027

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 19.

First Step

• Submit application, available August 12
• Pay the $50 non-refundable application fee ($75 after December 15)

From Your Family

• Parent/Guardian Conversation 
  • 30-minute informal virtual 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 (based on the grade your child is applying to)
  • Pre-Kindergarten: Monday, January 25
  • Kindergarten: Tuesday, January 26
  • Primary/Grade 1: Tuesday, January 26
  • Grades 2-5: Visits scheduled November 16 through January 29 
• Admissions Assessment
  • Required for applicants to grades 4-5 only.
  • Saturday, January 30, 9-10:30 a.m.
  • Students will complete a math exercise and a reading comprehension activity. No studying required. 

Request From Your School 

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

• Teacher Recommendation
  • Beginning November 1, send the recommendation request form to your child’s current teacher. Teachers must complete the form by January 22.
• Transcripts (Required for applicants to grades 2 to 5 only)
  • Use the form in the Admissions Portal to request transcripts for the 2024-25, 2025-26, and first half of the 2026-27 school years. Transcripts must be sent directly from your child’s school(s) to OES by February 5.

NOTE: Applications are considered complete once all required documents have been received and your child(ren)’s student visit has occurred. After you click the "submit" button, you’ll receive a confirmation email, and your checklist(s) will be marked complete.

Application Deadline: February 3, 2027

All required parent/guardian and student 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 February 3.

First Step

• Submit application, available August 12
• Pay the $50 non-refundable application fee ($75 after December 15)

From Your Family

• Hand-Written Student Questionnaire 
  • Print and complete, then upload 
• Parent/Guardian Conversation
  • 30-minute informal virtual 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 to their child's school through the Admissions Portal. 

• Two Teacher Recommendations
  • Grade 6 Applicants:
    • Beginning November 1, request one recommendation from your child’s current teacher and one from an additional academic teacher from the current year or last year. Teacher recommendation forms must be submitted by February 5.
  • Grade 7-8 Applicants:
    • Beginning November 1, request recommendations from your child’s current English and math teachers. Teacher recommendation forms must be submitted by February 5.
• Transcripts 
  • Use the form in the Admissions Portal to request transcripts for the 2024-25, 2025-26 and first half of the 2026-27 school years. Transcripts must be sent directly from your child’s school(s) to OES by February 5.

Contact the Admissions Associate for Middle School

Bonnie Brennan
503-416-9377
brennanb@oes.edu

First Step

• Submit application, available August 12
• Pay the $50 non-refundable application fee ($75 after December 15)

From Your Family

• Hand-Written Student Questionnaire 
  • Print and complete, then upload 
• Parent/Guardian Conversation 
  • 30-minute informal virtual 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
  • 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.

Application Deadline: February 3, 2027

First Step

• Pay the $50 non-refundable application fee ($75 after December 15)

  • 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
  • Use the form in the Admissions Portal to request transcripts for the 2024-25, 2025-26, and first half of the 2026-27 school years. Transcripts must be sent directly from your school(s) to OES by February 5. 

Contact the Admissions Associate for Upper School and Boarding

Christopher Anderson
503-416-9378
andersonc@oes.edu

Application Deadline: February 3, 2027

First Step

• Pay 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
  • Use the form in the Admissions Portal to request transcripts for the 2024-25, 2025-26, and first half of the 2026-27 school years. Transcripts must be sent directly from your school(s) to OES by February 5.