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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
An emphasis on international-mindedness and intercultural understanding, providing context for young women to lead in a complex, interdisciplinary, globally connected adult world.
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 M+ In scholarships awarded to 2025 grads
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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Meet the Branksome Hall students and alums learning the skills to change the world.
She leads on the water and in the community. Duke is just the beginning.
Meet Alum
She built a home away from home, and a voice that reaches far beyond it.
Meet Student
She built two apps by Grade 6. Her next big idea is already loading.
Meet Student
Fluent in debate. Bound for biomedical discovery.
Meet Alum
She leads on the water and in the community. Duke is just the beginning.
Meet Alum
She built a home away from home, and a voice that reaches far beyond it.
Meet Student
She built two apps by Grade 6. Her next big idea is already loading.
Meet Student
Fluent in debate. Bound for biomedical discovery.
Meet Alum
By Melanie CHANDLER Jacksonโ74 Neat as a hoop shot on the Branksome basketball court, the philosopher Heraclitus scored the most accurate ever take on life: that the one constant is […]
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. The award highlights leaders who have successfully navigated complex challenges, cultivated inclusive teams and driven long-term growth.
Branksome Hall is once again at the forefront of educational innovation, as highlighted in the Season 2 premiere of the PrincipalED podcast. The episode, titled "Innovation in Action: Building the Future at Branksome Hall," was recorded live at the University of Torontoโs new Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus (the second event in Branksomeโs Innovation in Action series).
Branksome Hall is proud to announce that Debate Coach and faculty member Grace Nolan has won the prestigious Willis S. McLeese Award. The award, named in recognition of McLeese's immense contribution to Canadian debating, is presented to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to debate within their jurisdiction. Ms. Nolan received the honour for her dedication to Branksome's Debate Team and the remarkable achievement of coaching two back-to-back World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Champions (WIDPSC) in 2024 and 2025.
In a recent episode of the LearnIt Podcast, Branksome Hall Principal Grace McCallum shared the story behind her leadership journey.
Branksome Hall has launched its newly redesigned website, marking a major milestone in the schoolโs digital evolution.
In theย final episodeย of Season 1 ofย PrincipalED, Grace McCallum welcomes Hayley AvRUSKINโ87โ Branksome Hall alum, long-serving school counsellor, dedicated coach and co-founder of Letโs Grow Learning and Living Hub for adults with complex disabilities.
Branksome Hall is pleased to announce the following interim leadership appointments for the 2025-26 school year.
In theย latest episodeย ofย PrincipalED, Grace McCallum sits down with Senior & Middle School Science teacher Mujib Ahmadiy.
The PrincipalED podcast has just released its fifth episode, "Fertility Education and Empowerment with Dr. Kaajal Abrol."
Each day, more than 900 students benefit from your generosity.
At Branksome Hall, weโre not just enriching studentsโ minds โ weโre giving them minds of their own, so they can challenge the status quo, set new standards and carve their own path to success.
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ICYMI, check out the Toronto Star article about cutting-edge spaces in independent schools! The piece highlights Branksome Hall`s new iCAST building, a facility focused on interdisciplinary learning, entrepreneurship and creative uses of technology.
"We want all girls at every age and stage to see themselves as leaders in innovation and STEM," notes Megan McKellar, Associate Director of Curricular Innovation.
This new space is a symbol for what`s possible in education and a testament to our commitment to providing our girls with the skills, confidence and mindset they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Read more at the link in bio.
#branksomehall #iCAST #Noodle #innovation #EmpoweringGirls #futureinnovators
Thanks to your incredible support, weโre getting even closer to bringing iCAST to life for our students. Hereโs a look at the exciting progress that has been made since our last update ๐๏ธ:
๐จ Sealing of the exterior of the building
๐จ Tension Grid construction underway
๐จ Landscaping work beginning at ground level
๐จ East elevation construction connecting iCAST to 10 Elm
๐จ Bleacher seating installed in the Pitch Space
๐จ Boarding and wall installation in the Ideation Garage and Studio Theatre
Thanks to all of our Make Way campaign donors, whose generosity is the bedrock of this incredible project. We thank all who are leaving their legacy with our Stepping Stones Donor Wall and Alum Donor Wall, or who have made a gift to help transform the face of girls` education in Canada. And weโre not done yet!
To learn more about iCAST and get involved in the Make Way campaign, visit the link in bio.
