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
Explore all that Branksome has to offer. Learn about our school, join one of our events or take a virtual tour.
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.
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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
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.
Branksome Hall’s ‘Noodle’ Program Featured in International Research Journal
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A study led by researchers at Branksome’s Chandaria Research Centre (CRC) was recently published in the prestigious International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship.
Math Educator Edith Louie Goes Full Circle on PrincipalED
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In the unforgettable Season 2 finale of PrincipalED, host Grace McCallum sits down with veteran math educator Edith Louie for a deeply personal, full-circle conversation.
A New Middle School Experience
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- IB/Academics
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The Middle School model is distinctly designed for the unique social, cognitive and well-being needs of Grades 7 and 8 students, serving as a bridge as students transition from the Junior School into Grade 7, and preparing them to enter the Senior School with confidence.
Branksome Hall Website Wins Two 2026 Web Excellence Awards
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Branksome Hall has won two prestigious Web Excellence Awards, taking home top honours in both the Education and School & University categories.
Roads Less Travelled: Trailblazing Alums from the Class of 2011
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As we kick off Reunion Week, we’re delighted to bring you a special conversation on the PrincipalED podcast with two trailblazers from the Class of 2011: Bertilia Trieu and Jie Ying Wu.
Extra! Extra! Grade 5 Launches "The Ribbit Report"
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The Junior School's news landscape changed forever in October 2025 with the premiere of The Ribbit Report, a student-led broadcast produced by the Grade 5 class. The Ribbit Report is shared with Junior School students twice a month and focuses on a variety of local and global initiatives.
From JK to Graduation: A Full-Circle Celebration
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On April 15, 2026, Principal Grace McCallum’s home was filled with Branksome Hall’s ReadAcres graduating year students—those who began their journeys in Junior or Senior Kindergarten—sharing breakfast with the teachers who first welcomed them over a decade ago.
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Congratulations to Margaret ASCAN`26 on receiving the prestigious McEuen Scholarship to attend the University of St Andrews this fall! The highly competitive scholarship is awarded annually to exceptional Canadian students in recognition of their academic excellence and extracurricular achievements. 🎓👏
Margaret will pursue a BSc (Honours) in Physics, turning her passion for discovery into the next chapter of her academic journey.
Join us in congratulating Margaret on this incredible achievement! Read the full story at the link in bio. 🎉
#BranksomeHall #BranksomeProud #ClassOf2026
After 23 years of inspiring and nurturing our youngest learners, we celebrate the remarkable career of Kindergarten Teacher Jan Howard as she retires from Branksome Hall. 💚
Throughout her time at Branksome, Jan’s impact has extended far beyond the classroom. From serving as Co-Curricular Coordinator, Afterschool Program Coordinator and Music Conservatory Coordinator to creating a caring and supportive environment for generations of students, she has helped shape countless Branksome journeys with warmth, dedication and heart.
Thank you, Jan, for your extraordinary service to our community and for the lasting difference you have made in the lives of so many students, families and colleagues. Please join us in wishing her a wonderful and well-deserved retirement! ✨
#BranksomeHall #BranksomeCommunity #KeepWelltheRoad #TeachersRock
Dr. Yasmin Razack was acutely aware of what inclusion and exclusion were from a very young age.
Her extensive experience—from developing K–12 programs with the Harmony Movement to coaching women in leadership—has been guided by a belief in the transformative power of education.
Now Branksome’s Head, Community, Inclusion & Belonging, Dr. Razack shares what drew her to the school, programs for employees and student initiatives she’s launching, and her love of dancing!
Visit the link in bio to read her Q&A in the latest issue of The READ magazine now.
#READmagazine #WomeninLeadership #Inclusion
Congratulations to Grade 11 student Athena on an outstanding achievement! 🇫🇷
Each year, the Alliance Française de Toronto, in collaboration with the DRG Foundation, recognizes the highest-achieving candidates on the DELF B1 and B2 examinations (Junior/School and Adult categories). Athena earned the highest score in the Greater Toronto Area on the DELF Junior B1 examination for the 2025–26 academic year, and was awarded the prestigious DELF Excellence Prize.
This remarkable accomplishment comes with an incredible reward: a trip to Paris for Athena and a guest!
Brava, Athena! We are so proud of your hard work, dedication and excellence in French language learning. 👏👏👏
#BranksomeHall #StudentAchievement #DELF #FrenchStudies
@afdetoronto
Colleagues came together after a busy school year at our employee end-of-year party on Friday!
We celebrated achievements from the past year, colleague milestones at Branksome and honoured those who are moving on from the school. 🎊
We also enjoyed a stellar meal prepared by Aramark, and spent time together before faculty headed out for the summer. Thank you to everyone for another incredible year! 💚
#BranksomeHall #Thankyou #BranksomeSpirit #TeachersRock
Happy Father’s Day from Branksome Hall! 💙
Today, we celebrate fathers, father figures, grandfathers and those we hold close in our hearts and memories.
A heartfelt thank you to all the families who shared photos and messages for our 2026 Father’s Day Tribute Wall. Your contributions helped make this celebration especially meaningful. As we reflect on the guidance, support and love that have shaped our community, we wish everyone a wonderful day spent honouring the people who matter most.
View the full 2026 Father`s Day Tribute Wall at the link in bio.
#BranksomeHall #FathersDay #Thankyoudad
The halls are quiet, but our hearts are full. 💚 What an incredible journey the 2025–26 school year has been! Thank you to our students, colleagues and families for the unforgettable Branksome moments and memories. Wishing everyone a safe, happy summer—we can’t wait to welcome you back this fall!
#BranksomHall #SchoolsOut #Memories #202526 #BranksomeSpirit
Goooooaaaal! Soccer players aren`t the only ones making big plays this summer. Before the end of school, Grade 8 Design students played an action-packed game of soccer using their robots. The `players` carried blocks across the arena in attempts to drop them in colour-coded goals. It was so fun simulating the world`s game with tech! 🤖⚽️
#BranksomeHall #Robotics #Innovation #FIFA2026
Our students said it best: Don’t miss your chance to be part of Branksome history.
This is your last chance. Make your gift to Make Way by June 30 and join the 2,000+ community members reshaping what`s possible for girls at Branksome.
Every gift is recognized in our Donor & Giving Report—with additional listings for parents by daughter`s grade and alums by class year.
Don`t let the moment pass. Make Way. 💚
#MakeWay #BranksomeHall #InvestInGirls
Go Highlanders! ❤️💚🖤🤍
The spring issue of the @branksomehighlanders Athletics newsletter, "Highlanders Hype," is out now! In this issue, get to know our incoming Athletics Prefect Liesl, check out our Track & Field team spotlight and celebrate a fantastic year of Athletics at BH!
Check your inboxes to read the issue today!
#branksomehall #gohighlanders #girlsinsport #branksomespirit
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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