Branksome Hall

The school is committed to an inquiry-based approach to education that fosters student agency, voice, and choice. It prioritizes holistic development, integrating academic rigor with social-emotional learning, community, inclusion, and belonging. The school aims to empower girls to challenge the status quo, develop leadership skills, and drive positive change in a complex, interconnected world.

The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum: the Primary Years Programme (JK–Grade 6), the Middle Years Programme (Grades 7–10), and the Diploma Programme or IB Select (Grades 11–12). The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary study to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Branksome Hall graduates are prepared for university through the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, which emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and research skills. Alums are characterized as leaders, lifelong learners, global citizens, and resilient individuals who contribute to their communities. Recent graduates have secured prestigious scholarships, such as the McEuen Scholarship to the University of St Andrews.

The school maintains a comprehensive Student Support Team comprising school counsellors, social workers, learning strategists, and university counsellors. Support services are tailored to student needs across all grade levels, including English Language Learner (ELL) coordination, health services, and specialized learning strategies for Junior, Middle, and Senior School students.

Branksome Hall accepts applications for day and boarding students, with major entry points at Junior Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 7, and Grade 9. Applications for day students are due by December 1, 2026, while boarding applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The school offers financial assistance (bursaries) for students in Grades 7–12 and entrance merit scholarships for new students in Grades 7–11.

The academic year concludes in June, with events including Grade 9–11 exams, Junior School closing celebrations, and Green Carpet Ceremonies for Middle and Senior School students. Boarding closes for the summer in mid-June, and the school observes statutory holidays such as Canada Day in July.

Located on a 13-acre urban campus in Toronto’s Rosedale neighbourhood, the school features a mix of heritage mansions and modern buildings. Key facilities include the Athletics and Wellness Centre (with two saltwater pools, a double gymnasium, and fitness studios), two libraries, four tennis courts, and an outdoor classroom. The school is currently constructing the Karen L. Jurjevich Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre (iCAST), which will house a STEAM studio, robotics lab, fabrication shop, and a 200-seat black box theatre.

The school provides over 80 clubs, athletic teams, and community engagement opportunities. Signature programs include Noodle, Re:Solved, and the Slingshot Innovation Academy, which focuses on entrepreneurship and innovation. Students also participate in arts, athletics, and local and global opportunities.