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 New Middle School Experience
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The Middle School model is distinctly designed for the unique social, cognitive and well-being needs of Grades 7 and 8 students, serving as a bridge as students transition from the Junior School into Grade 7, and preparing them to enter the Senior School with confidence.
Branksome Hall Website Wins Two 2026 Web Excellence Awards
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Branksome Hall has won two prestigious Web Excellence Awards, taking home top honours in both the Education and School & University categories.
Roads Less Travelled: Trailblazing Alums from the Class of 2011
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As we kick off Reunion Week, we’re delighted to bring you a special conversation on the PrincipalED podcast with two trailblazers from the Class of 2011: Bertilia Trieu and Jie Ying Wu.
Extra! Extra! Grade 5 Launches "The Ribbit Report"
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The Junior School's news landscape changed forever in October 2025 with the premiere of The Ribbit Report, a student-led broadcast produced by the Grade 5 class. The Ribbit Report is shared with Junior School students twice a month and focuses on a variety of local and global initiatives.
From JK to Graduation: A Full-Circle Celebration
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On April 15, 2026, Principal Grace McCallum’s home was filled with Branksome Hall’s ReadAcres graduating year students—those who began their journeys in Junior or Senior Kindergarten—sharing breakfast with the teachers who first welcomed them over a decade ago.
New Students Maia and Hayden on PrincipalED
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In the latest episode of PrincipalED, Grace sits down with two of our newest Junior School students to discuss their first year on campus.
Global Sustainability and Entrepreneur Alum is On a Roll with PlantPaper
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Branksome Hall alum Deeva GREEN'07 shares about her passion for sustainability and how her path after Branksome Hall led to developing an ecologically friendly toilet paper brand PlantPaper.
Scrubbing In: Innovative New Program Empowers Next Generation of Female Medical Leaders
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Twenty-two Branksome Hall students recently traded in their kilts for surgical scrubs at St. Michael’s Hospital as they explored a bold new pipeline for future medical leaders, providing them an unprecedented look at the grit, skill and leadership required to thrive in the operating room and beyond.
Honouring Branksome Hall’s 5th Principal Allison ROACH’51
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It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Allison ROACH’51 on April 18, 2026.
Grade 6 Golfer Audrey Lu Tees Off at Augusta National
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At just 12 years old, Branksome Hall Grade 6 student Audrey Lu has already made her mark on one of golf’s most iconic courses.
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How can schools teach the skills no algorithm can replace?
Beth Corcoran and Jon Newton gave to iCAST because they believe critical thinking, creativity, resilience and ethical decision-making are what will set the next generation apart, not just technical knowledge.
"One of the biggest shifts happening in organizations is that success increasingly depends on adaptability, learning agility, collaboration and innovation," says Beth.
For their daughters, iCAST isn`t just a new space. It`s a chance to move from passive learner to active contributor, to test ideas, embrace uncertainty and see themselves as capable of creating real change.
Their gift named the Media Lab Student Alcove, a place where ideas come to life.
Read the full story at the link in bio. There`s still time to join more than 2,000 community members and be part of this historic moment. Our Make Way campaign closes on June 30. Every gift counts.
As we look toward the 2026–27 school year, we are thrilled to share an update on the evolution of our Middle School program. 💚
Beginning July 1, 2026, Branksome will transition to a more specialized leadership structure. In her new role as Head of Middle School, Erika Lo will focus exclusively on the academic and personal growth of our Grades 7 and 8 students.
This shift is about creating a "school within a school" experience in the Middle School years, where every student is known, challenged and supported. The Middle School model is distinctly designed for the unique social, cognitive and well-being needs of Grades 7 and 8 students, serving as a bridge as students transition from the Junior School into Grade 7, and preparing them to enter the Senior School with confidence.
Learn more at the link in bio.
The final episode of PrincipalED Season 2 is here, and we’re going full circle with extraordinary math educator Edith Louie. 💚🧮 📐
🎙️ Tune in on Tuesday and spread the word!
#BranksomeHall #PrincipalED #Podcast #WomeninSTEM #teachersrock
We are excited to host a series of professional development IB Summer Workshops this summer, designed to help educators bridge the gap between IB theory and impactful classroom practice! Across the PYP, MYP and DP frameworks, these sessions will dive into strategies that elevate student thinking, enhance curriculum design and refresh the teaching toolkit.
Swipe through the carousel to explore this summer`s lineup of workshops.
🔗 For dates, session details and registration, visit the link in our bio!
To kick off Reunion Weekend, we were delighted to welcome back alums from the graduating class of class of 1986 and earlier for our annual Decades Lunch on Friday afternoon. 💚
The gathering offered an opportunity to reconnect with classmates, explore the campus alongside our Student Ambassadors and hear the latest Branksome Hall updates from Principal Grace McCallum.
From shared memories to new conversations, it was a joyful afternoon celebrating the lasting bonds of the Branksome community.
#BHReunion2026 #KeepWellTheRoad #BranksomeHallAlums
The Middle School was bursting with talent on May 27 as Grades 7–8 hosted "The Golden Hour" Middle School Arts celebration! Students showed their parents the progress they`ve made in their Visual Arts, Theatre and Music classes with energetic performances throughout the night. It was amazing seeing the passion and effort each student put into their performances. Brava! 🎨🎭🎶
#BranksomeHall #Arts #Theatre #VisualArt #Music #Dance
@branksomevisualarts @branksome_dance @branksome_music
Red, green, black and white! Our spring athletes wrapped up another stellar season for the Highlanders. Huge congratulations to our Golf, Rowing, Rugby, Tennis, Track & Field, Softball and Frisbee teams! ❤️💚🖤🤍
#BranksomeHall #GoHighlanders #redgreenblackwhite #gogirls #girlsinsport
@branksomehighlanders
Following their fantastic results at DECA in February, Grade 10 student Esther and Grade 11 student Maya attended the DECA ICDC (International Career Development Conference) in Atlanta in April.
Esther participated in the Ignite Leadership Development Academy, where she engaged with guest speakers and business industry professionals, and Maya competed in the Accounting Applications Series against 200 other students from across the world. Both students enjoyed practising their networking and marketing skills in the pin trading activities throughout the week, and received high scores in their respective competitive categories, with Maya placing fourth overall!
A special thank you to Ms. Su, Ms. Ketchum and Ms. Tateishi for their mentorship and leadership!
#BranksomeHall #DECA #ICDC #gogirls
What a week, Branksome! 🐸 Grade 2 students learned about what makes a healthy ecosystem at Norval Outdoor School 🌎, Grade 4 students extracted DNA from strawberries in the iHub 🍓 and Spanish classes were delighted to welcome Bolivian musician Willy Rios for a workshop 🎶.
#BranksomeHall #TGIF #thegreatoutdoors #walkingonsunshine #WillyRios #BranksomePride
Eight students in Grades 9-10 embarked on an epic Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey this spring with @aliveoutdoorsinc! On their four-day trip, the students paddled, portaged, built fires, cooked outdoors and camped in tents. Despite the rain and cold temperatures, they demonstrated incredible resilience while building community and creating lasting memories together. 🏕️💚
A special thank you to Ms. Lock, Nurse Mallory and the Alive Outdoors team for mentoring our students on this special experience!
#BranksomeHall #proudofyou #dukeofed #canoetrip
2026 Web Excellence Award
Branksome Hall has won two prestigious Web Excellence Awards, taking home top honours in both the Education and School & University categories. Read more here.
