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.
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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)
940 Total enrolment, including up to 48 Boarding students
12 Countries represented by Boarding students
65+ Clubs
$8 M Awarded in scholarships to the Class of 2026
IDEAS COME TO LIFE
Innovation in Action
Inspiring community and sparking interdisciplinary learning, Branksome Hall's Karen L. Jurjevich Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre embodies our commitment to arts and innovation, uniting scholars, experts and our community under one roof.
About iCAST
MAKE WAY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
Meet the Branksome Hall students and alums learning the skills to change the world.
Meet Elpida
She built two apps by Grade 6. Her next big idea is already loading.
Meet Student
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 Milla
Milla’s goal is to become one of the few female pilots in the industry.
Meet Alum
Meet Elpida
She built two apps by Grade 6. Her next big idea is already loading.
Meet Student
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 Milla
Milla’s goal is to become one of the few female pilots in the industry.
Meet AlumHeadlines from Campus
TYSIC 2026: A Decade of Youth-Led Innovation
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On October 16, 2026, more than 270 students and teacher delegates from 15 public and independent schools across the Greater Toronto Area gathered at Branksome Hall’s iCAST building for the tenth annual Toronto Youth STEM & Innovation Conference (TYSIC).
PrincipalED Podcast Adds Prestigious CASE Best of District II Award to its Honours
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PrincipalED has earned further regional recognition, winning a prestigious Best of District II Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
Tiffany RAMSUBICK'04 on Staying True to Yourself
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When Tiffany RAMSUBICK'04 arrived at Branksome Hall in Grade 7, she felt like a fish out of water.
NYTimes Journalist Elizabeth DIAS’04 Returns to Branksome for PrincipalED Season 3 Premiere
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Premiere In the Season 3 premiere of PrincipalED, Principal Grace McCallum sits down with Elizabeth DIAS’04—national religion correspondent for "The New York Times" and co-author of "The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America."
Branksome Hall Hosts ‘200 Women’ Canadian Premiere
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This fall, Branksome Hall proudly hosts the Canadian premiere of 200 Women: Who Will Change the Way You See the World, celebrating the global portrait exhibition’s 10th anniversary.
Branksome’s Noodle Program Evolves: From Selling Fast to Solving Problems
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Now anchored in its new headquarters in iCAST, Noodle is introducing some of its most significant changes yet, moving participants from high-volume product sales to developing true entrepreneurial and design thinking.
2026 Installation Speech
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Today, we do something important. We formally recognize those who have chosen to step forward and lead. And this year, I want to begin by remembering someone who understood deeply what it means to use your voice, to challenge what needs challenging, and to create space for others to lead.
Branksome Arts Students Cast in Mirvish Production of 13 Going on 30: The Musical
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Two Branksome Hall students are stepping into the spotlight on a major professional stage. Grade 10 student Shazdeh and Grade 8 student Zoë have both been cast in the upcoming Mirvish production of 13 Going on 30: The Musical, which runs from December 1, 2026 to January 24, 2027.
Branksome Hall Opens Canada’s First K–12 Centre for Girls in STEM, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and the Arts
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What if a student could learn physics by working backstage in a theatre, develop a business idea and prototype it down the hall, or move from coding a robot to producing a podcast, all in the same school day?
A Branksome Homecoming: Welcoming Kathryn Barnes, Deputy Principal
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Kathryn Barnes has officially started her role as Branksome’s new Deputy Principal, marking a meaningful return for an educator whose personal and professional roots run deep within the school’s community.
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Earlier this week, Sasha DARLING`87 joined us for our Remembrance Day Assemblies, sharing about her service as Honorary Colonel for the 48th Highlanders of Canada. She connected her experience to Branksome Hall through the kilts, the importance of working together with others to make a difference, and through the long enduring bonds formed with your community. She also spoke of the importance of acknowledging the sacrifices of those who serve and to continue to strive for peace in their honour.
Thank you Sasha for sharing your stories and perspective on this important day with our community and for your many years of service to our country.
The Middle and Senior School Assembly concluded with a vocal performance of "For the Fallen" by Mark Sirett, a candle lighting ceremony and a moment of silence led by Grade 11 student Charlotte, who played "The Last Post" and "Reveille" on the trumpet.
#LestWeForget #BranksomeHall #BranksomeHallAlums #KeepWellTheRoad #RemembranceDay
On October 16, 2026, more than 270 students and teacher delegates from 15 public and independent schools across the Greater Toronto Area gathered at Branksome Hall’s iCAST building for the tenth annual Toronto Youth STEM & Innovation Conference (TYSIC). 💡
Organized by a student executive team from across the GTA, including Branksome Hall students Alyssa and Esther, TYSIC brought together participants to explore emerging ideas, celebrate innovation and connect with like-minded peers.