At Branksome Hall, we believe in the power of words. We are thrilled to be featured in a recent Toronto Star article highlighting our top-tier debating and public speaking programs and the success of our students on a global stage. ๐
Debate teaches students to listen patiently, think critically and to consider different stakeholders in their argumentation. As head debate coach Grace Nolan notes, these skills are invaluable for navigating an age of information overload, helping students filter out the noise and get to the heart of what matters.
Branksome Hall`s commitment to debate extends beyond our school. We are proud to host Re:Solved, a free online worldwide tournament that brings students from around the globe to Toronto to compete.
We are so proud of the students who have made their mark and continue to elevate the art of debate. ๐
#branksomehall #branksomeinnovation #branksomepride #debate
On September 12, more than 1,000 students, parents, faculty, staff, alums and friends gathered to celebrate the start of the new school year at our Welcome Back party. โ๏ธ
Highlights included roaring Clan cheers, a dance-along with Raptors dancer Mani Singh and a dunk tank that had the whole crowd cheering. We also raised our glasses to celebrate a truly incredible milestone: $38.55 million raised to date for the Make Way Campaignโand counting!
Thank you to our students, parents and alums who volunteered; to our Campaign Cabinet for their leadership; to our generous donors who came out for a special reception; and to our sponsors who made the day exceptional. ๐
@branksomehallaalums
#BranksomeHall #BranksomeSpirit #MakeWay #EmpoweringGirls
What a week, Branksome! ๐ธ We celebrated student leadership at the Grade 6 Installation Assembly and Senior & Middle School Installation Ceremony ๐, Ribbit made a surprise visit to the Junior School ๐ and we participated in the Terry Fox Run, raising awareness for a great cause๐โโ๏ธ.
The Senior & Middle School finished the week with the So You Think You Clan Dance competition! Huge congratulations to Scott Clan on their epic win! ๐
#branksomehall #TGIF #branksomespirit #weeklyroundup
@bhstudentleadership @bhclanstagram
What an afternoon! Last Friday, Branksomeโs Welcome Back event included a special donor reception to celebrate generosity at its finest.
With Prosecco, oysters and the electric sounds of Dr. Draw, we honoured our leadership donors ($15,000+) and their incredible support of Make Wayโa campaign fuelling student successโtoday and tomorrow.
As we enter the final stretch of Make Way, weโre filled with gratitude and excitement. Want to be part of this transformative moment? See the link in bio.
#MakeWayforBH #thankyoudonors #branksomehall #BranksomePride
Alicia turned a dorm room idea into a business and she`s not stopping there. ๐ก
Alicia has called Branksome Boarding home since Grade 8. From making friends across grades and exploring Toronto, to launching her own lip gloss business through Branksome`s Noodle program, Alicia has embraced every opportunity to grow. Whether on the ski hill, ultimate frisbee course or building her entrepreneurial dreams, sheโs excited to keep learning, connecting and creating her own path. ๐
Check out all of our student profiles at the link in bio.
@branksomenoodle @branksome_boarding
#branksomehall #BranksomePride #StudentSpotlight #useyournoodle #entrepreneurship
We`re thrilled to celebrate our very own Cristina Coraggio, Branksome Hall`s Chief Advancement and Engagement Officer, for being named one of The Top Women Leaders of 2025 by Women We Admire! ๐
This honour recognizes leaders who excel at fostering innovation, building inclusive teams, and leading with resilience and empathy. Cristina`s vision and dedication are a huge part of what makes our community so vibrant and strong. Join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved achievement!
Read our news story at the link in bio.
#WomenWeAdmire #Leadership #Education #BranksomeHall #Toronto
It`s National Coaches Week, Highlanders! Lets celebrate the incredible mentors who guide, inspire and champion our athletes every step of the way. Thank you coaches for the time, passion and dedication you put into helping our students grow on and off the field. โค๏ธ๐๐ค๐ค
#BranksomeHall #GoHighlanders #ThanksCoach #NationalCoachesWeek #redgreenblackwhite
We are celebrating Junior School Librarian Fatma Faraj! ๐
Fatma served as a jury member for this year`s Canadian Children`s Book Centre (CCBC) Book Awards, which celebrate the best in Canadian literature for young people. She helped to select the winners of the Arlene Barlin Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy. She is pictured here with some of the award-winning titles! ๐
#branksomehall #branksomepride #employeespotlight #makingadifference
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Land Acknowledgement
We wish to acknowledge this land on which Branksome operates. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional land of the Wendat, the Seneca and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and go to school on this land.*โจ
*The Land Acknowledgement may evolve as we honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous communities.
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