Academe Of The Oaks

Academe of the Oaks describes its teaching philosophy as a Waldorf-inspired, college-preparatory approach that emphasizes active involvement, creative thinking, and intellectual discovery over standardized tests and textbook-driven instruction. It highlights experiential and project-based learning, small classes, and a balanced curriculum in academics, arts, and community engagement to help students become resourceful, flexible, and ethically grounded thinkers.

Academe of the Oaks says families apply through Ravenna, which handles registration, campus visits, the application, interview scheduling, and placement-test registration; the school requires a completed parent questionnaire, a student questionnaire, and a nonrefundable $75 application fee. (academeatlanta.org) Applicants are also asked to submit a photocopy of an original graded/corrected English paper, arrange for an official transcript using the AAAIS transcript release form, and have current-school teacher recommendation forms plus a counselor evaluation sent to the school. (academeatlanta.org) The process also includes separate student and parent interviews and a two-hour onsite placement exam covering math and English. (academeatlanta.org) For the 2026-27 cycle, the site lists placement tests on December 6, 2025 and February 7, 2026; an application deadline of February 13, 2026; interviews on February 28 and March 14, 2026; mailed decisions on April 3, 2026; Ravenna notifications on April 4, 2026; and it notes the school is still accepting applications, with qualified students potentially admitted on a rolling basis throughout the year. (academeatlanta.org) The website does not publish a specific waitlist policy or any admissions priority categories (such as sibling or staff priority), and its 2026-27 admissions page appears internally inconsistent on the signed contract/deposit due date, listing both April 14, 2026 and April 16, 2026. (academeatlanta.org)