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.
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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
$6.2 M+ In scholarships awarded to 2026 grads
IDEAS COME TO LIFE
Innovation in Action
Inspiring community and sparking interdisciplinary learning, Branksome Hall's Karen L. Jurjevich Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre embodies our commitment to arts and innovation, uniting scholars, experts and our community under one roof.
About iCAST
MAKE WAY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
Meet the Branksome Hall students and alums learning the skills to change the world.
Meet Elpida
She built two apps by Grade 6. Her next big idea is already loading.
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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 Milla
Milla’s goal is to become one of the few female pilots in the industry.
Meet Alum
Meet Elpida
She built two apps by Grade 6. Her next big idea is already loading.
Meet Student
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 Milla
Milla’s goal is to become one of the few female pilots in the industry.
Meet AlumHeadlines from Campus
Branksome’s Noodle Program Evolves: From Selling Fast to Solving Problems
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- 4 min read
Now anchored in its new headquarters in iCAST, Noodle is introducing some of its most significant changes yet, moving participants from high-volume product sales to developing true entrepreneurial and design thinking.
2026 Installation Speech
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Today, we do something important. We formally recognize those who have chosen to step forward and lead. And this year, I want to begin by remembering someone who understood deeply what it means to use your voice, to challenge what needs challenging, and to create space for others to lead.
Branksome Arts Students Cast in Mirvish Production of 13 Going on 30: The Musical
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Two Branksome Hall students are stepping into the spotlight on a major professional stage. Grade 10 student Shazdeh and Grade 8 student Zoë have both been cast in the upcoming Mirvish production of 13 Going on 30: The Musical, which runs from December 1, 2026 to January 24, 2027.
Branksome Hall Opens Canada’s First K–12 Centre for Girls in STEM, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and the Arts
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What if a student could learn physics by working backstage in a theatre, develop a business idea and prototype it down the hall, or move from coding a robot to producing a podcast, all in the same school day?
A Branksome Homecoming: Welcoming Kathryn Barnes, Deputy Principal
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Kathryn Barnes has officially started her role as Branksome’s new Deputy Principal, marking a meaningful return for an educator whose personal and professional roots run deep within the school’s community.
Remembering Aija Zommers, History Teacher and Head Debate Coach
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Branksome Hall remembers former educator and debate coach Aija Zommers, celebrating her decades of dedication to public speaking, critical thought, and student mentorship.
PrincipalED Podcast Wins Silver 2026 CASE Circle of Excellence Award
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Branksome Hall has won a Silver 2026 Circle of Excellence Award from The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) the PrincipalED podcast.
Kristin McKINNON’05 is Shaping Toronto’s World Cup
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Kristin McKINNON’05 is part of the communications team behind the City of Toronto’s FIFA World Cup events.
Margaret ASCAN'26 Awarded Prestigious McEuen Scholarship to the University of St Andrews
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Branksome Hall celebrates recent graduate Margaret ASCAN’26, who has been awarded the prestigious McEuen Scholarship to attend the University of St Andrews this fall.
Branksome Hall Honoured Nationally for Award-Winning Podcast and Website Redesign
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Branksome Hall has won two prestigious CCAE (Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education) Prix d’Excellence awards, in the company of some of Canada’s leading universities.
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Branksome Hall parents Dr. Jessica Liu, Dr. Hedieh Molla Ghanbari and Daniel Tiberini were recently honoured with the Toronto Citizen Hero Award at Toronto Emergency Services Headquarters.
On July 25, 2026, a routine sprinting workout near Rosedale Park Recreation Centre turned life-threatening when a young man collapsed unexpectedly. Bystanders and parents from a nearby children’s soccer game rushed to assist, including Dr. Liu, Dr. Ghanbari and Tiberini. Discovering the man had no pulse, Dr. Liu and Dr. Ghanbari immediately began CPR while Tiberini sprinted to retrieve an automated external defibrillator (AED). Following their efforts and treatment at a hospital, the man regained consciousness and has since made a full recovery.
Please join us in honouring these extraordinary members of our community for their quick, life-saving actions and courage. They have truly made a difference. 💚
Join us in celebrating Jie Ying WU‘11, winner of the 2026 Young Alum Achievement Award! 🎉 This honour goes to an alum aged 40 or under who leads with strong character, inspires others through service and innovation, and is already making a real difference in their community.
As an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Vanderbilt University, she combines machine learning and augmented reality to give surgical tools a more active role in the operating room. Her research aims to help surgical teams work better together, move automation forward and enhance how surgeons are trained. She has also played a key part in the da Vinci Research Kit, the open-source surgical robotics platform used by researchers around the world, helping lay the foundation for its next generation.
Back at Branksome Hall, Jie Ying played clarinet in both the concert band and orchestra, and led fundraisers for the animal rights club. We can’t wait to see what she does next. Congratulations, Jie Ying! 👏
Watch the full video now at the link in bio.
