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.
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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
Get to Know Two of Branksome’s Incredible Coaches
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Meet the coaches behind Branksome's U12 Badminton and Junior Badminton Teams: Mr. Lester and Ms. Raj. Find out how long they’ve been coaching, their favourite part about coaching and what they hope BH students take away from participating in athletics.
WAC 2026: Power in Perspective
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On February 25, 2026, students, teachers and staff from secondary schools gathered for the 43rd annual World Affairs Conference (WAC), organized by Branksome Hall and Upper Canada College.
The Heart Behind the Hype: Inside Spirit Week 2026
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From January 19–23, Branksome Hall was filled with music, colour and contagious energy as students in Grades 7 to 12 took part in the school’s annual Spirit Week competition. But behind every high-energy performance and charitable donation were weeks of lunchtime meetings, late-night choreography sessions, inboxes full of logistics and student leaders rallying their grades.
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.
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Félicitations to our incredible French students! 🇫🇷
Christina, Mia, Alexandra, Charlotte, Raha, Sophia, Lucy, Emma and Nika recently represented Branksome at the regional round of the 2026 Concours d’art oratoire, Ontario’s largest French public-speaking competition for FSL students. Bravo to Christina, Mia, Charlotte, Raha, Sophia, Emma and Nika, who placed first in their categories and advance to the provincial competition this May!
We also celebrate Athena, who was named one of just 11 finalists in Théâtre français de Toronto’s Les Zinspiré.e.s playwriting contest for her piece "Comment construire une bonne foundation?", selected from 113 submissions across 21 schools.
Bravo as well to Titoluwa, Sophia Louise, Raha, Nika, Esther, Cici, Ava and Ana Luisa for submitting their creative works and showcasing such passion and talent in French! 👏
#BranksomeHall #Felicitations #LesZinspirees #BranksomePride
Dance on your schedule 💃🕺 New, earlier times and flexible class options are here for the Branksome Dance spring term!
Spots are filling up fast for our co-ed, after-school dance program led by professional dancers Manpreet Singh and Maria Tereshchenko.
Starting April 7, this eight-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`ve wrapped up another incredible Grade 9 study abroad trip in South Korea! After students completed their wind turbine projects, they explored the beautiful nature on Jeju Island and the vibrant (and delicious!) streets of Seoul. From getting a crash course on K-beauty 💄 to taking taekwondo 🥋 and k-pop workshops 💃 to trying on beautiful hanbok 🤩, there was never a dull moment!
A special thank you to our chaperones and friends at @branksome_hall_asia who made this trip so incredible! We can`t wait to come back with next year`s group of Grade 9s. Until then, 안녕히 가세요! 🇰🇷💚
#BranksomeHall #BranksomeHallAsia #IDUWeek2026 #SouthKorea #HelloJeju
Five students. Decades of progress. Branksome alums who blaze the trail and show the path. One powerful message.
This International Women`s Day, Branksome students take the stage to celebrate how far we`ve come, and name exactly how far we still have to go. From the 1929 Persons Case to the halls of MIT, from courtrooms to screens, from philanthropy gaps to the pay gap, they said it all.
Because when opportunity is equal, potential is limitless.
#IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay #BranksomeHall #UntilTheGapIsGone
Wishing our Branksome community a wonderful March Break! ☀️ Whether you are travelling, spending time with family or simply taking a well-earned pause, we hope this time brings rest, adventure and a lot of sunshine. We`ll see students back on campus on Tuesday, March 24.
📷: Grade 9 study abroad in South Korea
What a week, Branksome! 🐸 We kicked off the week with a heartwarming session of Big Sister, Little Sister, where students made friendship bracelets using uplifting words to describe one another. 💗
Grades 11–12 students attended the alum career panel, "A Branksome Girl Did That," where they got to connect with alums and chat about their experience working in a variety of fields. 💡 Our Grade 7 students wrapped up their incredible trip to Quebec with even more winter fun ❄️ and Grade 6 students let their creativity flow at a songwriting workshop in their music class! 🎶
#BranksomeHall #TGIF #BestFriendsForever #BranksomeAlums #QuebecCity
The Junior School hosted a special Community Time on Monday in honour of International Women’s Day!
Students from JK to Grade 5 enjoyed a Lip Sync concert celebrating the influential female musicians whose voices have left a lasting impact on the world… starring their teachers! Faculty and staff put on their best wigs and feather boas to lip sync their hearts out along to classic songs including by The Spice Girls and Whitney Houston. 🎶🎤💜
#BranksomeHall #InternationalWomensDay #GivetoGain #IWD2026
International Women’s Day is coming up this Sunday, March 8! As a school dedicated to the advancement of girls and women, we know that investing in women, through time, resources and mentorship, creates a more equitable world where everyone benefits! 💜
This year’s theme is #GivetoGain, so we wanted to showcase some of the ways we are investing in girls at Branksome Hall.
#BranksomeHall #InternationalWomensDay #GivetoGain #IWD2026
Grade 7 students are having a fantastic time exploring Quebec City and practising their French skills this week! Check them out after tobogganing near the Château Frontenac. Tellement amusant! ❄️
We were so impressed by the hard work and creativity of our young entrepreneurs as they showcased their businesses at the Noodle Jr. Showcase this week! 💡 From businesses that keep student athletes on top of their academics, to businesses upcycling trash into fashionable solutions to reduce waste, guests were amazed to see the efforts of our youngest Noodle participants. And when iCAST opens this fall as our new Noodle Jr. headquarters, the program will have space and resources to reach new heights!
Congratulations to all of our remarkable entrepreneurs!
@branksomenoodle
#branksomehall #BranksomeNoodleJR #innovation #Entrepreneurship