Read the full news story at the link in bio.
#BranksomeInnovation #GirlsinSTEM #iCAST #innovation #futureinnovators
Writer-in-Residence Sheila Heti was on campus last week for part three of her Grade 11 Literary Arts mini-unit! The class joined Ms. Heti in the iCAST Ideation Garage to discuss journaling and explore prompts for written lists such as "everything I know for sure about relations between human beings" and "everything I know for sure about myself." 📝
Ms. Heti`s office hours have also been a resounding success. She reflects: "I am completely mesmerized by the girls. Each comes with such a different question and energy. I am so happy to be here at Branksome!"
We thank all our Make Way donors whose generosity funded our unique Experts-in-Residence program. Ms. Heti is among the first of many exceptional mentors to come, sharing relevant, real-world professional excellence with our students.
#WriterinResidence #SheilaHeti #Creativity #BranksomeInnovation #iCAST #MakeWay
What`s the heart of Branksome? Our community! And they`re stepping into the frame to invite you to Choose Your Impact.
Our Annual Fund launches today! New this year: more ways to direct your giving to what matters most to you. Explore the opportunities and find your inspiration.
Watch the video. Spot a familiar face. Picture the difference you can make. Every gift, of every size, helps our students thrive.
Choose your impact at the link in our bio. 🧑🎨🏃♀️
#ChooseYourImpact #BranksomeHall #AnnualFund
Why do our students love Branksome? We asked them to tell us their favourite things about their BH journeys. While each student has their own unique story to tell, it all comes back to one thing: at Branksome, our students can be whoever they want to be!
Stay tuned for more from our student profile series. 💚🎥
#BranksomeHall #BranksomeSpirit #fiercelyIndependent #IndependentSchool #TorontoSchool
What a week, Branksome! 🐸 Athletics have been on our minds as we wrapped up a phenomenal fall season. Whether you competed on the lake, field, pool or court, we are so proud of you, Highlanders! 🏆 Monday`s Assembly celebrated BH athletics and we heard from our Grade 11 Great World Race competitor, Ingrid. 🏃♀️ The Athletics Council also put on a stylish fashion show to promote winter sports teams. 🤩
#Branksomehall #girlsinsport #proudofyou #greatworldrace #777 #CISAA
@branksomehighlanders
Training for seven marathons is no easy task! Join Ingrid as she walks us through a typical day in her life training for the Great World Race. 🏃♀️
Next week, Ingrid departs for Cape Town for this incredible challenge alongside her father, Dr. Greg Wells, inspiring our community along the way and potentially setting a Guinness World Record! She would love to bring a piece of Branksome with her and invites you to submit a motivational song for her BH playlist.
Submit your song at the link in bio. 🎶
#branksomehall #GreatWorldRace #777 #goIngrid #girlsinsport
Exciting news! The PrincipalED podcast has won a Best of CASE District II award in the Communications (Podcasts) category! 🎙️
Conferred by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, this peer-recognized distinction celebrates excellence, strategic vision and compelling storytelling in educational advancement. District II is one of CASE’s largest and most competitive regions across North America, showcasing best practices across independent schools, colleges and universities.
Being recognized by regional peers showcases Branksome’s ongoing commitment to excellence in educational advancement, strengthening community connections and furthering our mission to support our students as they learn, grow and lead.
Watch past episodes at the link in bio.
#branksomehall #BranksomeInnovation #BranksomePride #CASED2 #PrincipalEd #podcast
@CASEAdvance
The holiday magic is back! ✨🎄
Branksome families are warmly invited to our second annual Christmas Celebration and Tree-Lighting Ceremony on November 21! Enjoy a visit with Santa 🎅, a hot chocolate station ☕, festive photo ops 📸 and hands-on holiday activities for all ages.
Check your email for RSVP details and join us to kick off the holiday season!
#BranksomeHall #BranksomeSpirit #HolidayMagic #TreeLighting #ChristmasCelebration
What a week, Branksome! 🐸 We welcomed more than 1,000 guests to our three lively Open Houses 🏠, celebrated Halloween with creative costumes 🎃 and Junior School Faculty were joined by educator Trevor MacKenzie for professional development 💡.
#BranksomeHall #TGIF #Halloween #OpenHouse
Circle of Excellence Award
The PrincipalED podcast has won a Silver 2026 Circle of Excellence Award from CASE.
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Silver Prix d'Excellence
The PrincipalED podcast has won a silver CCAE 2026 Prix d'Excellence Award in the Best Podcast category.
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Bronze Prix d'Excellence
Branksome Hall's website has won a bronze CCAE 2026 Prix d'Excellence Award in the Best Website category.
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Web Excellence Awards
The BH website has won two 2026 Web Excellence Awards (Education/School & University).
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