LEADING THE WAY IN GIRLS' EDUCATION
WELCOME TO BRANKSOME HALL
We are Toronto's leading independent International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls. Our curriculum is globally focused. Our faculty, international. And our technology and facilities, state-of-the-art. We believe that intellectual curiosity and advanced problem-solving are key to thriving in a complex, changing world.
WHY BRANKSOME HALLSTART YOUR JOURNEY
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Discover Our IB Program
Every Branksome Hall student from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 benefits from the IB curriculum. Cultivating curiosity, creative and critical thinking, and facilitating regular assessments and feedback, the IB offers unparalleled university preparation.
Pathways for Grades 11 & 12
Based on their post-secondary goals, students will choose to enter one of two Diploma program options. We believe choice offers agency and control, and a personalized course selection plays to each student’s unique strengths and assets.
Our IB Advantage
Primary Years Programme JK–Gr. 6
The Primary Years Programme is designed to nurture a lifelong love of learning. Students are challenged to think critically, research deeply and develop globally minded perspectives on a broad range of issues.
Middle Years Programme Gr. 7–10
The Middle Years Programme focuses on the development of the whole girl. Students use inquiry to discover content and knowledge, as well as to explore real-world applications, create new meaning and solve problems.
Diploma or IB Select Gr. 11–12
An emphasis on international-mindedness and intercultural understanding, providing context for young women to lead in a complex, interdisciplinary, globally connected adult world.
Branksome BY THE NUMBERS
1903 Branksome established
16–22 Average class size
$1.5 M Available in financial assistance
249+ Employees (26 per cent have been at Branksome for over 10 years)
910 Total enrolment, including 54 Boarding students
13 Countries represented by Boarding students
80+ Clubs, Athletic teams and community engagement opportunities
$6 M+ In scholarships awarded to 2025 grads
BREAKING GROUND ON OUR iCAST FACILITY
Innovation in Action
We are building the Branksome of tomorrow for our community of creative innovators. The Karen L. Jurjevich Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre (iCAST), currently under construction, will extend into the school community and beyond, offering a space where arts and innovation are integrated, and ideas are realized.
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MAKE WAY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
Meet the Branksome Hall students and alums learning the skills to change the world.
MEET
JAIME
She leads on the water and in the community. Duke is just the beginning.
Meet Alum
MEET TITOLUWA
She built a home away from home, and a voice that reaches far beyond it.
Meet Student
MEET
ELPIDA
She built two apps by Grade 6. Her next big idea is already loading.
Meet Student
Faith
Fluent in debate. Bound for biomedical discovery.
Meet Alum
MEET
JAIME
She leads on the water and in the community. Duke is just the beginning.
Meet Alum
MEET TITOLUWA
She built a home away from home, and a voice that reaches far beyond it.
Meet Student
MEET
ELPIDA
She built two apps by Grade 6. Her next big idea is already loading.
Meet Student
Faith
Fluent in debate. Bound for biomedical discovery.
Meet AlumHeadlines from Campus
Beyond the Boards: Hockey Legend Eric Lindros on PrincipalED
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What does it take to stay three moves ahead when the world is watching? In the state-of-the-art setting of Branksome Hall’s Athletics and Wellness Centre, Grace sits down with NHL Hall of Famer—and Branksome parent—Eric Lindros.
Undefeated & Unstoppable: Branksome Wins Historic OFSAA Volleyball Gold
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The Senior D1 Volleyball team at Branksome Hall has capped off an extraordinary season, finishing undefeated and claiming the provincial title at the OFSAA Girls AA Volleyball Championship on March 11.
Branksome Camps Get a Fresh Look for Summer 2026
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Branksome Camps is welcoming Summer 2026 with an exciting refresh, including a newly redesigned website, updated brand identity and expanded programming for campers.
Get to Know Two of Branksome’s Incredible Coaches
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Meet the coaches behind Branksome's U12 Badminton and Junior Badminton Teams: Mr. Lester and Ms. Raj. Find out how long they’ve been coaching, their favourite part about coaching and what they hope BH students take away from participating in athletics.
WAC 2026: Power in Perspective
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On February 25, 2026, students, teachers and staff from secondary schools gathered for the 43rd annual World Affairs Conference (WAC), organized by Branksome Hall and Upper Canada College.
The Heart Behind the Hype: Inside Spirit Week 2026
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From January 19–23, Branksome Hall was filled with music, colour and contagious energy as students in Grades 7 to 12 took part in the school’s annual Spirit Week competition. But behind every high-energy performance and charitable donation were weeks of lunchtime meetings, late-night choreography sessions, inboxes full of logistics and student leaders rallying their grades.
Branksome Hall Embarks on Future-Focused Strategic Planning Journey
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Branksome Hall has launched its new Strategic Planning Process—a year-long journey dedicated to honouring the school’s unique heritage while boldly imagining the next chapter of its story.
From Branksome Hall to Global Impact: Yujia Zhu’s Interdisciplinary Path
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Branksome Hall alum Yujia Zhu shares how her school experience shaped her path from IB student to global social entrepreneur and systems-level changemaker.
If You Can't Hear the Cellos: Branksome's Arts Team on PrincipalED
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Host Grace McCallum sits down with Arts Instructional Leader Angela David, Music Coordinator Adam Despinic and Visual Arts Coordinator Janeen Gilbert to discuss why the ‘A’ in STEAM is the essential ingredient for 21st-century innovation.
Slalom to the Spotlight: Grade 12 Student Lisa Brunga Heads to the Olympics
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Branksome Hall Grade 12 student Lisa Brunga is in Italy for the opportunity of a lifetime as she gets set to compete in the Olympic Games, representing Albania in Alpine Skiing.
