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.
Branksome Hall
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
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.
Branksome Hall’s Leap Towards Innovation with Kimberly BROOKER Carter’96
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As alum Kimberly BROOKER Carter’96, the school’s new Interim Deputy Principal, says, “We are focusing on creating opportunities for critical thinking, active learning and resiliency.”
Cristina Coraggio Honoured Among Top Women Leaders of 2025
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Cristina Coraggio, Branksome Hall's Chief Advancement and Engagement Officer, has been named one of The Top Women Leaders of 2025 by Women We Admire, a prestigious recognition celebrating visionary and empathetic leadership.
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What a week, Branksome! 🐸 The whole-school came together for Assembly on Monday with presentations from SK, Grade 3 and Grade 6 students! 🎤 Grade 7s designed, modelled and toured virtual community gardens using VR, 🪴 and JK students embarked on their first-ever field trip to Evergreen Brick Works! 💚
#branksomehall #TGIF #branksomespirit #girlsinSTEAM
It`s a small world, after all! Speaking French and being Head Prefect aren`t the only things connecting CK and Emmi. Watch as they find out in real time that they both went to school in Switzerland!🇨🇭
@principaledpod
#branksomehall #PrincipalEDpod #itsasmallword #headprefecteffect
Join Admissions and Assemblies Prefect Poppy for a mini-tour of Branksome Hall`s campus and get a peek into student life! Explore our Junior, Middle and Senior Schools and discover the innovative spaces designed for learning and collaboration. 💡
🔗 Ready to see yourself thriving at Branksome? Visit the link in bio to learn more and apply by December 1!
#BranksomeHall #GirlsSchool #IBWorldSchool #TorontoSchools #IndependentSchool
Grade 6 students embraced the wild at Norval Outdoor School last week! Learning how to build fires, completing challenging ropes courses and making apple cider were all on the agenda for this exciting adventure! 🌲💚
#branksomehall #branksomespirit #outdoorlearning
What’s the “head prefect effect”? How does Branksome Hall build leaders? The latest PrincipalED episode features an inspiring intergenerational dialogue between current Head Prefect Emmi Murphy Ives and former Head Girl and acclaimed attorney CK PURKS Hoffler’80, as they discuss what it means to be part of the school`s legacy of leadership.
Tune in as they debunk common misconceptions about girls’ schools, share how Branksome fosters a sense of empowerment, and reveal how they’ve overcome their biggest fears.
Listen to the full episode on Apple or Spotify or watch on YouTube at the link in bio.
#BranksomeHall #PrincipalED #BranksomeHallAlum #Leadership #Podcast
@branksomehallalums
The application deadline for 2026 entry for Day students is less than a week away, on December 1‼️
Visit the link in our bio to find out more about our admissions process and how to apply. You can also always email admissions@branksome.on.ca with any questions.
We can`t wait to `make way` for our new students this fall! 💚
What a week, Branksome! 🐸 Monday`s Senior & Middle School Assembly was a celebration of sport, honouring our athlete of the season and cheering on teachers who competed in a basketball shooting competition! Junior School students programmed Sphero robots and heard author Dav Pilkey speak at UCC. Finally, our Rotman @ Slingshot program held their first on-campus session this week!
#branksomehall #TGIF #branksomespirit #girlsinsport #DavPilkey
We kicked off the holiday season with our Christmas Celebration and Tree-Lighting Ceremony last weekend! 🎄🎁 Community members had fun sipping hot chocolate, decorating cookies and carolling. We even got a head start in getting our wish lists to Santa who dropped by for a visit! 🎅🏻
#branksomehall #happyholidays #hohoho #alliwantforchristmas
It`s been a busy fall term in Debate and Public Speaking! Some highlights include:
⭐️ Sienne, Katie and Athena competed at the International Independent School Public Speaking Championships in Portland where they placed seventh, ninth and 11th, respectively.
⭐️ Amira, Leila, Joyce, Áine and Eden performed beautifully at the Magnum Opus Showcase at Carnegie Hall.
⭐️ Kaya and Janelle competed in the Ontario British Parliamentary Debate Championships and finished 11th overall. They also competed at the National British Parliamentary Debate Championships, where they made it to the semi-finals!
Congrats to our incredible debaters and public speakers!
#branksomehall #branksomepride #greatdebate #speakyourmind
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📸 Magnum Opus photos by Richard Termine (@richardtermine)
When CK met Emmi. 💚 Grace chats about all things leadership with current Head Prefect Emmi and former Head Girl and acclaimed attorney CK PURKS Hoffler’80 in our new PrincipalED podcast episode, dropping Tuesday! 🎙️
#BranksomeHall #PrincipalED #BranksomeHallAlum #Leadership #Podcast
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