Celebrating cultural differences and experiences has strengthened our boarding program for almost 200 years. We are an inclusive community of students from throughout the U.S. and over a dozen countries.

Students may apply to Oakwood Friends School using our electronic application, TABS, Standard Application Online, or in working with Educational Consultants. We look forward to welcoming you!   https://oakwoodfriends.schooladminonline.com/portal

Standard Application Online (SAO)

• Application

• Application Essay

• Current year transcripts/report card

• Two previous years transcripts/final report cards

• English Teacher Recommendation

• Math Teacher Recommendation

• Personal Recommendation

• Interview (we can do this via Skype or Zoom)

• TOEFL score, TOEFL, Jr., or DET by DuoLingo (http://go.duolingo.com/oakwoodfriends) 

• Recent bank reference showing funds for one year of tuition and Parent Affidavit for Support

• Copy of Passport

*Please note that all documents must be submitted in English.

We do require an English proficiency score from all international applicants. DuoLingo, TOEFL, the IELTS, and the iTEP Slate are the most common.

Proficiency scores are only one part of a student application. A strong ESL program at Oakwood works closely with students to improve their proficiency during the first year at school.

Oakwood Friends’ experienced Designated School Officials are experts in SEVIS regulations and vigilant in ensuring that the school, and every student, is in compliance. With two DSOs and a designated PDSO, Oakwood has decades of experience in working with international families through all aspects of the application process. Oakwood Friends School is certified to issue I-20s to international students and has great success in helping students obtain their F-1 Visa. We look forward to helping you.

• We have welcomed students from other countries since the 1830’s, so our international student program is well established.

• Oakwood Friends boasts a family-like community. Most faculty resides on campus and every student has opportunities to forge close relationships with faculty and staff. 

• Every morning starts with Collection, a morning meeting during which we celebrate one another’s accomplishments and share community events.

• Every student is assigned a faculty advisor.  Advisors support their students in their academic and social life at school.  They also give advice and assistance with non-academic and personal issues.  

• International students are fully integrated with non-international students in the dormitories, academic, athletic and art programs, clubs, and advisory groups.  

• Oakwood Friends School is a diverse community, currently comprised of students from 12 different countries.

• Several levels of English as a Second Language (ESL) support are available. A core program serving students with less developed English proficiency consists of four classes: Grammar, Reading, Writing and Conversation Lab. International students with more advanced English have the opportunity to study upper level ESL classes in Writing & Literature and World History.

• All international students have the opportunity to take well rounded and rich curriculum including art, music and theater.

• International students new to Oakwood Friends are invited and encouraged to attend a three-day orientation program specifically for them, prior to the start of the school year. Students meet faculty and staff, learn about all the resources available on campus, participate in activities in the local Hudson Valley area, and get to know each other before the returning students return to campus.

• Oakwood Friends employs an International Student Advisor who is fluent in Mandarin and serves as a resource for both, international students and their parents.

• The college counseling process is individualized and comprehensive. Our full time Director of College Counseling ensures that every student has a list of right-fit schools and assists them throughout the college application process. In addition, 75+ college admissions representatives from colleges and universities across the country visit our campus every year to meet with Oakwood students.