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 HALLApplications for 2027โ28 Now Open!
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 studentโs unique strengths and assets.
Our IB Advantage
Primary Years Programme JKโGr. 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. 7โ10
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. 11โ12
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
16โ22 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.
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
Millaโs 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
Millaโs goal is to become one of the few female pilots in the industry.
Meet AlumHeadlines from Campus
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 DIASโ04 Returns to Branksome for PrincipalED Season 3 Premiere
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- 2 min read
Premiere In the Season 3 premiere of PrincipalED, Principal Grace McCallum sits down with Elizabeth DIASโ04โnational religion correspondent for "The New York Times" and co-author of "The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America."
Branksome Hall Hosts โ200 Womenโ 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 exhibitionโs 10th anniversary.
Branksomeโs Noodle Program Evolves: From Selling Fast to Solving Problems
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- 4 min read
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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- 6 min read
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 Zoรซ 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 Canadaโs First Kโ12 Centre for Girls in STEM, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and the Arts
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- 5 min read
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 Branksomeโs new Deputy Principal, marking a meaningful return for an educator whose personal and professional roots run deep within the schoolโs community.
Remembering Aija Zommers, History Teacher and Head Debate Coach
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Branksome Hall remembers former educator and debate coach Aija Zommers, celebrating her decades of dedication to public speaking, critical thought, and student mentorship.
PrincipalED Podcast Wins Silver 2026 CASE Circle of Excellence Award
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Branksome Hall has won a Silver 2026 Circle of Excellence Award from The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) the PrincipalED podcast.
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What a week, Branksome! ๐ธ We welcomed more than 1,000 guests to our three lively Open Houses ๐ , celebrated Halloween with creative costumes ๐ and Junior School Faculty were joined by educator Trevor MacKenzie for professional development ๐ก.
#BranksomeHall #TGIF #Halloween #OpenHouse
Congratulations to our colleagues who completed either the half or full Toronto Waterfront Marathon this month: Ms. Liu, Mr. Porter, Ms. Hamilton, Ms. Troy, Mr. Narancsik and Mr. Moody. ๐
We are so proud of you!
@branksomehighlanders
#TOwaterfront42K #chooseTOrun #BranksomeAthletics #BranksomePride
What a conversation! ๐ฌ
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Branksome on Bay for an inspiring evening exploring the future of work, technology and how we prepare girls to thrive.
A big thank you to our panelists Ben Watsa, Jessica Sy Tan and Carlee OLSENโ18, moderator and Board Chair Daniel Moore and Deloitte for hosting us. Weโre grateful to our Prefects, Leila and Athena, our Noodle students, and Annual Fund co-chairs Beth Corcoran, Phiona Leung and Bina Shah for their engagement.
One key takeaway? The human in the loop can never be replaced. At Branksome, our girls are developing critical thinking, creativity, judgment and empathy to shape the futureโnot just adapt to it.
#BranksomeHall #BranksomeOnBay #FutureReady
The Re:Solved 2027 online Public Speaking Competition for students from around the world ages 13 to 18 is now open for submissions! ๐ค
This year`s topic:
Referring to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, answer the question: How does understanding the past help us solve the problems of the present?
Finalists will win scholarship awards and be flown to Toronto to compete, with hotel, airfare and food expenses covered.
Video submissions are due December 15, 2026. Click the link in bio for more information.
@msgracenolan
"Be brave enough to be yourself. Curious enough to listen. Compassionate enough to include. And wise enough to know that you will never lead alone." ๐
We are feeling especially inspired by Principal Grace McCallum`s Installation speech this Women`s History Month. Her address reminds us what it means to be a strong female leader, drawing on wisdom from feminist icon Gloria Steinem.
Read her full address at the link in bio.
#WomensLeadership #WomensHistoryMonth #SheCan #EmpoweringGirls
Students have been letting their creativity fly in iCAST!
Across the Shops, Hubs, Noodle HQ and Media Studio, Grade 6 students designed model gliders, Grade 8s rendered 3D models of plant and animal cells, and our Grade 5s explored light and sound through hands-on experimentation! ๐งฌโ๏ธ๐ก
#BranksomeHall #iCAST #Innovation #GirlsinSTEAM
What are the trends shaping the future of independent school education? What`s some advice for families researching which school to send their child to? Principal Grace McCallum answers these questions for Our Kids in a new video.
๐ Visit the link in bio to watch now.
#branksomehall #ourkidsnet #independentschool #torontoschool
@ourkidsnet
Questions about attending Branksome Hall? Join us for one of our Conversation Corners!
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Save the date:
Financial Assistance | Nov. 2 at 7:00 p.m. EST (Virtual)
Grades 7 & 9 | Nov. 18 at 10:00 a.m. EST (In-Person)
JK to Grade 1 | Nov. 25 at 10:00 a.m. EST (In-Person)
Boarding | Dec. 2 at 8:00 a.m. EST (Virtual)
Meet members of our faculty and administration, as well as current parents and students. Information about our academic programs, community of care, student life and financial supports will be shared.
Register now at the link in bio!
#branksomehall #independentschool #conversationcorner #Torontoschool
We canโt wait to meet you! ๐
Branksome is at the Our Kids Private School Expo today. Hope to see you there!
๐Roy Thomson Hall
๐๏ธ Saturday, October 24
๐ 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
@ourkidsnet
Opportunity. ๐ Confidence. ๐ช Pizza. ๐
What do these all have in common? They`re the words that come to mind when our new students describe their first year Branksome Hall! Register for next week`s Open Houses and come meet this "awesome," "cool" and "creative" community!
Visit the link in bio to register today.
#BranksomeHall #Admissions #OpenHouse #Torontoschool #IndependentSchool #BranksomeSpirit
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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