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How to apply: Boarding

Important dates

Please note that Boarding applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Only selected applicants will be invited to finish the application process, including assessment tests and interviews.

Middle School Open House

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Senior School Open House

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Virtual Conversation Corner - Financial Supports

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Application Deadline - Rolling

Although Boarding applications are accepted on a rolling basis, we do encourage families to apply by December 1, 2025 to ensure first-round consideration.

Virtual Conversation Corner - Boarding

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.

Financial Assistance Application Deadline

Monday, January 5, 2026 - Deadline to submit to Apple Financial

Entrance Scholarship Application Deadline

Monday, January 26, 2026

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

    Following a comprehensive review of the application, including school reports, teacher recommendations and video, the Admissions Office will directly contact applicants to schedule their interview and assessment.

  • 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 the interview and assessment, as well as submission of all required documents (introductory video, report cards, age verification documents, teacher recommendations).

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

Following a comprehensive review of the application, including school reports, teacher recommendations and video, the Admissions Office will directly contact applicants to schedule their interview and assessment.

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 the interview and assessment, as well as submission of all required documents (introductory video, report cards, age verification documents, teacher recommendations).

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

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:

  • A teacher-marked writing sample from Grade 6 – copy to be kept on file.
  • A teacher-marked Mathematics test from Grade 6 – 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 21, 2025. 

Branksome Hall English Entrance Tests

  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Content: English
  • Format: Complete the English portion during their interview

Branksome Hall Math Entrance Tests

  • Format: Virtual
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Content: Math

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