Early applications receive preferential treatment over applications received after academy admissions deadlines. Those applying past the admission deadline will be subject to availability. Where two or more applications for a single place are received simultaneously, preference will be given to the candidate with the better grades.

1. Enrollment Checklist

• Timely payment of admission application fee by bank transfer in US Dollars or Swiss Francs (Le Châtelard). Oak International must receive a copy of the transfer slip in addition to the bank transfer being sent to the school.
• Admission Application. The application form may be completed via the Internet. Visit Oak International on-line at http://www.oakinternational.org.
• Admission Applications Application refers to all required documents: medical, and psychological profiles, parental consent forms, principal recommendation and other complementary data. May be sent either to Oak International or the individual academy. Oak International will send applications to the academies on a monthly basis; for faster service, or when deadlines are quickly approaching, consider mailing the application directly to the appropriate academy. All applications must be accompanied with all pertinent documents, signatures and include all required information. The psychological report may be sent to the corresponding academies by e-mail (To preserve confidentiality make sure that any psychological report sent by email be password protected, so that it may be opened only by the authorized Oak or academy personnel).
• Official Response for Admission: To maintain a challenging educational environment at Oak International academies admission boards take great efforts to accept only those students who show proven potential to succeed.

2. Waiting List

Late applications or applications that exceed the available open spaces will be placed on a waiting list.

3. Returns and Reimbursements

The admission application fee is nonrefundable.

4. Admission Response

After reviewing completed applications admissions decisions are sent by the academy according to the following timetable:

Timetable for Receiving and Sending Admission Applications

Remarks:
a) Academy Admissions Boards select students by the arrival date of complete applications. Places are available according to the number of places for each grade. No places are guaranteed or reserved and once filled all subsequent approved applications will be placed on a waiting list.
b) Parents are encouraged to send their applications well in advance, either through the promoter or directly, to assure placement.
c) The Deans of the Academies have periods of absence due to promotional trips. The table remains subject to the periods in which the Deans are at their respective Academies.

5. Confirmations

Academies will communicate acceptance by means phone, fax, e-mail or ordinary mail.

6. Candidates for the Ninth Grade

Due to the volatile temperament of teen-agers applications for ninth grade require several screening processes that aim to ensure that candidates adjust to their environment and, above all, have an enjoyable and prosperous stay. It is asked that admission applications be accompanied with written consent giving permission for an interview with either Legionary priest or an International Educator.

7. Student Visas

After receiving the letter of acceptance, parent should expect to receive the appropriate paperwork needed to apply for a student visa application from the academy or Oak promoter or representative. Successful obtainment of a visa is needed to confirm a student’s acceptance to the academy. Parents should seek to receive the student visa as soon as possible after learning of their child’s acceptance.

Note that in the case of Ireland, a student visa is not necessary.

In the case of Le Châtelard, the application is made at the nearest Swiss Embassy to your city. The Oak International promoter or representative may advise you accordingly.

8. Promotions and Discounts

To provide an incentive to promote the admission process Oak International offers several promotions and discounts exclusively in the areas of school tuition and boarding. Certain restrictions apply. No bank transfers and deposits should be made before complying with these conditions.

Oak promoters and representatives are not allowed to perform any administration or bank deposits regarding promotions. Likewise, they may not receive money in cash as a down payment, or as prepayment towards any course fees.

9. Spring Courses

Admissions to the Spring courses correspond to available space. The opening date for enrollment is September 15. Average grade restrictions apply (Admission Criteria.).

10. Semester, and /or Annual Pre-University Course at the Le Châtelard Academy

Once a student has officially graduated from high school he/she may apply to the Pre-University course. Registration for the semester course is subject to availability. A copy of the high school diploma is required alongside the application form.

11. The Admission Application Does Not Imply Acceptance

All admission applications will be reviewed by the academy at which point acceptance will be determined. Please take due precautions, so that in the event that acceptance is denied that the student will have registered in a school in his/her country of origin. Please also delay spending monies on clothing, equipment or airline tickets until after receiving official acceptance from the academy.

12. Revalidation of Diploma

The study revalidation process is conditional upon the final passing of the courses studied the academy.

The academies offer two opportunities for course accreditation: ordinary and extraordinary examinations. Parents of the candidate and the students themselves receive timely notice, so that in the event an extraordinary examination is needed they may take the necessary preparation. In such an event the academies provide guidance and advice, but do not offer alternatives or solutions in order to accredit the failed courses. The interested parties should make the necessary arrangements with their selected institution.

• Academies in Ireland
  
  Once the Annual School Course has been concluded and accredited at the Dublin Oak and Woodlands academies, certificates will go through a special revalidation process. Afterwards, they are delivered to the parents or legal guardians of the student, through our representatives.
  
• Academies in the United States of America
  
  We recommend that families previously investigate the possibilities of revalidation of studies, according to the standards of the respective government departments of education.
  
• High School Courses at the Le Châtelard Academy
  
  In the case of the High School courses at the Le Châtelard Academy, revalidation should be investigated prior to attendance. In each country, revalidations depend upon provisions of the government departments of education and the internal regulations of each institution.

13. General Study Rule

The programs of studies of each school are governed by the official curriculum in each country. Students are therefore encouraged to take brief “refresher” courses as needed upon returning to their country of origin to acquire the knowledge needed at each institution.

14. Statement of Agreement

I hereby declare I have read, understand, and am willing to comply with the rules of Oak International, regarding the admission application for my son/daughter _________________________________________________________ to the ________________________ Academy, for the school course _____________________ over the period________________.

Sincerely,
Name of Parent or Guardian:

____________________________________

I hereby inform Oak International of my wish to submit the Admission Application directly, in the terms and conditions set forth herein. I further hereby authorize the professional who will apply the psychological evaluation to my son (daughter), to submit the corresponding evaluation result by e-mail to the Dean as a protected file, in such a way that it may only be consulted by authorized Oak personnel.

Sincerely,
Name of Parent or Guardian