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
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.
Inside Branksome’s K-12 Innovation Vision and Spaces on the PrincipalED Podcast
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In our latest episode of PrincipalED, join Grace as she sits down with the school’s dynamic Innovation team—Megan, Isabella, Coulter and Tibor—to discuss the future of learning at Branksome Hall.
Belonging, Reciprocity and Choose Your Own Adventure Art: An Alum Conversation about Curation and Community Engagement
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When we discovered that two alums from different generations were both pursuing careers in museum curation and community engagement, we knew a conversation between them was a must.
Daniel Moore Appointed Branksome Hall's Incoming Chair, Board of Governors
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Branksome Hall is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Moore as the new Chair of the Board of Governors, effective January 1, 2026.
Stepping Stones: Learning Legacy Rooted in Community
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For Jennifer and Andrew Montgomery, the decision to name a Stepping Stone in iCAST began with a quiet moment at home—listening to a voice recording their daughter Ellie had made earlier that day in Junior Kindergarten.
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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
“While the facility is cutting-edge, the building itself doesn’t make us innovative. It’s the teachers—and the expertise—and the equipment that bring learning to life.”
Watch Megan McKellar, Director of Curriculum & Innovation (K–12) chat about iCAST’s impact and why equipment matters in a recent episode of Grace McCallum’s PrincipalED Podcast, spotlighting Branksome`s Innovation Team.
It`s easy to put cutting-edge tools into students’ hands through the iCAST Equipment Fund. By choosing the equipment you want to support, you help power iCAST with the tools that inspire creativity, confidence and bold thinking in every Branksome girl.
Learn more about the Equipment Fund at link in bio.
#BranksomeHall #iCAST #BranksomeInnovation #GirlsInSTEM #PrincipalED
We are proud to share that three members of the Branksome Hall community have been recognized with the Order of Canada, one of our country`s highest civilian honours. Please join us in celebrating:
🍷 Donald Triggs, O.C. – Past parent appointed as an Officer of the Order for his visionary leadership in the Canadian wine industry and his transformative philanthropy in education and the arts.
🔬 Pamela Newall, C.M. – Past grandparent appointed as a Member for her pioneering work in forensic science. A global leader in DNA analysis, her expertise has significantly advanced the Canadian legal system and the field of forensic biology.
🧠 Dr. William Logan, C.M. – Past parent appointed as a Member for his groundbreaking contributions to pediatric neurology. As a researcher, educator and clinician, he has improved the lives of countless children and helped grow the discipline internationally.
Congratulations to Donald, Pamela and William on this well-deserved recognition!
#BranksomeHall #OrderOfCanada #CanadianExcellence
Brrrr! 2026 may be gearing up to be a snowy year, but our community is embracing the wintry weather with bright smiles and happy faces! Building snow forts, drinking hot chocolate and sledding are some of the fun ways we spent today`s snow day. ❄️
#branksomehall #snowday #winterwonderland #branksomespirit
Yeehaw! We had a rootin’-tootin’ good time at our rodeo-themed Junior School Bingo party! 🤠
From cowboy hats and country flair to big smiles and bingo cheers, the afternoon was full of fun and community spirit. A huge thank you to our incredible parents and colleagues who helped bring this event to life, and thanks to everyone who partied with us!
#branksomehall #bingoparty #hoedownthrowdown #rodeo #juniorschoolbingo
Please be advised that Branksome Hall will be CLOSED TOMORROW, Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. All classes, activities and events are cancelled. The safety of our community is our highest priority. Monitor your email and the school website or Portal for information.
#branksomehall #BranksomeSafety
