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. Discover Branksome Hall`s remarkable programs and campus at www.branksome.on.ca.
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Branksome Hall is listed among the top 5 all-girls schools (out of 26 all-girls schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Large student body (number of students)
- Offering Breadth Most sports offered
- Offering Breadth Most extracurriculars offered
| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | Branksome Hall |
| School Focus | College Preparatory |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 7-12 |
| Grades (Day) | Grades Pre-K-12 |
| School Type | All-girls |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1903 |
| Campus Size | 13 acres |
| Enrollment | 900 students |
| % International Students | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 10% |
| Average ACT score | 26 |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniform with kilt) |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 |
| Number of AP Courses Offered | n/a |
| Number of IB Courses Offered | 30 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Offered | No |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $60,650 (Boarding fees $28735) |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $32,570 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No |
| SSAT Score | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Kimberly Carter |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Ashli MacInnis |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 18 Interscholastic Sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 47 Extracurriculars |
| 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 |
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
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