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)
910 Total enrolment, including 54 Boarding students
13 Countries represented by Boarding students
80+ Clubs, Athletic teams and community engagement opportunities
$6.2 M+ In scholarships awarded to 2026 grads
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.
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Branksome Hall’s campus is now closed for the long weekend. We wish all students, families and employees a restful and rejuvenating time off. Enjoy this opportunity to recharge and make the most of the fall season!
See you back on campus on Tuesday, October 13! 🍂
#branksomehall #fallingforfall #happythanksgiving #fallbreak
What a week, Branksome! 🐸 Grades 7–11 students wrapped up a phenomenal Week Without Halls experience today. Thank you to the @aliveoutdoorsinc staff and BH colleagues who helped make these trips so memorable! 🏕️
Congratulations to Grade 12 student Christina on her golfing success at the CISAA OFSAA qualifiers and at the 2026 Golf Ontario Women’s & Women’s Senior Four-Ball Championship⛳️ We are also proud of Grade 10 student Sarinah, who presented an abstract she co-authored with her father at the Thoracic Surgery Conference in New York. 👏 And Grade 1 students had a creative and thoughtful yoga session as part of their How We Express Ourselves Unit of Inquiry! 🧘♀️
Now anchored in iCAST, Branksome’s Noodle program has evolved to focus on true design thinking, innovation and sustainable impact. From spotting problems in Noodle Jr. to scaling ventures in the Accelerator, Branksome students learn by being entrepreneurs. Through hands-on experience, mentorship and sprints, they are turning bold ideas into action. 💡
Last week, Accelerator participants benefited from a workshop with Nuria Madrenas and Boyd Reid, Branksome`s Entrepreneurs in Residence, while students in the Incubator program had an Ask Me Anything session with alums Carlee OLSEN’18 and Naomi LAU’20.
This is only the beginning of a year-long journey. But if the opening sprint is any indication, this year`s student entrepreneurs are already learning to start where the best ventures do: with a problem worth solving and a drive for change.
Read the full news story at the link in bio.
#branksomehall #Noodle #iCAST #BranksomeInnovation
Week Without Halls has kicked off with great friends, fresh air and fun! The first day was filled with activities such as high ropes, canoeing and grade bonding for our Grades 7–11 students. 🛶 🌲 🏹
@aliveoutdoorsinc
#branksomehall #weekwithouthalls #adventure #branksomespirit #greatoutdoors
The energy in the Middle and Senior School Gym was unreal last Friday as we took part in our annual So You Think You Clan Dance competition! All eight Branksome Clans showed off their school spirit and incredible moves as they performed for their peers.
At the end of the day, Ross ❤️ won the dance competition with their marvellous moves! Our Clans also raised a phenomenal $29,452 in support of @kindredfoundationcanada. A shout-out to McLeod 🧡 for raising the most of all the Clans with $5,845.
#branksomehall #branksomespirit #SYTYCD #MovinandGroovin #kindredfoundation
@bhclanstagram @bhstudentleadership
We 💚 our teachers!
Happy World Teachers` Day to all of our extraordinary educators. From the classroom to the playground to the concert hall and beyond, we are so grateful for all that you do to help each student thrive at Branksome Hall. 🤗🧑🏫
#branksomehall #worldteachersday #ThankYouTeachers #YouRock
What a week, Branksome! 🐸 We honoured the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this week with a special Assembly and activities across campus where we listened, learned and discussed steps we can take to raise awareness and take action. 🧡 Today, students in the Junior School were thrilled to welcome Syrian author Danny Ramadan to read one of his books and learn about his immigration story. 📚
#BranksomeHall #Truth&Reconciliation #NDTR2026 #OrangeShirtDay #DannyRamadan #ReadMoreBooks
Applications to Branksome Hall are now open! 📝
Curious about applying? Swipe for important dates, ways to visit the campus to learn more and how to contact our Admissions team. Be sure to visit our Admissions page at the link in bio for more details.
We can`t wait to meet you! 💚
#BranksomeHall #Admissions #IndependentSchool #TorontoSchool #GirlsSchool #PrivateSchool
Leadership + Branksome Hall students = a powerful combination! 💚
Last week, we proudly honoured our student leaders at the 98th Middle and Senior School Installation Ceremony. Congratulations to each of our students holding a leadership position this year! Keep well the road, and keep colouring outside the crest!
#branksomehall #studentleadership #installation #proudofyou
Branksome Hall is proud to announce the renewal of our Apple Distinguished School designation from Sept. 2026–Dec. 2029! 💡🎓
This distinction celebrates our continuous innovation. We are thrilled to be part of a global network of over 1,000 schools in 40 countries using Apple technology to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning—and to be one of only two schools in the GTA with this designation.
Why Branksome was chosen:
💻 Our continuous innovation in using Apple technology
📱 Hands-on innovation across the school, including our Grade 8 Interdisciplinary Unit on app prototyping using vibe coding
🌟 Faculty leadership leveraging Apple tools to deepen critical thinking and creativity
#AppleDistinguishedSchools #branksomehall #BranksomeInnovation
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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