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How to apply: Boarding

Important Dates

Please note that Boarding applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Boarding spaces do fill quickly so we encourage you to apply by December 1, 2026.

Applications Available

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Middle School Open House

Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Senior School Open House

Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Application Deadline

Boarding applications are accepted on a rolling basis and, due to limited openings, are encouraged by December 1.

Virtual Conversation Corner

Wednesday, December 2, 2026
8:00–9:00 a.m. EST

Financial Assistance Application Deadline

Sunday, January 3, 2027 (for new families)

Entrance Scholarship Application Deadline

Sunday, January 24, 2027

Admissions Decision

Admissions decisions for Boarding applicants are communicated on a rolling basis, often 1–2 weeks following a completed admissions process.

Steps to follow

  • Step 1: Create Your Account and Submit Your Application

    Create an account on the Portal to allow you to complete and submit your application, including payment of the application fee.

  • Step 2: Application Checklist

    The application will be processed within two business days. Once processed, a checklist will be assigned to your account, where you will then have the ability to upload/complete required documents including:

    • Birth certificate and/or passport.
    • Relevant report cards.
    • Mandatory introduction video: Boarding applicants are required to submit a brief two-minute video. This is an opportunity for the applicant to introduce themselves and allow the Admissions Team to learn more about them.
    • English and Math Teacher Recommendation Forms.
  • Step 3: Invitation to Continue with the Admissions Process

    Boarding applicants who have submitted all required documents, including school reports, teacher recommendations and the introductory video, will be invited to move forward. Please note, selective or attrition-dependent admissions processes for the Day program do not apply to boarding applicants.

  • Step 4: Assessment and Interview

    An interview and assessment is mandatory for all Boarding applicants. Details and expectations can be found in the section below.

    No preparation is required for the interview, as this is an opportunity for us to connect and get to know prospective students and their families.

  • Step 5: Admissions Decision

    All applicants will receive an update from the Admissions department within two weeks of the completion of their admissions process. The completed process includes submitting all required documents (Introductory video, report cards, age verification documents and teacher recommendation forms), as well as completing an interview and assessment.

Step 1: Create Your Account and Submit Your Application

Create an account on the Portal to allow you to complete and submit your application, including payment of the application fee.

Step 2: Application Checklist

The application will be processed within two business days. Once processed, a checklist will be assigned to your account, where you will then have the ability to upload/complete required documents including:

  • Birth certificate and/or passport.
  • Relevant report cards.
  • Mandatory introduction video: Boarding applicants are required to submit a brief two-minute video. This is an opportunity for the applicant to introduce themselves and allow the Admissions Team to learn more about them.
  • English and Math Teacher Recommendation Forms.

Step 3: Invitation to Continue with the Admissions Process

Boarding applicants who have submitted all required documents, including school reports, teacher recommendations and the introductory video, will be invited to move forward. Please note, selective or attrition-dependent admissions processes for the Day program do not apply to boarding applicants.

Step 4: Assessment and Interview

An interview and assessment is mandatory for all Boarding applicants. Details and expectations can be found in the section below.

No preparation is required for the interview, as this is an opportunity for us to connect and get to know prospective students and their families.

Step 5: Admissions Decision

All applicants will receive an update from the Admissions department within two weeks of the completion of their admissions process. The completed process includes submitting all required documents (Introductory video, report cards, age verification documents and teacher recommendation forms), as well as completing an interview and assessment.

Guardian Requirement

Boarding students whose parents do not currently reside in Toronto are required to have a legal custodian arrangement in place while attending Branksome Hall.

If you do not have someone local who can serve as legal custodian, Branksome Hall can suggest organizations for you to contact regarding this requirement.

Assessment and Interview Requirements

Boarding applicants who have submitted all required documents, including school reports, teacher recommendations and the introductory video, will be invited to move forward. Please note, selective or attrition-dependent admissions processes for the Day program do not apply to boarding applicants.

Grades 7 & 8

Students applying for Grades 7–8 are asked to prepare a portfolio to present during the interview. This portfolio can be created using any medium that best represents the student and allows the interviewer to learn more about them. 

During the interview, students will first present their portfolio (approximately 10 minutes) and answer questions, followed by a discussion with the parents/guardians.

The Graded 7–8 "All About Me" Portfolio Share Components include:

  • The Graded 7–8 "All About Me" Portfolio Share Components include: 
  • A teacher-marked writing sample from the current school year – copy to be kept on file.
  • A teacher-marked Mathematics test from the current school year – copy to be kept on file.
  • A discussion of a school project from the current or past year – sample optional, no copy required.
  • A few samples, photos or awards that demonstrate the applicant's interests and recent accomplishments.

To help the applicant prepare, please refer to the Success Criteria.

Grades 9–11

Grades 9–11 applicants are required to either write our Branksome Hall Math and English Entrance Tests or submit their results of the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test).

No preference is given to either test in the admissions process.

More details on Branksome Hall tests will be shared with applicants throughout the Admissions process.

SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test)

Please visit the SSAT website for details.

Deadline: Please book your test to be written by January 22, 2027.

Branksome Hall Entrance Tests

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Content: Math (60 minutes), English (30 minutes)
  • Format: Virtual

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