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Signature Student Programs

Offered as co-curricular activities, Branksome is known for these programs, which allow students to explore interests and talents complementary to their IB education.

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Noodle + Noodle Jr.

Branksome’s popular business accelerator program for young entrepreneurs.

Learn about Noodle
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Debate

Branksome’s Debating and Public Speaking Society celebrated its 60th anniversary in the 2024–25 school year. With more than 50 students in Grades 5 to 12 participating each year, the program’s numerous highlights have included Branksome hosting the 31st World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships in 2019, Branksome students Helen Ziomecki, Anna Gage and Zeenia Framroze earning the title of World Champion in 2025, 2024 and 2010 respectively, and being twice named the top Canadian debate school at the International Independent Schools' Public Speaking Competition.

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Model United Nations

Over the years, this program for students in Grades 7–12 has turned into something of a family endeavour, where older students uplift the younger ones and everyone is encouraged to use their voices to effect change. Amongst other MUN conferences, Branksome’s MUN delegates travel to the Netherlands every year to participate in The Hague International Model United Nations, often the only Canadian school there.

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World Affairs Conference

The World Affairs Conference (WAC), co-hosted annually by Branksome Hall and Upper Canada College, is Canada’s longest-running, student-led conference. Every spring, hundreds of secondary students, teachers and staff from across the GTA gather to hear acclaimed speakers and distinguished local, national and global leaders.

Learn about WAC
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Re:Solved

The first online worldwide public speaking and debate competition designed for all students aged 13–18.

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Empower Her to Reach New Heights

We’re fostering the next generation of women who will break down barriers and influence their futures, their way.

How to Apply
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Meet Our Trailblazers

Participation in Signature Student Programs helped these students get ready to face the world.

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Seungmyoung

As part of Noodle, she devised an online task-managing platform for neurodivergent individuals.

Meet Alum
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Amyna

As co-chair of WAC, she developed strong leadership, collaboration and communication skills.

Meet Alum
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Angela

She served as an executive in the debate and public speaking club.

Meet Alum
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Cindy

She untangled issues of cryptocurrency, renewable energy and the threat of world recession at Model UN events.

Meet Alum
A young woman with long hair, wearing a square-neck dress with a bold dotted pattern and a heart necklace, stands smiling gently against a plain background.

Seungmyoung

As part of Noodle, she devised an online task-managing platform for neurodivergent individuals.

Meet Alum
A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a patterned blouse, smiles warmly at the camera. The image is in black and white, with a white outline around her and a plain black background.

Amyna

As co-chair of WAC, she developed strong leadership, collaboration and communication skills.

Meet Alum
A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a textured patterned sweater, stands confidently with a slight smile and her hands on her hips. The image is in black and white with a white outline around her.

Angela

She served as an executive in the debate and public speaking club.

Meet Alum
A young woman with long dark hair and glasses looks slightly to the side. She is wearing a patterned sweater vest over a collared shirt. The image is in black and white with a white outline around her.

Cindy

She untangled issues of cryptocurrency, renewable energy and the threat of world recession at Model UN events.

Meet Alum

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Branksome Hall
10 Elm Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
M4W 1N4

Contact

1-416-920-9741
admissions@branksome.on.ca

Land Acknowledgement
We wish to acknowledge this land on which Branksome operates. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional land of the Wendat, the Seneca and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and go to school on this land.*


*The Land Acknowledgement may evolve as we honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous communities.

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