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School Details
- Ages: Grade 9-12
- Student population: 325
- Avg. class size: 14
- School type: Boarding
- Curriculum: American
- Religious Affiliation: Christian
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Good To Know
- After-school care: No
- Learning support: Yes
- Homeschool support: No
- Sibling discount: No
About
The choice of a boarding school is an investment in perspective. Oregon Episcopal School (OES) provides something distinct: a world-class preparation for your future, rooted in the creative, forward-thinking culture of the Pacific Northwest.
Located on a stunning 59-acre campus of woods and wetlands just minutes from downtown Portland, the campus is both a living laboratory and an oasis for students to call home. A pre-K through grade 12 school, OES offers boarding for students in grades 9-12.
Find out more about boarding at Oregon Episcopal School.
An Education Built on Asking “Why?”
"We don’t ask students to memorise answers—we teach them how to ask better questions." Rather than focusing on tests and benchmarks, the curriculum is built on inquiry-based learning that encourages students to contribute to their own education. Students don’t just read about science; they conduct original research alongside practicing scientists and present at international conferences.
This approach works. OES students and alumni are National Merit Scholars, Rhodes Scholars, and recipients of national prizes in science, math, art, and music. They graduate not just as strong applicants to top-tier global universities, but as independent thinkers ready to navigate an unpredictable world.
The Portland, Oregon Advantage
Portland is a global hub for innovation, design, and technology—home to giants like Nike, Intel, and Columbia Sportswear. The city’s independent, creative energy infuses the campus. For a student interested in the future of technology, environmental stewardship, or global entrepreneurship, OES provides a front-row seat to the research and industries shaping the next century.
Discover OES
If you are looking for a school that trades rigid structure for active exploration, discover Oregon Episcopal School. There’s a reason more than 125 of the world’s top universities visit this campus every year: OES students are uniquely prepared to thrive in rigorous academic environments and engage in their communities.
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Highlights
- Located 15 minutes from downtown Portland
- Just 90 minutes from the Cascade Mountains and the Oregon coast
- 30% higher SAT scores and 60% higher ACT scores than the national average
- 20% population boarding students from 14 different countries
- 35+ honours AP courses
- 100% of graduates attend 4-year colleges
- 85% of students play at least one sport
Boarding (Grades 9-12)
Annual Fee
USD$82,200
Included in Tuition:
- Lunch and snacks prepared by Bon Appetit Management Company
- Most experiential education and school field trips (excluding Winterim)
- Most sports participation fees (Grades 6-12)
- School-supplied iPads or laptops (K–Grade 8)
- School supplies (Pre-K–Grade 5)
- Textbook expenses (Grade 6-12)
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Life Outside the Classroom
For students used to a tropical climate, the Pacific Northwest offers a thrilling shift in environment. Weekends at OES are an invitation to explore:
- Skiing and snowboarding on the glaciers of Mt. Hood.
- Surfing and hiking along the dramatic, rugged Oregon coast.
- Exploring Portland’s world-renowned food, music, and arts culture.
The residential life programme is designed to feel like a home, not an institution. Students share light-filled rooms and wind down together in cozy lounges and shared spaces. With dedicated staff living onsite and a network of local OES families who open their homes during long breaks, international students find a lifelong community.
Extracurricular Activities
Beyond the Ordinary
Education at OES extends far past the campus boundaries:
- Winterim: Every year, students pause regular classes for a week of intensive experiential learning. This could mean mushing dog sleds in Minnesota, studying geothermal energy in Iceland, or exploring history in France.
- Championship athletics: From tennis and soccer to fencing and skiing, our programs emphasize both elite competition and the courage to try a sport for the very first time.
- Creative clubs: With over 40 student-led organizations, a student can pivot from a robotics build to speech and debate in the same afternoon.
