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 student’s 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
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
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.
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She built a home away from home, and a voice that reaches far beyond it.
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She built two apps by Grade 6. Her next big idea is already loading.
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Fluent in debate. Bound for biomedical discovery.
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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
In the final episode of Season 1 of PrincipalED, Grace McCallum welcomes Hayley AvRUSKIN’87— Branksome Hall alum, long-serving school counsellor, dedicated coach and co-founder of Let’s 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 the latest episode of 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."
As we get ready to celebrate Graduation today, we want to congratulate our Class of 2025. GYs, while your time at Branksome is almost at its end, you have made such an incredible impact on our school and community.
Congratulations to Amanda Kennedy, Deputy Principal, who is leaving Branksome Hall after 14 years of warm-hearted, impactful leadership to join Holy Trinity School.
Branksome Hall is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Yasmin Razack as the school’s new Head, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), following a comprehensive search process.
This year is the Class of 2020's first Reunion, so we're catching up with what they've been up to. This week, we’re talking with Katie KOSCHE’20 all about their academic and outdoor adventures!
For episode four of the PrincipalED podcast, Principal Grace McCallum is joined by the inspirational Lori-Ann Muenzer, two-time Olympian.
After more than a decade off the pitch, Branksome Hall is bringing back rugby—and this time, it’s the fast-paced, electrifying version of the sport: rugby sevens.
Each day, more than 900 students benefit from your generosity.
At Branksome Hall, we’re not just enriching students’ minds – we’re 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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Pop, lock and drop it: Dance at Branksome for kids is launching this fall!
This new, co-ed, after-school dance program is led by @Manpreet.273, a professional dancer and member of the Toronto Raptors North Side Crew. Dance at Branksome will run from October 14 to December 9, 2025, and consist of Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop for ages 6–12, divided into three age groups.
If you’ve joined us for our summer dance camps, you already know how fun and inspiring it is to dance with Mani. He’s now bringing that same energy, passion and creativity to the school year!
Want early access and updates? Join our email list at the link in bio now—registration opens August 25!
Emancipation Day celebrates the abolition of the enslavement of Africans in various countries across the British Empire, including Canada. This day serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight for equality and justice and highlights the triumph of freedom.
It’s been a beautiful summer on campus! From pretty blooms to colourful chalk drawings, we`re enjoying every minute! ☀️
We were blown away by what our Slingshot participants were able to achieve in just two weeks! 🤩
The program`s first interactive showcase was held last Friday, where participants shared their projects, pitched innovative tech ideas and demonstrated their learning to friends and family. 💡
From sports to STEM and creative arts, our campers are having a blast at Branksome Hall Day Camps! 🎾🎨🤖
Congratulations to Sabrina SEVILLE’25 on being named to the Junior National Rowing Team for the third consecutive year! Sabrina is representing Canada at the inaugural International Rowing Challenge in Michigan this week.
Recently ranked the #1 junior coxswain in the country, she continues to make waves on and off the water. What an incredible achievement! All the best, Sabrina! 🇨🇦🚣♀️
Congratulations to Grade 11 student Cici on her outstanding performance in the 2025 Waterloo Physics Contest! Cici`s hard work and dedication have truly paid off, earning her the top spot at our school. Not only did she rank 1st 🥇 out of all BH students, but she also placed in the top 10% of contestants worldwide!
What better way to end our GY Spotlight series than with Sylvia, our very own Class of 2025 Valedictorian?
Sylvia is off to Cornell this fall, where she will be pursuing her passion for computer science. Sylvia’s love of playing video games such as Minecraft sparked her interests. The art of coding, app and game development fascinated her—she was amazed that people like her could create things like that. Feeling inspired, she applied for Cornell’s Computer Science program.
At Branksome, Sylvia was involved in student groups such as the Model United Nations Club and multiple STEM-related clubs. She loved that both clubs spurred her creativity and involved aspects of design. She credits these co-curriculars with pushing her towards her interests.
While she fell in love with the beautiful Cornell campus, her program and the promise of challenging academics, it was the overall feeling of the school that sealed the deal for Sylvia. “I visited the Cornell campus with some friends, and I really loved the spirit of the tour guides. They also have really good ice cream!” she remarked. In the fall, Sylvia can’t wait to meet new people from different backgrounds and spark new conversation topics.
Congratulations, Sylvia! We can’t wait to see what you create at Cornell this fall. 🎓💚
Our Grades 9–11 adventurers are back from an extraordinary trip to Costa Rica!
During their final week, students had a special goodbye celebration with their host families in Cañitas. Students enjoyed cooking and putting on performances! To finish off the trip, the girls spent the last few days in Santa Elena, where they played Bingo, celebrated Canada Day and trekked through the forest on suspended bridges.
A big thank you to Ms. Komendera and Mr. Amadio for chaperoning the trip, and to all of our host families for taking care of our students! We cannot wait to return next year for more adventures. 💚
We’re thrilled to announce that Branksome Hall has won Gold at the@ccaecanada Prix d’Excellence Awards for Best Fundraising Initiative for our Stepping Stones Donor Wall!
This national recognition from the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE) places us alongside, and ahead of, major post-secondary institutions, with the Silver and Bronze in our category awarded to universities across Canada.
Our heartfelt thanks to the Branksome families, alums and community members who have stepped up to support iCAST by securing their legacy in this meaningful way. Your generosity and belief in our vision of transformative girls` education is the reason for this success!
Check out our award-winning campaign and the full slate of 2025 winners at the links in our bio.
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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.*
*The Land Acknowledgement may evolve as we honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous communities.
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