HOW TO APPLY TO OCA

Welcome to Ohr Chadash Academy (OCA) and thank you for your interest in our warm and enriching school community.

New Student Application 

Our online application process is easy and secure and simplifies the submission process.

Admissions Process and Timeline for New Students:

NEW STUDENT APPLICATIONS – ECC

Applications for ECC 2s, ECC 3s and ECC 4s open in September of the preceding year. ECC admissions decisions are communicated in the second week of December. While space is limited, you may still apply for the current academic year.

Please note, applications will open to current OCA families first before opening to the public. 

NEW STUDENT APPLICATIONS – Grades K-8

To apply for a new student entering grade K-8, please see below for our new student admissions checklist:

  • Parent Visit/Tour
  • New Student Online Application form (includes $200 per student non-refundable application fee)
  • Complete Records Release Authorization
  • Student Visit Day
  • Teacher Recommendation Form
Admissions Decisions: Thursday, February 15, 2024
Parents’ Admissions Decisions Due Date: Friday, March 1, 2024


If you have any questions about the admissions process, please contact our admissions team at
admissions@ocabaltimore.org.

Ohr Chadash Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other school-administered programs.