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Thank you for your interest in Oakwood School, a private 1st-8th-grade school in the Washington, DC Metro area specializing in language-based learning differences.
Families come to Oakwood because their children are bright, capable, and benefit from structured, explicit instruction tailored to how they learn.
At Oakwood, we believe your child deserves:
- Explicit, direct, diagnostic instruction grounded in research and evidence-based practices
- Small classes and thoughtfully designed learning groups for reading, writing, and math
- Personalized instruction that responds to your child's unique strengths and learning profile
- Direct strategy instruction to build independence, organization, and self-advocacy
- A nurturing, knowledgeable school community where educators understand how your child learns
Apply for Fall 2026
Starting the Admissions process does not require certainty; it simply opens the door to conversation, guidance, and information.
Most families begin by completing an inquiry form and getting connected with our Admissions Team to discover how we help students with learning differences thrive.
When you’re ready, you can take the next step by starting an application. Once your account is set up, you may log in and out at any time to complete the application at your own pace.
Oakwood School is designed for students who benefit from structured, explicit instruction in a supportive learning environment. Many of our students have a specific learning disability, such as dyslexia or ADHD, and thrive when instruction is diagnostic, multisensory, and personalized.
Families across the Washington, DC Metro area choose Oakwood because their children are capable learners who need instruction aligned with how they learn best.
Oakwood School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, national or ethnic origin in student admissions, student aid, or any other opportunity or benefit for students. This same commitment extends to our hiring and personnel practices.