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International & Residence Students | International Languages and ESL

 

Languages in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Branksome Hall offers the IB Diploma Program in Grades 11 and 12. Students following this program must study two languages:

  • Their strongest language, usually their native language (known as A1), and
  • A second language, at an appropriate level.

 

Download the Curriculum Book More about International Languages>>

 

ESL Program
Branksome offers a range of ESL options for varying levels of English proficiency:

  • The Basic ESL Support Program provides specialized ESL  classes, tutorial support and help with preparing for the Ontario Grade 10 Literacy Test.
  • An optional TOEFL Preparation Course is also available.

 

Language Requirements

  • All students must pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) in order to graduate with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
  • Branksome Hall has been successful in preparing all our students with the skills necessary to pass the OSSLT. Students write the OSSLT in the spring of their Grade 10 year. A student who enters Branksome Hall in Grade 11 or 12, who has not passed the OSSLT at a previous school, will be required to take, and pass, this test.
  • Students who plan to attend university must successfully complete the Grade 12 English course designed as a pre-requisite for university study, known as University Preparation English, ENG 4US
  • Students taking the International Languages Program will be charged an additional annual fee.
    International language courses at A1 level
  • Branksome Hall provides language courses in Cantonese, German Korean, Putonghua, Russian, Spanish and French. Other international languages may be provided on request.
  • These language courses all qualify for both the IB Diploma and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program.

 

International language courses at A1 level

  • Branksome Hall provides language courses in Cantonese, German Korean, Putonghua, Russian, Spanish and French. Other international languages may be provided on request.

  • These language courses all qualify for both the IB Diploma and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program.

 

 

 

Contact Admissions

Contact Admissions

Junior School

Carolina Sabayle

csabayle@branksome.on.ca

416-920-6265, ext. 238

Senior & Middle School

Susan Burke

sburke@branksome.on.ca

416-920-6265, ext. 268

 

 

Events

Guidance UK Workshop
September 13

Gr. 7-8 IT Evening “Open the Box”
September 13

Parents’ Association Executive Meeting
September 14

Alumnae Association Annual General Meeting
September 14

 

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