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Greetings from Oak Grove! Thank you for your interest in our school. Oak Grove Lutheran School is a private school founded in 1906. Our campus rests amidst a beautiful park setting along the Red River in Fargo, North Dakota. Fargo is a safe, peaceful community with top rated colleges, universities and excellent medical facilities. Our area is known for its friendly people with good, Midwestern values.

Oak Grove has a proven reputation for academic quality and successful education provided by a caring and committed teaching staff. We offer an exciting and diverse learning experience within a Christian environment that broadens the education of young men and women from all over the world. The school’s strong academic program prepares students for entry into colleges and universities across the United States.

Enrollment: 464students in Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12; 13 international students from 7 different countries

Accreditation: Fully accredited academic program, maintaining NCA-CASI accreditation with high standards for excellence since 1926. “Accredited with Commendation” from the State of North Dakota, achieving 100% of all required standards.

Campus: Beautiful wooded setting covering 5.3 acres.  Five major buildings comprise the campus. Located in the Fargo-Moorhead area, population 174,000.

International Coordinator: An international coordinator is available to assist all international students with matters relating to academic and personal concerns. Orientation for new students is planned for each semester to help students adjust to Oak Grove Lutheran School, the metro area, and life in the United States. Individual tutorials, classroom support and ESL instruction are provided.

For information on the International Program, contact International Coordinator Kimberly Meng at kimberly.meng@oakgrovelutheran.com or 701.237.0210.
 
For information on admission into the International Program, contact Lisa Nicholas at lisa.nicholas@oakgrovelutheran.com or 701.373.7114.
 
 
International Application: Click here to download Oak Grove's International Application.  In addition to completing and submitting the International Application, the following forms need to be completed in order to be considered for admission into Oak Grove:

Housing: Residential Home Stay Program. Caring and nurturing host families provide an American experience for students. Application required.

Flight Information: Hector International Airport, Fargo, North Dakota

School Calendar:  Click here 

Courses Available: Click here for a complete listing of course offerings.

Co-Curricular Options: Full-range of co-curricular opportunities. Click here

International Handbook: More information about the International Program, including policies and host family stays, can be found in our International Program Student & Host Family HandbookClick here for a copy.
 
For more information on Oak Grove and the International Program, click here.
 
We are happy to welcome international students to our school community, and we are committed to helping you succeed. For more information, contact Admissions.
 
For more information on policies and for Oak Grove publications, click here.

Recent Admissions News
Orientations
Posted: Aug 2, 10

New Student & Parent Orientations will be held on Monday, August 23.  New High School Student & International Student Orientation (all ninth graders, all new students in grades nine through 12, and international students) will be from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Eid Center.  International Student Orientation will continue in the afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.  The New Middle School Student Orientation (all sixth graders and new students in seventh and eighth grade) will run from 2:00-5:00 p.m. in the afternoon in the Eid Center. The parents of all sixth graders and new middle school students will have a New Middle School Parent Orientation from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the Hektner Chapel.  We look forward to seeing you!


Back to School Night
Posted: Aug 2, 10

Oak Grove’s elementary school will have a Back to School Night on Monday, August 23 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.  This will be an information “come and go” evening for parents and students to meet the teacher, unpack backpacks, and complete various duties, such as lunch tickets and school uniform shopping.  Come at a time that is convenient for your family.  An information assembly will be held in the gymnasium from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.  This assembly is especially for new families, but will be helpful to all families as we share information and answer questions to allow the year to start off well.



Admissions Calendar
Buddy Day - Grades 1-5 (12:45-2:45 p.m.)
Monday, October 25, 2010 - 12:45 PM
Buddy Day - Grades 6-12 (8:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.)
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 8:00 AM