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
New Students Maia and Hayden on PrincipalED
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In the latest episode of PrincipalED, Grace sits down with two of our newest Junior School students to discuss their first year on campus.
Global Sustainability and Entrepreneur Alum is On a Roll with PlantPaper
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Branksome Hall alum Deeva GREEN'07 shares about her passion for sustainability and how her path after Branksome Hall led to developing an ecologically friendly toilet paper brand PlantPaper.
Scrubbing In: Innovative New Program Empowers Next Generation of Female Medical Leaders
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Twenty-two Branksome Hall students recently traded in their kilts for surgical scrubs at St. Michael’s Hospital as they explored a bold new pipeline for future medical leaders, providing them an unprecedented look at the grit, skill and leadership required to thrive in the operating room and beyond.
Honouring Branksome Hall’s 5th Principal Allison ROACH’51
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It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Allison ROACH’51 on April 18, 2026.
Grade 6 Golfer Audrey Lu Tees Off at Augusta National
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At just 12 years old, Branksome Hall Grade 6 student Audrey Lu has already made her mark on one of golf’s most iconic courses.
Sisterhood Reconnected: Branksome Hall Visits South Africa
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For the first time in six years, Branksome Hall is buzzing with stories from the red dust of the Eastern Cape and the coastal winds of Cape Town.
Kathryn Barnes Appointed Branksome Hall’s Deputy Principal
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Branksome is delighted to announce the appointment of Kathryn Barnes as the school’s Deputy Principal, effective August 10, 2026.
Beyond the Boards: Hockey Legend Eric Lindros on PrincipalED
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What does it take to stay three moves ahead when the world is watching? In the state-of-the-art setting of Branksome Hall’s Athletics and Wellness Centre, Grace sits down with NHL Hall of Famer—and Branksome parent—Eric Lindros.
Undefeated & Unstoppable: Branksome Wins Historic OFSAA Volleyball Gold
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The Senior D1 Volleyball team at Branksome Hall has capped off an extraordinary season, finishing undefeated and claiming the provincial title at the OFSAA Girls AA Volleyball Championship on March 11.
Branksome Camps Get a Fresh Look for Summer 2026
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Branksome Camps is welcoming Summer 2026 with an exciting refresh, including a newly redesigned website, updated brand identity and expanded programming for campers.
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What does it feel like to walk through the gates of Branksome Hall for the first time? For Hayden (Grade 6) and Maia (Grade 4), the transition from "the tour" to the classroom has been a whirlwind of new friendships, trying out co-curricular opportunities and learning how to put themselves out there.
In our latest episode of PrincipalED, Grace sits down with two of our newest Junior School students to discuss their first year on campus. From Hayden’s deep family roots at the school to Maia’s Noodle company, they share the moments that turned nerves into excitement!
Listen to the full episode on Apple or Spotify or watch on YouTube now at the link in bio.
#BranksomeHall #PrincipalED #Podcast #newstudents #InternationalBaccalaureate #juniorschool
Ribbit checked the mail. Did you? Just like the letter heading to your mailbox, we’re almost there! With just over two months to go, join Branksome’s historic Make Way Campaign by June 30 and help shape the future for our girls.
Choose how you’ll make your impact:
-The iCAST Equipment Fund: Ensure our students have the tools to lead, create and innovate from day one.
-The Opportunity Fund: Empower Branksome to say “yes” to the immediate and evolving needs of our girls.
-Financial Assistance: Open doors and change lives for exceptional students through expanded access.
And guess what... Only NINE Stepping Stones remain. Leave your family’s legacy in iCAST.
Give today and be part of history! Click the link in bio to donate.
#SteppingStones #MakeWayBranksome #FutureLeaders #InvestInGirls
The Senior School Spring Concert was music to our ears! 🎶 Our vocal and instrumental music ensembles performed for family and friends in the AWC last week. From snazzy jazz to reimagined pop hits, we enjoyed every note!
Congratulations to all of our students and faculty for putting on such an incredible show!
#BranksomeHall #SchoolConcert #CreativeArts #Music
What’s it like to be a new student at Branksome Hall? Grade 4 student Maia and Grade 6 student Hayden sit down with Principal McCallum to share all about their first year!
