Boarding Program

Below are some essential steps when applying to Branksome Hall.

Plan Your Virtual Visit

This year, we will be offering prospective families opportunities to virtually visit our campus and to learn more about our school. If you are unable to attend the live event, we will share recordings on our website for you to view.

Virtual Tours
We are excited to announce that families may tour Branksome Hall anytime from the comfort of their own space. We are offering a self-guided 3D virtual tour of the AWC, Middle School and Senior School here.

Virtual Open Houses
Please join one of our Virtual Open Houses to learn more about our Middle and Senior School.

Lunch & Learn
The Admissions Office is open at noon on select Fridays for you to drop in and learn more about the admissions process, including grade level assessment plans and financial assistance opportunities for Grade 7 - 11.

Click on the dates below to join the Zoom call at the specific date and time.

Lunch & Learn - Friday, October 1 at 12:00 p.m.
Lunch & Learn - Friday, October 15 at 12:00 p.m.
Lunch & Learn - Friday, October 29 at 12:00 p.m.
Lunch & Learn - Friday, November 19 at 12:00 p.m.
Lunch & Learn - Friday, November 26 at 12:00 p.m.

Conversation Corners
Join members of our Faculty and Administration, as well as current parents, to learn more about our community of care, student life and academic support.

Please register for one of our Conversation Corners:
IB Advantage at Branksome Hall - Wednesday, October 20 at 10:00 a.m.
Boarding Virtual Conversation Corner - Tuesday, October 26 at 8:00 a.m.
Senior School Virtual Conversation Corner - Wednesday, November 17 at 10:00 a.m.
Middle School Virtual Conversation Corner - Wednesday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m.

Meet a Student Ambassador
Take advantage of the opportunity to meet with some of our current Student Ambassadors to ask questions and hear about their student experience.

Please register for one of the dates below
Meet a Student Ambassador - Tuesday, November 23 at 4:30 p.m.
Meet a Student Ambassador - Saturday, November 27 at 10:00 a.m.

Our Admissions team looks forward to answering any questions via phone or email, or you may book a virtual chat with us over Zoom. Please contact us at admissions@branksome.on.ca.

Interview

Once your application is submitted and all required documents are uploaded, a member of our Admissions team will reach out to schedule the interview over Zoom or other apps such as Skype, WeChat or FaceTime.

All report cards/transcripts must be submitted before the Admissions Office will schedule the interview.

Teacher Recommendation Forms

All boarding applicants must have their teachers complete and submit both a Math Teacher and English Teacher recommendation form.

Assessment:

Grade 7-8 Boarding applicants are required to participate in a Portfolio Share during the interview. Applicants can create a virtual portfolio to share in advance or during the virtual interview, or they may simply share articles during the virtual interview by holding items to the camera and describing for the interviewer. We want the portfolio to be an “All About Me” sharing of information that allows the interviewer to learn more about each student.

We require all Grade 9-11 Boarding applicants to either write our Branksome Hall Math and English Entrance Tests or submit their results of the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test). For more information on writing the SSAT, please visit the SSAT website. Students interested in the Branksome Hall Entrance Tests will complete the English portion during their interview and a separate date will be shared for the Math Test.

Upcoming Events

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Offer Day
2/25/2022 7:00 AM
Return of Offer
3/2/2022 12:00 PM

How to Apply

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Step 1

Applications for Fall 2022 are available now, apply here.
Step 2

Once your application is processed, you will be instructed to upload required application documents (report cards, birth certificate, passport, etc.) and book your family interview.
Step 3

Applications are due by Tuesday, December 1, 2021 and day school admissions decisions will be communicated on Friday, February 25, 2022. The application fee is payable online through the application system and the payment schedule is as follows:

Before November 1, 2021 - $200 CAD
November 2 - December 1, 2021 - $250 CAD
After December 1, 2021 - No fee to apply for Day applicants. If we are able to work with late applicants then there will be a charge of $300 CAD.