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
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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 M+ In scholarships awarded to 2025 grads
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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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We were thrilled to welcome over 200 Grade 5 students from across the city to our campus for the second-annual Leadership Launchpad! 🐸
It was truly a day filled with learning and connection as students participated in games and workshops, and listened to engaging talks from speakers including Canadian Track and Field Olympic Athlete Micha Powell, CAMH Senior Philanthropy Officer Isabella SICILIANO’09, Toronto Nature Steward Anna Meng, and Ryan Colpitts, Program Developer at Special Olympics Ontario.
We look forward to seeing our students make the most of their new leadership skills when they become Junior School leaders in the fall! A BIG thank you to Ms. Russell and Ms. Ross for organizing this special event, and to all of our volunteers and workshop facilitators for leading this special group of students. 💚
#BranksomeHall #LeadershipLaunchpad #LeadersinTraining #LeadwithPride
The Class of 2026 is all in on their Legacy Gift! To celebrate the milestone of 75% of students donating to their class fund, we marked the moment with a well-earned donut party last Friday.
Now it’s GY parents’ turn to show their support and help grow the Class of 2026 Legacy Gift. The students have stepped up—your participation will help bring this scholarship to life.
Donate at the link in bio. The total amount raised will be revealed at the Graduation Year Breakfast in May!
#BranksomeHall #BHClassof2026 #FutureLeaders
Don’t miss members of Branksome’s Arts team as they take the stage for our next PrincipalED episode, coming Tuesday! 🎙️
Join us in the Senior & Middle School Theatre Lab for a conversation with Angela David, Arts Instructional Leader; Adam Despinic, Music Coordinator; and Janeen Gilbert, Visual Arts Coordinator. 🎭🎨🎻
We also shine a spotlight on Grade 12 student Carina, winner of our podcast theme song competition! Carina joins Grace to break down her creative process and share the inspiration behind the music you’ll hear in every episode.
#BranksomeHall #PrincipalED #Podcast #arts #artseducation
Hip hip… Hooray! 🎉🏆
We`re celebrating our fierce, talented and incredible Highlanders today on National Girls and Women in Sports Day! This day celebrates the achievements and contributions of female athletes and promotes gender equality in sports. From the soccer pitch to the lake, our girls give it everything they`ve got and we couldn`t be more proud. 💚
#BranksomeHall #GirlsinSport #GoHighlanders #Hiphiphooray
We’re still buzzing from this year’s Hockey Day! From the puck drop to the final buzzer, we had so much fun cheering on our Highlanders. ❤️💚🖤🤍
#HockeyDay2026 #BranksomeHall #GoHighlanders #girlsandwomeninsportsday
@branksomehighlanders
Big conversations. Bold ideas. Student voice at the centre. 💚
Branksome Hall was thrilled to host AISH’s OASIS Day on our Toronto campus, bringing together international school leaders for a high-energy morning of collaboration, innovation and future-focused learning. 🌍
From community-driven design to global insights from Transcend Education and the Big Questions Institute, participants explored powerful new ways to create meaningful, student-centred change. With Branksome Hall students joining the conversation, the dialogue was grounded in real classroom experiences and inspired by what is possible next.
This gathering is more than a conversation about the future of education; it’s a commitment to shaping it together.💡 Thank you to all who joined us, and to The Academy for International School Heads (AISH) for choosing Branksome to host such a fantastic event!
#BranksomeHall #OASISDay #AISH #BigQuestionsInstitue
Dance on your schedule 💃🕺 New, earlier times and flexible class options are here for the Branksome Dance Spring Term!
Registration is now open for our co-ed, after-school dance program led by professional dancers Manpreet Singh and Maria Tereshchenko.
Starting April 7, this 8-week program features high-energy Jazz and Hip Hop classes in Branksome Hall’s Dance Studio for students in Grades 1–6. Choose one class per week or dance both styles, the flexibility is yours!
Earlier times. More flexibility. Limited spots available—register now at the link in bio.
#branksomedance #branksomehall #youthdanceprogram #afterschoolprogram
We had a showcase on the historical influences in music to kick off Black History Month with the Black Student Union this afternoon! ✊🏾🎶
We were introduced to this year`s theme of Rhythm and Black, exploring the history of Black music and how it has played a part in inspiring music for decades. With the help of DJ ShySoFly we explored genres from rock and roll to soul to rap to R&B and more. We also discussed the connection to curriculum where students are learning about North American slavery, and how the music which slaves used to tell their stories holds connections to modern day.
We were pleased to host the International Schools Services EDUrecruit® In-Person Job Fair today!
This in-person event brought educators together with international schools in a setting designed for meaningful conversations and career growth.
Thanks to all who joined us today! 💚
#ISSedu #K12Education #InternationalEducation #TeacherRecruitment #EducationCareers
What a week, Branksome! 🐸 Grade 2 students took a trip to Harbourfront Centre for a creative movement workshop 💃 and Senior & Middle School students and teachers woke up bright and early for a friendly hockey match on Thursday. Congratulations to the teachers on their big win! 🏒 The U12 volleyball team was also delighted to take a bus trip to Oakville for an action-packed game. 🏐
Branksome held its very first Business Case Competition, organized by Grade 11 students Maya and Olivia! We were delighted to host students from four other COSSOT schools, and welcomed alum judges who graciously moderated the competition. Congrats to all involved! 📈👏
#BraksomeHall #MovingandGrooving #BranksomeHockey #BranksomeBusiness