#BranksomeHall #BranksomeAlum #YoungAlumAchievementAward
Congratulations to Dr. Valerie KORINEK’84, recipient of the 2026 Allison Roach Alumna Award. This award honours an alum whose distinction, character and vision have made a lasting, positive impact.
An internationally recognized historian, she has spent 30 years at the University of Saskatchewan, where she holds the A.S. Morton Chair in History. Her award-winning book, Prairie Fairies: A History of Queer Communities and People in Western Canada, 1930–1985, has helped bring the stories of women and 2SLGBTQ+ communities into Canada`s national narrative. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, she was appointed to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada in 2024.
Valerie credits her years at Branksome Hall, from Grade 8 through Grade 13, with instilling the belief that she could achieve anything she set out to do. Thank you, Valerie, for making Branksome proud! 💚
Watch the full video at the link in bio.
#BranksomeHall #BranksomeAlum #AllisonRoachAlumnaAward #ProudofYou
Branksome Hall’s campus is now closed for the long weekend. We wish all students, families and employees a restful and rejuvenating time off. Enjoy this opportunity to recharge and make the most of the fall season!
See you back on campus on Tuesday, October 13! 🍂
#branksomehall #fallingforfall #happythanksgiving #fallbreak
What a week, Branksome! 🐸 Grades 7–11 students wrapped up a phenomenal Week Without Halls experience today. Thank you to the @aliveoutdoorsinc staff and BH colleagues who helped make these trips so memorable! 🏕️
Congratulations to Grade 12 student Christina on her golfing success at the CISAA OFSAA qualifiers and at the 2026 Golf Ontario Women’s & Women’s Senior Four-Ball Championship⛳️ We are also proud of Grade 10 student Sarinah, who presented an abstract she co-authored with her father at the Thoracic Surgery Conference in New York. 👏 And Grade 1 students had a creative and thoughtful yoga session as part of their How We Express Ourselves Unit of Inquiry! 🧘♀️
Now anchored in iCAST, Branksome’s Noodle program has evolved to focus on true design thinking, innovation and sustainable impact. From spotting problems in Noodle Jr. to scaling ventures in the Accelerator, Branksome students learn by being entrepreneurs. Through hands-on experience, mentorship and sprints, they are turning bold ideas into action. 💡
Last week, Accelerator participants benefited from a workshop with Nuria Madrenas and Boyd Reid, Branksome`s Entrepreneurs in Residence, while students in the Incubator program had an Ask Me Anything session with alums Carlee OLSEN’18 and Naomi LAU’20.
This is only the beginning of a year-long journey. But if the opening sprint is any indication, this year`s student entrepreneurs are already learning to start where the best ventures do: with a problem worth solving and a drive for change.
Read the full news story at the link in bio.
#branksomehall #Noodle #iCAST #BranksomeInnovation
Week Without Halls has kicked off with great friends, fresh air and fun! The first day was filled with activities such as high ropes, canoeing and grade bonding for our Grades 7–11 students. 🛶 🌲 🏹
@aliveoutdoorsinc
#branksomehall #weekwithouthalls #adventure #branksomespirit #greatoutdoors
The energy in the Middle and Senior School Gym was unreal last Friday as we took part in our annual So You Think You Clan Dance competition! All eight Branksome Clans showed off their school spirit and incredible moves as they performed for their peers.
At the end of the day, Ross ❤️ won the dance competition with their marvellous moves! Our Clans also raised a phenomenal $29,452 in support of @kindredfoundationcanada. A shout-out to McLeod 🧡 for raising the most of all the Clans with $5,845.
#branksomehall #branksomespirit #SYTYCD #MovinandGroovin #kindredfoundation
@bhclanstagram @bhstudentleadership
We 💚 our teachers!
Happy World Teachers` Day to all of our extraordinary educators. From the classroom to the playground to the concert hall and beyond, we are so grateful for all that you do to help each student thrive at Branksome Hall. 🤗🧑🏫
#branksomehall #worldteachersday #ThankYouTeachers #YouRock
What a week, Branksome! 🐸 We honoured the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this week with a special Assembly and activities across campus where we listened, learned and discussed steps we can take to raise awareness and take action. 🧡 Today, students in the Junior School were thrilled to welcome Syrian author Danny Ramadan to read one of his books and learn about his immigration story. 📚
#BranksomeHall #Truth&Reconciliation #NDTR2026 #OrangeShirtDay #DannyRamadan #ReadMoreBooks
Circle of Excellence Award
The PrincipalED podcast has won a Silver 2026 Circle of Excellence Award from CASE.
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Silver Prix d'Excellence
The PrincipalED podcast has won a silver CCAE 2026 Prix d'Excellence Award in the Best Podcast category.
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Bronze Prix d'Excellence
Branksome Hall's website has won a bronze CCAE 2026 Prix d'Excellence Award in the Best Website category.
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Web Excellence Awards
The BH website has won two 2026 Web Excellence Awards (Education/School & University).
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