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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 HALL

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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
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Branksome BY THE NUMBERS

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1903 Branksome established

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16–22 Average class size

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$1.5 M Available in financial assistance

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249+ Employees (26 per cent have been at Branksome for over 10 years)

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910 Total enrolment, including 54 Boarding students

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13 Countries represented by Boarding students

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80+ Clubs, Athletic teams and community engagement opportunities

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$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.

About iCAST

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MAKE WAY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

Meet the Branksome Hall students and alums learning the skills to change the world.

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MEET
JAIME

She leads on the water and in the community. Duke is just the beginning.

Meet Alum
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MEET TITOLUWA

She built a home away from home, and a voice that reaches far beyond it.

Meet Student
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MEET
ELPIDA

She built two apps by Grade 6. Her next big idea is already loading.

Meet Student
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Faith

Fluent in debate. Bound for biomedical discovery.

Meet Alum
A woman stands smiling with one hand on her hip, wearing a short, black, polka dot dress and white sneakers. The image is in black and white with a white outline around her.

MEET
JAIME

She leads on the water and in the community. Duke is just the beginning.

Meet Alum
A smiling girl in a school uniform with a blazer and plaid skirt stands pointing both index fingers upward.

MEET TITOLUWA

She built a home away from home, and a voice that reaches far beyond it.

Meet Student
A child in a school uniform with a blazer, tie, pleated skirt, knee-high socks, and dress shoes stands with hands on hips, smiling confidently. The image is in black and white.

MEET
ELPIDA

She built two apps by Grade 6. Her next big idea is already loading.

Meet Student
A smiling young woman standing with hands clasped, wearing a patterned dress, a light-colored cardigan, and sneakers. The image is in black and white with a white outline around her.

Faith

Fluent in debate. Bound for biomedical discovery.

Meet Alum

Headlines from Campus

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Grace McCallum on the LearnIt Podcast

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Principal
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In a recent episode of the LearnIt Podcast, Branksome Hall Principal Grace McCallum shared the story behind her leadership journey.

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Branksome Hall Unveils New Website in Major Digital Refresh

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Innovation
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Branksome Hall has launched its newly redesigned website, marking a major milestone in the school’s digital evolution.

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A Life of Purpose with Hayley AvRUSKIN’87 on the PrincipalED Podcast

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Community Engagement
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In theΒ final episodeΒ of Season 1 ofΒ PrincipalED, Grace McCallum welcomes Hayley AvRUSKIN’87β€” Branksome Hall alum, long-serving school counsellor, dedicated coach and co-founder of Let’s Grow Learning and Living Hub for adults with complex disabilities.

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Interim Leadership Appointments for 2025-26 School Year

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Branksome Hall is pleased to announce the following interim leadership appointments for the 2025-26 school year.

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PrincipalED Podcast: Science Teacher Mujib Ahmadiy’s Journey from Kabul to the Classroom

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DEI
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In theΒ latest episodeΒ ofΒ PrincipalED, Grace McCallum sits down with Senior & Middle School Science teacher Mujib Ahmadiy.

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Fertility Education with Dr. Kaajal Abrol on the PrincipalED Podcast

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Principal
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The PrincipalED podcast has just released its fifth episode, "Fertility Education and Empowerment with Dr. Kaajal Abrol."

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Celebrating the Class of 2025

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IB/Academics
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As we get ready to celebrate Graduation today, we want to congratulate our Class of 2025. GYs, while your time at Branksome is almost at its end, you have made such an incredible impact on our school and community.

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Deputy Principal Amanda Kennedy Appointed Head of Holy Trinity School

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Congratulations to Amanda Kennedy, Deputy Principal, who is leaving Branksome Hall after 14 years of warm-hearted, impactful leadership to join Holy Trinity School.

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Branksome Hall has appointed Dr. Yasmin Razack as its new Head, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, effective August 5.

Dr. Yasmin Razack Appointed Head, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Branksome Hall is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Yasmin Razack as the school’s new Head, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), following a comprehensive search process.

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From Outdoor Enthusiast to Lunar Geologist

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This year is the Class of 2020's first Reunion, so we're catching up with what they've been up to. This week, we’re talking with Katie KOSCHE’20 all about their academic and outdoor adventures!

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Each day, more than 900 students benefit from your generosity.

At Branksome Hall, we’re not just enriching students’ minds – we’re giving them minds of their own, so they can challenge the status quo, set new standards and carve their own path to success.

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We are so proud of Grade 11 student Cici for placing 77th out of 4,981 in the Avogadro Waterloo Contest for Chemistry!

Congratulations for making it into the top 2%! You are a science star. ⭐️

#branksomehall #girlsinstem #chemistryrocks

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We are so proud of Grade 11 student Cici for placing 77th out of 4,981 in the Avogadro Waterloo Contest for Chemistry! Congratulations for making it into the top 2%! You are a science star. ⭐️ #branksomehall #girlsinstem #chemistryrocks

The Branksome Hall Highlanders are taking on the @havergal_gators in a spirited showdown under the stadium lights! Start the celebration early with a high-energy pep rally outside the AWC Dining Hall. Show your Highlanders pride and get fired up before the big game. πŸ’š

πŸ“… Friday, September 26
πŸ“£ Pre-game pep rally at 5:00 p.m. (Branksome Hall)
⚽ Game kickoff at 7:00 p.m. (Havergal College)

Senior & Middle School students and parents, as well as faculty and staff, are invited to be part of this night of school spirit. Bring your friends, wear your green and cheer loudly. This is not just a game; it is a historic moment for girls’ athletics.

