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
Explore all that Branksome has to offer. Learn about our school, join one of our events or take a virtual tour.
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
A True Kiwi-Canadian Experience
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Grade 12 athlete Sarah C. had the opportunity of a lifetime last summer when she was invited to play ice hockey in New Zealand with the women’s pro team, the Dunedin Thunder.
2025–26 Athletics Council: Fall Season Highlights
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Meet the 2025–26 Athletics Council! This dedicated group of students shares their most cherished memories from the recent fall sports season.
Helping Athletes Find Their Voice
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Katarina BITOVE’06 was curious. She’d noticed that, in his action-packed Instagram photos and videos, Canadian bobsledder Kenny M’Pindou never spoke.
CK & Emmi: The Head Prefect Effect on the PrincipalED Podcast
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This episode brings together current Head Prefect Emmi Murphy Ives and former Head Girl, acclaimed attorney and media legal analyst, CK PURKS Hoffler’80, to discuss what it means to be part of the school's legacy of leadership.
Lola’s Journey from JK to Junior School Prefect
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Grade 12 student Lola’s journey began 14 years ago, waiting at the Front Circle to pick up her older sisters, Maggi (Class of 2021) and Ruby (Class of 2023).
Flash Mobs and Friendship: Branksome Hall Asia Visit
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Each fall, Branksome Hall welcomes Grade 9 students from Branksome Hall Asia (BHA), our sister school on Jeju Island, South Korea, for a week of hands-on interdisciplinary learning.
The Sisterhood of Branksome Boarding on the PrincipalED Podcast
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Get ready for an engaging and intimate look at life within Branksome Hall's Boarding community.
Global Experiences Await Branksome Students
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Branksome Hall's Global Engagement program is a chance to explore the world, make new friends and live like a local in another country.
First Friday Night Lights Sparks Highlanders Spirit
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It was an exciting night full of school spirit on September 26, when the Branksome Hall Highlanders Senior Soccer team took on the Havergal Gators for Friday Night Lights.
Choosing Courage Over Comfort at Branksome’s 97th Installation
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On Thursday, September 18, the Senior & Middle School celebrated student leadership at the 97th Installation Ceremony. The event formally welcomed the new cohort of student leaders and set an inspiring tone for the 2025–26 academic year.
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Happy New Year from Branksome Hall! 🎆🥳
Wishing you a year of health, happiness and fulfilment.
The final throwback in our Best of 2025 countdown is Spirit Week! We loved seeing everyone release their inner Beyoncé during the lip sync, and hearing that proud Branksome spirit in your cheers! We can`t wait to see who wins in 2026!
Happy New Year, everyone! 🎆
#branksomehall #happynewyear #bestof2025 #branksomespirit
Happy New Year from Ribbit and Branksome Hall! Before the clock strikes midnight… There’s still time to make your gift, get your 2025 tax receipt and help power the next generation of changemakers.
Did you know…
⭐ You can give through employee giving programs (like United Way and Benevity)
⭐ Many employers will match your gift (doubling your impact!)
⭐ Gifts of stock offer additional tax advantages
And remember—every single gift makes a meaningful difference.
Ways to support:
⭐ iCAST Equipment Fund
⭐ Financial Assistance
⭐ Opportunity Fund
Check the link in bio to donate now.
We’re counting down to the New Year with our top five posts of 2025. Next, we’re looking back on our beautiful Graduation ceremony, a well-deserved send-off for the Class of 2025! We are so proud of every single one of our grads! 🎓💚
#branksomehall #keepwelltheroad #branksomehallalum #branksomepride
We’re counting down to the New Year with our top five posts of 2025. Number three was BIG. We were overjoyed when our very own Helen ZIOMECKI`25 was crowned champion of the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships! Not just Toronto. Not just Canada. The world! 🌎
We are so proud of Helen and the inspiring legacy she left at BH.
@Branksome_debate
#branksomehall #empoweringgirls #branksomehallalum #branksomepride
Hockey Day was a day to remember as we piled into Mattamy Arena to watch our Highlanders take on the Trinity College School Bears in an action-packed game. 🏒
P.S.: We won! 🎉
#branksomehall #branksomespirit #girlsinsport #hockey
@branksomehighlanders
What a year, Branksome! 🐸🗓️ Time flies when you’re having fun, and we’re counting down to the New Year with our top five posts of 2025, starting with the Grade 9 trip to South Korea!
We loved seeing our girls immerse themselves in the beautiful culture of South Korea as they tried new foods, visited Branksome Hall Asia, tried on gorgeous hanbok and so much more. 💜
#branksomehall #southkorea #branksomehallasaia #culturalexchange
After an action-packed fall term, the Branksome Hall campus is now closed for the Winter Break! We wish our community a joyful and relaxing holiday season, and look forward to seeing students back on campus on Tuesday, January 6! ❄️💚
What a week, Branksome! 🐸 The holiday cheer started off strong on Monday as Senior & Middle School students went head-to-head in the Clan Gingerbread House competition! Congratulations to McLeod Clan on their win! 🏆 Junior School students held their annual Holiday Market, where they packed 41 shoe boxes full of donations and raised more than $1,700 for The Shoebox Project. 💗 Back in the Senior School, Dance students held a showcase, the Arts Council held a festive coffee house and BHMUN had success at a MUN conference at Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute.
#branksomehall #TGIF #happy holidays
Sleigh bells were ringing and Branksome students were singing at this year`s Carol Service! We loved hearing the beautiful music of our JK to Grade 12 students. A huge thank you to our Music faculty for leading our students in this jolly celebration! @branksome_music💚🎶
#branksomehall #carolservice #deckthehalls
