OES Application Process

Applications are open for the 2026-27 school year. To inquire about specific grades, please contact our Admissions Office at admit@oes.edu.

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Steps of the admissions application process

Application Steps

Pre-K-Grade 5

Applications to the Lower School are open for the 26-27 school year. To inquire about specific grades, please contact our Lower School Admissions Associate, Rashida Quinn.

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
- Student Visits are a required step of the admissions process. Please reach out to Rashida Quinn to schedule the best time for a visit.
Admissions Assessment
- Required for applicants to grades 4-5 only.
- Students will complete a math exercise and a reading comprehension activity. No studying required. Please reach out to Rashida Quinn to schedule.

Request From Your School

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

Teacher Recommendation
Transcripts (Required for applicants to grades 2 to 5 only)
- 2023–24, 2024–25, and first half of 2025–26 school years

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.

Contact the Admissions Associate for Lower School

Rashida Quinn
503-768-3114
quinnr@oes.edu

Grades 6-8

Applications to the Middle School are open for the 26-27 school year. To inquire about specific grades, please contact our Middle School Admissions Associate, Bonnie Brennan.

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
- Grade 7-8 Applicants:
  - A recommendation from your child’s current English and math teachers.
- 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)
Transcripts
- 2023–24, 2024–25, and first half of 2025–26 school years

Contact the Admissions Associate for Middle School

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

Grade 9-12 Day

Applications to the Upper School are open for the 26-27 school year. To inquire about specific grades, please contact our Upper School Admissions Associate, Chris Anderson.

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
- 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.

From Your School

Math and English Teacher Recommendation
- A recommendation from your child’s current English and math teachers.
Transcripts
- 2023–24, 2024–25, and first half of 2025–26 school years

Contact the Admissions Associate for Upper School and Boarding

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

Grade 9-12 Domestic Boarding

Applications to the Upper School are open for the 26-27 school year. To inquire about specific grades, please contact our Upper School Admissions Associate, Chris Anderson.

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

Contact the Admissions Associate for Upper School and Boarding

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

Grade 9-12 International Boarding

Applications to the Upper School are open for the 26-27 school year. To inquire about specific grades, please contact our Upper School Admissions Associate, Chris Anderson.

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

Contact the Admissions Associate for Upper School and Boarding

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

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