Check your email to register!

@branksomehighlanders
#soccer #gohighlanders #girlsinsport #gogirls

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The Branksome Hall Highlanders are taking on the @havergal_gators in a spirited showdown under the stadium lights! Start the celebration early with a high-energy pep rally outside the AWC Dining Hall. Show your Highlanders pride and get fired up before the big game. πŸ’š πŸ“… Friday, September 26 πŸ“£ Pre-game pep rally at 5:00 p.m. (Branksome Hall) ⚽ Game kickoff at 7:00 p.m. (Havergal College) Senior & Middle School students and parents, as well as faculty and staff, are invited to be part of this night of school spirit. Bring your friends, wear your green and cheer loudly. This is not just a game; it is a historic moment for girls’ athletics. Check your email to register! @branksomehighlanders #soccer #gohighlanders #girlsinsport #gogirls

From the classroom πŸ“š to the golf course ⛳️, Audrey is swinging with purpose!

A passionate Grade 6 student at Branksome Hall and a rising star in the world of golf, Audrey is excited about new leadership opportunities in her final year in the Junior School. Whether she’s on the green or in the classroom, Audrey approaches everything with focus, optimism and a drive to grow.

Check out all of our student profiles at the link in bio.

@branksomehighlanders

#branksomehall #BranksomePride #StudentSpotlight #swingingwithpurpose

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From the classroom πŸ“š to the golf course ⛳️, Audrey is swinging with purpose! A passionate Grade 6 student at Branksome Hall and a rising star in the world of golf, Audrey is excited about new leadership opportunities in her final year in the Junior School. Whether she’s on the green or in the classroom, Audrey approaches everything with focus, optimism and a drive to grow. Check out all of our student profiles at the link in bio. @branksomehighlanders #branksomehall #BranksomePride #StudentSpotlight #swingingwithpurpose

Our Prefects are grooving into the new school year with their fun video, shared at Assembly this week! πŸ’ƒ

⭐️ Head Prefect - Emmi
⭐️ Admissions & Assemblies - Poppy
⭐️ Arts & Innovation - Shanela
⭐️ Athletics - Chelsea
⭐️ Boarding - Kaitlyn
⭐️ Clans - Marin
⭐️ Clubs - JJ
⭐️ Community Engagement - Hayley
⭐️ Junior School - Lola
⭐️ Middle School - Reese
⭐️ Social & Well-Being - Abby
⭐️ Student Government - Bronwyn

#firstdayofschool #branksomehall #schoolpride #youshouldbedancing

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Our Prefects are grooving into the new school year with their fun video, shared at Assembly this week! πŸ’ƒ ⭐️ Head Prefect - Emmi ⭐️ Admissions & Assemblies - Poppy ⭐️ Arts & Innovation - Shanela ⭐️ Athletics - Chelsea ⭐️ Boarding - Kaitlyn ⭐️ Clans - Marin ⭐️ Clubs - JJ ⭐️ Community Engagement - Hayley ⭐️ Junior School - Lola ⭐️ Middle School - Reese ⭐️ Social & Well-Being - Abby ⭐️ Student Government - Bronwyn #firstdayofschool #branksomehall #schoolpride #youshouldbedancing

Principal McCallum and her pup Maggie welcome you to a "pawsome" new year at Branksome Hall! πŸ’šπŸ“š 🐾

#branksomehall #backtoschool #principal #welcometobh

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Principal McCallum and her pup Maggie welcome you to a "pawsome" new year at Branksome Hall! πŸ’šπŸ“š 🐾 #branksomehall #backtoschool #principal #welcometobh

The dog days of summer may be over, but Maggie McCallum is wagging her tail with excitement for the new school year! 🐢

We hear she makes an appearance in Principal McCallum`s back-to-school video, premiering tomorrow morning! Stay tuned πŸŽ₯πŸ’š

#backtoschool #branksomehall #branksomespirit #dogsofbranksome

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The dog days of summer may be over, but Maggie McCallum is wagging her tail with excitement for the new school year! 🐢 We hear she makes an appearance in Principal McCallum's back-to-school video, premiering tomorrow morning! Stay tuned πŸŽ₯πŸ’š #backtoschool #branksomehall #branksomespirit #dogsofbranksome

And just like that, summer break is coming to an end! Enjoy the extra long weekend, and we cannot wait to see students back on campus next Wednesday, September 3! πŸ’šβ˜€οΈ

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And just like that, summer break is coming to an end! Enjoy the extra long weekend, and we cannot wait to see students back on campus next Wednesday, September 3! πŸ’šβ˜€οΈ

Address

Branksome Hall
10 Elm Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
M4W 1N4

Contact

1-416-920-9741
admissions@branksome.on.ca

Land Acknowledgement
We wish to acknowledge this land on which Branksome operates. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional land of the Wendat, the Seneca and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and go to school on this land.*


*The Land Acknowledgement may evolve as we honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous communities.

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