Thank you for your interest in Andrews Osborne Academy! We understand that selecting the right school is an extremely important decision. We are delighted that you are considering AOA! We are a school of many faces, many talents, and many dreams. Our students thrive in an environment where creative thinking is encouraged and discovery is an everyday occurrence. It is the energy and smiles of our students that make this such a wonderful school to be part of and we encourage students who want to be inspired and celebrated for their individuality to explore AOA.
If you are looking for a school that offers a challenging and exciting classroom setting, strong college preparatory curriculum, a place to participate and excel in sports, fine and performing arts or a variety of clubs and extracurricular opportunities, and to meet and develop long lasting friendships, then we invite you to explore AOA.
While we hope that you will find the information that you seek on our website, seeing the “life” of the school is essential. We encourage you to visit this beautiful 300-acre campus, meet our students, visit our classrooms and feel the energy and life that is AOA.
We host a number of admissions events, including personal tours, modified shadow days and Open House Drop-In Days. All visitors must complete a health screening before entering the school. You are also welcome to call the school office to set up an individual appointment. To arrange a visit, please call the Admissions Office at 440-942-3600 ext. 114 or email [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you for applying to Andrews Osborne Academy. We assure you that our Admission Committee carefully reviews all your materials. We appreciate the time and thought put into every application.
How to Apply
Applications completed outside the above timeline will be considered on a rolling admission basis and may be subject to limited space and/or limited Financial Assistance.
Recommendation
One recommendation is required from the applicant’s current teacher as part of the application. Please download the recommendation form below. Complete the top part of the form which includes the applicant name, date of birth, grade applying. Submit the printed recommendation to the applicant's current teacher. Completed recommendations are sent directly to Andrews Osborne Academy.
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Print the Transcript Request form. Complete the applicant name, date of birth, parent/guardian name, signature and date. The form must be submitted to the applicant’s current school. Transcripts from the current school must be sent directly to Andrews Osborne Academy.
Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 4 Applicants:
The applicant must assess with the faculty via Zoom or on campus. Assessments are scheduled during the school day according to faculty and applicant availability.
5th Grade Applicants: Modified Shadow Day & Interview
The applicant must schedule a meeting with the 5th grade faculty and Lower School Director. The Modified Shadow days are scheduled during the school day according to faculty and applicant availability.
Entrance Exam
The applicant must register to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). The ISEE can be taken at a variety of test sites and is administered by the Educational Records Bureau. ERB can be reached at (800) 446-0320. The cost to take the ISEE ranges from $140 to $200. Andrews Osborne Academy's ISEE School Code: 365565.
Financial Assistance (if applicable)
Need-based financial aid is available to qualifying USA students in Grades 1-12. Families must apply online each year as award eligibility is determined solely by demonstrated need, based on the data from School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) and verified by the school.
Thank you for applying to Andrews Osborne Academy. We assure you that our Admission Committee carefully reviews all your materials. We appreciate the time and thought put into every application.
How to Apply
Applications completed outside the above timeline will be considered on a rolling admission basis and may be subject to limited space and/or limited Financial Assistance.
Recommendations
English, Mathematics and Science recommendations are required from the applicant’s current teacher as part of the application. Please download the recommendation forms below. Complete the top part of the forms which includes the applicant name, date of birth, grade applying. Submit the printed recommendations to the applicant's current teacher. Completed recommendations are sent directly to Andrews Osborne Academy.
Transcript
Print the Transcript Request form. Complete the applicant name, date of birth, parent/guardian name, signature and date. The form must be submitted to the applicant’s current school. Transcripts from the current school must be sent directly to Andrews Osborne Academy.
Testing
Please submit ONE of the required standardized test scores
ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam)
Grades 6-12 applicants must register to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). The ISEE can be taken at a variety of test sites and is administered by the Educational Records Bureau. ERB can be reached at (800) 446-0320. The cost to take the ISEE ranges from $140 to $200. Andrews Osborne Academy's ISEE School Code: 365565.
SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test)
Grades 6-12 & PG applicants can register online to take the SSAT. Call (609) 683-4440 or email [email protected] with questions. Results must be sent directly to AOA from the testing company. The cost to take the SSAT ranges between $149 and $287. Andrews Osborne Academy SSAT school code: 1274
PSAT or SAT Reasoning Test (SAT I)
Grades 11-12 & PG applicants can register online to take the PSAT. Applicants can register online to take the SAT. Applicants can submit PSAT or SAT I results on the official school transcript, directly from the College Board, or photocopied from the family’s report. Andrews Osborne Academy PSAT & SAT I school code: 365565
ACT
Applicants to Grade 12 & PG can submit ACT results on the official school transcript, directly from the College Board, or photocopied from the family’s report. Applicants can register online to take the ACT. Andrews Osborne Academy ACT school code: 365565
Modified Shadow Day and Interview
Please contact the Office of Admission at (440) 942-3600 ext. 238 to schedule a modified shadow day and applicant interview. Interviews for boarding students can be done using Skype or Zoom.
Financial Assistance (if applicable)
Need-based financial aid is available to qualifying USA students in Grades 1-12. Families must apply online each year as award eligibility is determined solely by demonstrated need, based on the data from School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) and verified by the school.
Thank you for applying to Andrews Osborne Academy. We assure you that our Admission Committee carefully reviews all your materials. We appreciate the time and thought put into every application.
Application
Complete the online application which includes:
If your family has not already completed an inquiry form and would like to apply to AOA, If your family has completed an online inquiry form, please login using your username and password. Once the application is submitted, you will receive instructions to submit a copy of the passport.
Recommendations
Academic recommendations are required from the applicant's current teacher as part of the application. Please download the recommendation form(s). Complete the top part of the form which includes the applicant name, date of birth and grade applying. Submit the printed recommendation to the applicant's current teacher. Completed recommendation are sent directly to Andrews Osborne Academy (fax: 440-942-3660 or email: [email protected]).
Transcript
TOEFL, iTEP SLATE-Plus or IELTS
Applicants for whom English is not the primary or fluent language and has not been the primary language of instruction for the applicant's most recent four years of schooling are required to submit one of the following:
Kindergarten - Grade 5 Applicants are invited to visit the campus if families are in the area. Assessments are scheduled during the school day according to faculty and applicant availability.
Interview
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