Branksome Hall
Each day, Branksome Hall challenges and inspires girls to love learning and to shape a better world.
Established in 1903-and now a leading International Baccalaureate (IB) World School-Branksome Hall is Toronto's only all-girls, all years IB World School.
Located on a picturesque 13-acre campus, Branksome Hall's IB Advantage for Girls uniquely integrates well-being, outstanding academics and international mindedness for students to become impactful leaders.
Branksome's state-of-the-art Athletics and Wellness Centre, featuring a gymnasium, two saltwater pools, yoga and dance studios, and a dining hall with outdoor terraces.
Through our exciting exchange program, students can visit several countries and immerse themselves in new cultures, including our Sister School, Branksome Hall Asia on Jeju Island, South Korea
Our graduates are welcomed by the leading universities in Canada and around the world, almost all with scholarships.
See our Viewbook and Boarding Brochure. Discover Branksome Hall`s remarkable programs and campus at www.branksome.on.ca.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 7-12
- Students: 900 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $69,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $35,700
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Branksome Hall ranks among the top 5 all-girls schools (out of 22 all-girls schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Offering Breadth
Offering Breadth
School Overview
Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data
Branksome Hall
School Focus
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
7-12
Grades Offered (Day)
Pre-K-12
School Type
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Religious Affiliation
Year Founded
1903
Campus Size
13 acres
School Calendar
View the Branksome Hall yearly calendar below.
Student Body
Enrollment
900 students
% International Students
20%
% Students Boarding
10%
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT score
26
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform with kilt)
(Uniform with kilt)
Average Class Size
18 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
Number of IB Courses Offered
30
ESL Courses Offered
Summer Program Offered
No
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$20 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$69,000
(Boarding fees $33,300)
(Boarding fees $33,300)
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$35,700
(Grade 7-10 Day Tuition: $35,700 Grade 11 & 12 Day Tuition: $39,200)
(Grade 7-10 Day Tuition: $35,700 Grade 11 & 12 Day Tuition: $39,200)
Merit Scholarships Offered
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
No
SSAT Required
Yes
Director of Admissions
Ashli MacInnis
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
20
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
47
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Animation Club, Architecture Club, Astronomy Club, Book Club, Business Club, Chinese Language & Culture Club, Classics Club, Creative, Culinary Club, Debate Club, Detective, Drama Club, Film Club, French Club, Games Club, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Gender Equity Club, Global, Innovation, KILT, Knitting, Mandarin, Marine, Medical, Nature, Neuroscience, OBA, Photography, Pi-Landers, Science, SLOGAN, Social, UCC, Women's, Writers
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber, Exuberance, Fashion Club, Green, Guitar Club, Music, Senior, Stage
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball Club, Dance Club, Rock, Yoga
Animation Club, Architecture Club, Astronomy Club, Book Club, Business Club, Chinese Language & Culture Club, Classics Club, Creative, Culinary Club, Debate Club, Detective, Drama Club, Film Club, French Club, Games Club, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Gender Equity Club, Global, Innovation, KILT, Knitting, Mandarin, Marine, Medical, Nature, Neuroscience, OBA, Photography, Pi-Landers, Science, SLOGAN, Social, UCC, Women's, Writers
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber, Exuberance, Fashion Club, Green, Guitar Club, Music, Senior, Stage
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball Club, Dance Club, Rock, Yoga
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- 13-acre downtown campus
- Athletics and Wellness Centre
- IB programs: JK to Grade 12
- Leadership opportunities
- Tennis courts, rock climbing wall, two salt-water pools and a playing field
- One-to-one techology and laptop program
- International student exchanges
- ESL and international languages
- Scholarships and financial aid
- Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) opportunities
- LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
- Branksome Hall accreditations: IB, TABS, CAIS, CIS, NAIS, NCGS, CASE, CCAE
Profile last updated: 09/29/2021
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