🎙️ A new episode of the PrincipalED podcast drops tomorrow!
#BranksomeHall #PrincipalED #Podcast #newstudents #InternationalBaccalaureate #juniorschool
What a week, Branksome! 🐸 The History Club competed in the National History Bowl, placing seventh nationwide at the Senior Varsity level! 🎉 Grade 3 students engaged with hands-on learning centres that encouraged active discovery and reflection, 🧠 and all of our Junior School students shared their learning with their families at the Student-Led Conferences!
#BranksomeHall #TGIF #HistoryBowl #GoGirls
From small daily choices to hands-on impact, our community came together to celebrate and care for the planet during Earth Week. 🌎
Students brought reusable mugs to school for some well-deserved hot chocolate, rolled up their sleeves for a park clean-up at Craigleigh Gardens and gave new life to pre-loved fashion through a student-run thrift shop. A big thank you to the Sustainability Council and Ms. White for organizing such an impactful week in the Senior & Middle School!
Our Junior School students got their hands dirty planting seeds and learning how even the smallest actions can help something grow. 🌱
#BranksomeHall #EarthWeek #LugAMug #Caringfortheplanet #EarthDay2026
As a national Program Director of Toronto’s Evergreen, Joyce CHAU’00 regularly meets with passionate community champions to help them build better public spaces. 🌳
From calls with public school principals to meetings with mayors and overhearing the chatter of children participating in the Visiting Schools Program, Joyce’s work in the Don Valley is all about “transforming public spaces to build a healthier future for the planet.”
In honour of Earth Week, read her Day in the Life in the latest issue of The READ magazine.
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📷: Video still courtesy of Carter Kirilenko
#READmagazine #branksomehallalum #EvergreenCanada #publicspace
@evergreencanada
It’s National Volunteer Week in Canada, and we are so grateful to all who give their time, support and expertise to help make Branksome the incredible school it is today. Here are just some of the people “Igniting Volunteerism” in our community:
🔥 The Branksome Hall Board, Foundation, Campaign Cabinet and Innovation Council, Annual Fund Committee, business and community leaders.
🔥 Our Branksome Hall Parents` Association and parent volunteers.
🔥 Our Branksome Hall Alumnae Association, Reunion representatives, classroom alum volunteers and alum mentors.
🔥 Our remarkable students and employees, who volunteer and strengthen relationships with communities both within and outside of our school.
🔥 And so many more!
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to ALL volunteers who help make Branksome Hall such a wonderful place. 💚
#NationalVolunteerWeek #VolunteerAppreciation #NVW2026 #IgniteVolunteerism #BranksomeHall
The next generation of female medical leaders has officially arrived! 🏥
Recently, 21 Branksome Hall students swapped their kilts for surgical scrubs for an immersive three-day "Women in Scrubs" experience at St. Michael’s Hospital. From practising techniques such as laparoscopic suturing to participating in high-tech chest-opening simulations, these aspiring medical professionals got a front-row seat to the future of healthcare. Guided by world-class female physician leaders, our students moved beyond the classroom to see exactly what it takes to save lives. 🩺
A huge thank you to Branksome parents Dr. Subodh Verma and Sandra Verma for making this incredible partnership possible, and to the team at St. Michael`s and the Li Ka Shing Simulation Centre for sharing their expertise! 💙
🔗 Read the full story and see the Global News piece on the program at the link in bio.
@unityhealthto
#BranksomeHall #WomenInMedicine #FutureSurgeons #StMichaelsHospital #InnovationInEducation
Book cover designer Sarahmay WILKINSON’02’s award-winning work is regularly shortlisted in annual best-of rankings by The New York Times and was featured at the prestigious Bologna Book Fair. 📚
Her compelling covers have graced books by such famed authors as Edna O’Brien, Joy Harjo, ’Pemi Aguda and Roddy Doyle, to name a few. “When I feel stuck, I just do the next thing: choose the next typeface, the next colour palette, the next image. As I keep working, things unlock themselves.”
Read about Sarahmay’s journey from Branksome to her role as Associate Design Director at W.W. Norton & Company in the latest issue of The READ.
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📷: Anh Nguyen
#READmagazine #branksomehallalum #magazine #bookcoverdesign #WWNorton