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The Branksome Hall campus is now closed for the Spring Long Weekend. We hope you have a fantastic time with family and friends, and look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday, April 7! 🌷
What a week, Branksome! 🐸 We started off with two great Assemblies. In the Senior & Middle School, we held our annual "aSTEAMbly," where we saw colourful and explosive chemistry demonstrations, played a STEAM-themed game of Family Feud and got updates about student initiatives and programs. 🧪
Meanwhile, Branksome Olympian Lisa Brunga inspired our youngest Highlanders at the Junior School Assembly, where she shared her experience as an Alpine Skier! 💚
Up in Halton Hills, Grade 3 students had a blast at Norval Outdoor School during their first overnight trip. The girls learned many outdoor skills, including tapping trees for sap, cutting wood and more! 🌲
#BranksomeHall #fullSTEAMahead #GirlsinSports #OutdoorEducation
Grade 11 English students and colleagues welcomed author Sheila Heti for an engaging conversation as part of the Rebecca CHISHOLM Clarkes’66 Speaker Series. Sheila gave us the inside scoop on her creative process and read us an excerpt from her newest (unreleased!) novel.
With many aspiring authors in the room, it was truly inspirational to sit down with a writer like Sheila, who encouraged the girls to follow their dreams and push the limits of their creativity.
A huge thank you to Mr. Labriola for leading this engaging discussion and to Mr. Williams for organizing the event.
This special series is made possible through the Rebecca CHISHOLM Clarkes`66 Guest Writers Fund, generously established as a tribute by her fellow 1966 classmates, friends and family.
#SheilaHeti #WomenWriting #LiteraryFiction #AuthorLife #CreativeProcess #BranksomeHall
We went around the world in a single afternoon at Branksome`s second-annual Culture Day last Friday! Students, colleagues and friends shared traditions, food and knowledge about their cultures with the community. It was an educational (and delicious!) way to end the week!
A special thank you to Ms. DesRoches, Ms. Gupta, Aramark, the Community, Inclusion and Belonging team, and the many employees and fabulous student organizers who shared their cultures at this unforgettable event.
#BranksomeHall #CultureDay #GloballyMinded #BranksomeLife
Last chance to dance! 💃🕺 Spots are almost gone for the Branksome Dance spring term! Starting April 7, this eight-week, co-ed after-school program for Grades 1–6 features high-energy Jazz and Hip Hop classes led by professional dancers Manpreet Singh and Maria Tereshchenko. With new earlier times and flexible options, you can choose one class or both, but don’t wait. Few spots remain!
Register now at the link in bio.
#branksomedance #branksomehall #youthdanceprogram #afterschoolprogram
Time flies when you`re having fun... and so do resilience, grit and growth. 💪
Listen in as BH parent and hockey legend Eric Lindros and Principal Grace McCallum discuss the importance of fun in sport in our most recent episode of PrincipalED!
#BranksomeHall #GirlswithGrit #EricLindros #NHL #Hockey #PrincipalEDPodcast
@principaledpod @88ericlindros
The Make Way Campaign—our most ambitious and successful in Branksome’s history—is in its final stretch. Only three months remain: it closes June 30.
With your support, we can:
-Bring iCAST to life with transformative equipment
-Open doors for exceptional girls by removing financial barriers
-Shape every student’s journey through the Opportunity Fund
Just 13 Stepping Stones remain—a rare chance to leave a lasting legacy at the heart of iCAST.
Every gift—of every size—has impact. Together, since the start of the campaign, our community has raised over $7M through the Annual Fund alone. That’s the power of the collective.
Make your impact today. 🗓️🔨🎯
Click the links in our bio to give!
#MakeWayCampaign #BranksomeHall #CollectiveImpact
What a week, Branksome! 🐸 The Jewish Student Association led Monday`s Senior & Middle School Assembly as we welcomed Holocaust survivor Elly Gotz, who spoke about his experience and the importance of spreading love and not hate. 💗
Grade 1 students used different methods of measuring around the classroom 📏 and Grade 3s explored the tools in the Junior School iHub such as safety goggles, cutting tools and more! ⚙️
Senior & Middle School vocal students attended the Ontario Vocal Festival 🎶 and students Carmen and Madeleine were presented with Leadership awards for their work with the Grades 9/10 Choir and Chamber Choir! 🎉
#BranksomeHall #TGIF #HolocaustRemembranceDay #Innovation #STEAM #OntarioVocalFest
We are thrilled to welcome renowned Canadian author Sheila Heti to Branksome Hall on Monday, March 30. Part of the Rebecca CHISHOLM Clarkes’66 Speaker Series, Ms. Heti will speak to Grade 11 English students and Branksome faculty and staff.
Heti, the 2022 Governor General`s Literary Award winner and a 2025 Guggenheim Fellow, will read from her work and discuss her writing process and life as a professional writer. Named one of "The New Vanguard" by The New York Times, she is the author of 11 books, including Pure Colour, Motherhood and How Should a Person Be? Her most recent work, Alphabetical Diaries, was excerpted in The New York Times and culled from 500,000 words of personal diary entries. Beyond her novels, Heti has served as the Alice Munro Chair of Creativity at Western University and the Franke Visiting Fellow at Yale. She is also the founder of the long-running Trampoline Hall lecture series and the host of the podcast, Podcast with Raisins.
Explore the link in bio to see past speakers from this series!
#SheilaHeti #WomenWriting #LiteraryFiction #AuthorLife #CreativeProcess
The Spring 2026 issue of The READ magazine is out! Keep an eye on your mailboxes for yours or find it online at the link in bio. Happy reading! 📖
#READmagazine #branksomehallalum #magazine
