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
BREAKING GROUND ON OUR iCAST FACILITY
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.
About iCAST Support The Campaign
MAKE WAY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
Meet the Branksome Hall students and alums learning the skills to change the world.
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
ELPIDA
She built two apps by Grade 6. Her next big idea is already loading.
Meet Student
Faith
Fluent in debate. Bound for biomedical discovery.
Meet Alum
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
ELPIDA
She built two apps by Grade 6. Her next big idea is already loading.
Meet Student
Faith
Fluent in debate. Bound for biomedical discovery.
Meet AlumHeadlines from Campus
Branksome Hall Embarks on Future-Focused Strategic Planning Journey
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Branksome Hall has launched its new Strategic Planning Process—a year-long journey dedicated to honouring the school’s unique heritage while boldly imagining the next chapter of its story.
From Branksome Hall to Global Impact: Yujia Zhu’s Interdisciplinary Path
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Branksome Hall alum Yujia Zhu shares how her school experience shaped her path from IB student to global social entrepreneur and systems-level changemaker.
If You Can't Hear the Cellos: Branksome's Arts Team on PrincipalED
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Host Grace McCallum sits down with Arts Instructional Leader Angela David, Music Coordinator Adam Despinic and Visual Arts Coordinator Janeen Gilbert to discuss why the ‘A’ in STEAM is the essential ingredient for 21st-century innovation.
Slalom to the Spotlight: Grade 12 Student Lisa Brunga Heads to the Olympics
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Branksome Hall Grade 12 student Lisa Brunga is in Italy for the opportunity of a lifetime as she gets set to compete in the Olympic Games, representing Albania in Alpine Skiing.
iCAST Equipment Fund: The New 'Epitome of the Branksome Girl'
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When Darcy BETT MacLeod’84 shifted careers into home inspection in her 50s, she entered a completely male-dominated field. “Men used to hang up on me,” she recalls. “They thought Darcy would be a man.”
Reunion Giving: What We Needed; What We're Building Now
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For more than a decade, the Class of ’86 has championed student well-being through its Mental Health Initiative, everything from expert speakers to Mental Health Week—an effort born directly from these alums’ experiences as students.
Opportunity Fund: Sustaining the 'Best Possible' Experience
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Louise PRICE Doyle’98 credits Branksome Hall as the very foundation that shaped her confidence and her enduring belief in the power of opportunity.
Financial Assistance: Bridging Lifelong Connections and the Branksome Campus
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Mary’s connection to Branksome has grown into a decades-long commitment to Financial Assistance through the Alumnae Association Endowed Bursary Fund.
iCAST: A Naming Opportunity to Honour 'Bright Minds and Brave Hearts'
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For Nancy and Xiaojun Zou, supporting iCAST by naming the “Hall of Fame” is both deeply personal and profoundly hopeful. The entrance to the Studio Theatre, which tells the story of student accomplishment through archival playbills and photos, will now bear the Zou family name.
Donor Support: The Opportunity Fund
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For Wenzel and Lisa Hoberg, supporting Branksome’s Opportunity Fund is about investing in possibility. At Branksome heir daughter Camilla found her people—and the confidence to grow into a curious young woman.
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Please be advised that Branksome Hall is OPEN TODAY, February 18. All school activities will take place as planned. We wish everyone a safe commute to school today. Please plan for extra travel time this morning to ensure a safe arrival at school.
#branksomehall #BranksomeSafety
We are #teamlisabrunga! We are so proud of BH Olympian Lisa, who was featured in a special CBC article this morning.⛷️❄️
You can cheer her on as she competes in the Alpine Ski event, which starts tomorrow at 4:00 a.m. Branksome will be hosting a watch party at 8:00 a.m. in the Senior School Library. Students, faculty and staff, see you there!
@bhstudentleadership
@branksomehighlanders
#BranksomeHall #Olympics #GirlsinSport #AlpineSkiing
We`re walking in a winter wonderland... and skiing ⛷️, building quinzees 🧊 and learning about the great outdoors! ❄️
Our Grades 9–12 students had so much fun at both the Duke of Edinburgh Winter Adventurous Journey and Winter Rowing Camp with @aliveoutdoorsinc. Thank you to all of the incredible staff and Branksome chaperones for making this such a memorable experience! 💚
#BranksomeHall #DukeofEdinburgh #WinterWonderland #AliveOutdoors
@branksomecrew
In a few weeks we`re excited to be welcoming Emma CHAN`20, Alexandra PAGE`13 and Erin SINGER`12 back on campus to share their career paths with our current students. They represent the three industries our students requested hearing from: finance, healthcare, and law. We know they`ll inspire this next generation on their own paths!
Students: No registration required. A pizza lunch will be provided, so just bring yourself and your questions for our panelists!
#ABranksomeGirlDidThat #KeepWellTheRoad #BranksomeHallAlums
As we head into the Family Day long weekend, we wish everyone a fun, relaxing and restorative time with family and friends! See you back on campus next Tuesday!
#BranksomeHall #WinterFun #FamilyDay
What a week, Branksome! 🐸 Boarding students held a creative mug decorating workshop, enjoyed by students and employees alike! 🎨 Improvisation expert Florian François led French students in improv exercises to practise oral expression and communication. 🇫🇷 In the Junior School, Grade 3s held a special mini market where they sold handmade items in support of environmental causes 🌳 and students dressed in red, pink and white for Valentine`s Day. 💗
#BranksomeHall #TGIF #BranksomeSpirit #ArtsandCrafts #SaveTheBees
Take the A out of STEAM, and things get a lot less interesting! 🎨💡 Check out how creativity fuels innovation in our newest podcast episode.
#BranksomeHall #principaledpod #STEAM #Creativity
"We support the Opportunity Fund because it ensures every student can access the experiences that shaped who we are today.”
For Louise PRICE Doyle’98, Branksome was more than a school—it was the foundation of her confidence, friendships and lifelong love of learning. Growing up at Branksome, she was encouraged to explore boldly, push herself and embrace challenges with support from faculty and peers. That belief in possibility stays with her now as a parent and a donor. Supporting the Opportunity Fund is her way helping ensure future generations of students can thrive with the same breadth of opportunity and encouragement she experienced.
Read her full story at the link in bio.
#BranksomeImpact #BranksomeHall #KeepWellTheRoad
Our hearts are with the Tumbler Ridge community and everyone affected by yesterday`s tragic events.
Today, our school flag flies at half-mast to honour those who were lost or injured. We recognize that news like this can be difficult to process, and our support teams are available for anyone needing a safe space to talk.
While we typically keep our public focus on internal school news, we believe that when one school in our Canadian educational family is hurting, we all feel the impact. We aren`t just neighbours; we`re a community.
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#CommunitySupport #StandingTogether #TumblerRidge #TumblerRidgeStrong #BCStrong #loveandsupport #westandwithyou
What does it mean to "listen louder than you play"?
In Episode 5 of PrincipalED, the spotlight shifts to the Senior & Middle School Theatre Lab for a deep dive into the transformative power of the Arts.
Host Grace McCallum sits down with Arts Instructional Leader Angela David, Music Coordinator Adam Despinic and Visual Arts Coordinator Janeen Gilbert to explore why the Arts are part of the very foundation of innovation at Branksome Hall. 🎭🎨🎻
👉 Listen to the full episode on Apple or Spotify or watch on YouTube now at the link in bio.
#BranksomeHall #PrincipalED #Podcast #arts #artseducation
