Welcome to Grade 7, your first year of Middle School and a time filled with unlimited opportunities to explore both in and out of the classroom. With the support of Middle School faculty, School Counsellors and Advisors, you and your peers will begin a journey where you can be curious and discover your interests, talents and passions. It is also a time to foster and broaden friendships and learn and build on many skills through an engaging and inspiring MYP programme.

Through the MYP programme, Middle School faculty who are subject specialists will help you explore new concepts and ideas while also supporting your development with strong approaches to learning skills. While there are few course selection options available, you will have opportunities to learn many new disciplines during this exploration phase. Whether it is through the Arts, where you will take Drama, Visual Arts and have a choice of Vocal or Instrumental Music, having a designated Design class or being able to develop stronger French language skills through a Core or Extended program, you will be challenged by Grade 7 courses in a fulfilling and rewarding way.

There are many co-curriculars, Clubs, leadership roles and social events to enjoy in Grade 7. Grade 7 is a year filled with transition to greater independence and autonomy as learners with a supportive network along the way. Our School Counsellors and Advisors are always eager to answer any questions you may have.

Welcome to Grade 8, a year where you will continue to grow in your independence and autonomy as learners while being role models and leaders for Grade 7 students. It is a year of tremendous personal growth as you explore new concepts and ideas in your second year of the MYP programme.

As a new student in Grade 8, you have a choice in course selection of Vocal or Instrumental Music. As well, depending on your previous French experience, you will develop stronger French language skills through our Core or Extended program. You will also nurture stronger design-thinking skills and explore how all of your approaches to learning skills can continue to be developed and applied in various learning environments.

Grade 8 is a year to be leaders, whether it is through formal or informal roles both within the Middle School and the greater Branksome Hall community. Grade 8 in the MYP programme allows you to discover new co-curriculars and Clubs or try something new in Athletics or through broader community engagements. Throughout the school year, you can enjoy a number of social events, and at the end of the school year, we look forward to a fun-filled celebration of your Middle School years as you transition into the Senior School. Our School Counsellors and Advisors are always eager to answer any questions you may have.

Grade 9 is a year full of new experiences, adventures and exciting learning opportunities.

There are many activities to choose from to suit every student. From a long list of co-curriculars and volunteer opportunities in the community to create or take part in, to organizing special events for your grade level, there is something for everyone both inside and outside of academics. Our experienced Middle Years Programme educators have created an enriching and engaging MYP experience that helps you prepare yourself for the years ahead.

Other exciting learning opportunities in Grade 9 include two interdisciplinary week-long units of study, including one at Branksome Hall Asia in South Korea! As a Grade 9 student, you also get to choose more of your courses. You have an elective course choice alongside an Arts course choice and a Design course choice.

Please take the time to review all of the course descriptions and choose the Arts course and Design course that excites you or has you curious. Our Admissions Team is eager to work with you, should you have any questions.

Grade 10 is the final year in the Middle Years Programme and the leadership opportunities are plentiful, including Club leadership and mentorship opportunities for younger students. Students in Grade 10 take a Learning Strategies course, which includes time to work on the MYP Personal Project.

As a new Grade 10 student, there are some course choices to be made. These include selections in your additional Language pathway (Spanish, Latin, Mandarin or French), a Social Science (two Geography options and two History options) and possibly an additional elective depending on your Mathematics pathway.

Please take the time to review all course descriptions and choose the courses which excite you or pique your curiosity. Our Admissions Team is eager to work with you, should you have any questions.