International Students

Contacting the Admission Office for the first time?

If you are contacting us for the first time, please begin the process by either completing the Inquiry Form, or by calling our Admission Office at 1.410.472.4800. Once we receive your inquiry, we will mail you a view book.  All application instructions, and necessary application forms are available on-line.

The following items are necessary to complete an application for admission to Oldfields School:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many international students are at Oldfields?

International students make up approximately 20% of Oldfield’s student body.

Is there a separate application for international applicants?

No, we accept our online application (www.oldfieldsschool.org) as well as the common application from TABS and SSAT. 

What is the application fee for an international applicant?

The application fee for all international applicants is $125.

What is the application deadline for international applicants?

All applications are to be submitted by our deadline of February 1.  All boarding and international applicants who met the deadline are informed of their admission decision on March 10. 

Does Oldfields offer English as a Second Language?

Oldfields offers English as a Second Language courses as of Fall, 2011. 

How does an international applicant schedule an interview?

We prefer that all applicants visit campus but understand the difficulty that can be present.  Oldfields conducts all interviews via Skype and coordinates interviews via e-mail.

Who is considered a foreign or international student?

Anyone who is not a US citizen or permanent resident of the United States is considered an international student.

Is financial aid available to international students?

Financial aid is available to international students on a very limited basis.  All financial aid decisions are determined by the family’s demonstrated need for support.  Oldfields encourages applicants considering applying for financial aid to contact the Admission Office directly at Admission@OldfieldsSchool.org.