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Branksome Hall is Toronto's only all-years IB World School for girls. Our unique blend of wellness, IB academics, international mindedness and leadership opportunities ensures we are integrating 21st century learning into our students’ daily lives. Our Boarding Program is home to more than 50 girls from Grade 7 to 12 from 14 countries. We offer Latin, Spanish, ESL and German. Beyond the classroom, our students participate in various clubs, athletic teams, leadership opportunities and service learning experiences. 100% of our graduates attend university and were Ontario Scholars. Our graduates earn both the IB Diploma and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
Nearest Airport:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Our IB Advantage is our unique integration of well-being, outstanding academics and international mindedness to ensure our students become caring, principled citizens of the world.
Our downtown Toronto location provides our boarding students with access to all that Toronto has to offer - restaurants, shops, museums, galleries, sporting events, special attractions and more!
We welcome German boarding students to experience the Branksome advantage from a one year stay to the completion of the IB Diploma Program and Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) in Grade 12.
FALL: Basketball, Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Learn-to-Row, Soccer, Swimming
WINTER: Alpine Ski, Badminton, Ice Hockey, Rowing, Volleyball, Swimming
SPRING: Golf, Rowing, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, Ultimate Frisbee
Dance, Drama, Film, Music, Photography and Visual Arts
Noodle - our Business/Entrepreneurial Accelerator
School Type: Boarding/Day
International Students accepted for: Boarding
Gender: Girls
Religion: Non-Denominational
Year Founded: 1903
International students accepted for: other
Info: Branksome Hall's Boarding Program is open to Canadian and International students beginning in Grade 7 to Grade 12. Our one year experiences are available from Grade 8 to Grade 10.
Boarding Grades: Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Day Grades: Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12
Dress Code: Branksome Hall students wear a uniform daily. The formal uniform worn every Monday includes a kilt, blazer, shirt and tie. Other uniform options are available for the remainder of the week.
Foreign Languages: French, Spanish, Latin, ESL
Entrance Dates: September
Length of stay: Full Year
Application Deadlines: January 1
Application Process: School Report, Teacher's Reference, Application Fee, Interview, Entrance Examination
Info: The application has an easy to follow checklist to ensure all of the application pieces are complete (report cards, passport, teacher recommendations, etc.). Once the application is submitted, we will arrange for the interview and testing. We can conduct an online interview. We accept the SSAT (Secondary School Admissions Test) or we can send our English and mathematics entrance tests to the applicant’s school for completion.
Website: www.branksome.on.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BranksomeHallToronto
Instagram: www.instagram.com/branksomehall
Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/branksomehall1
Location: City
Info: Branksome Hall students love learning on our picturesque city campus. Located in downtown Toronto, our 13-acre campus includes a gorgeous ravine woodlot with an outdoor classroom and a winding pathway – places where girls can learn about their natural environment.
Branksome Hall is nestled in the residential neighbourhood of Rosedale, within walking distance of the University of Toronto, public transit, libraries, theatres and the vibrant intersection of Yonge and Bloor streets.
Our buildings include a mixture of heritage mansions and modern structures, all with state-of-the-art technology. Our new award-winning Athletics and Wellness Centre includes two saltwater swimming pools, yoga and dance studios, a rowing centre, a gym and a high-performance fitness centre, as well as a bright dining hall and outdoor terraces.
Number of courses / system: Non-semestered
Enrolment Total: 910
Enrolment Day Students: 860
Enrolment Boarding students: 50
Enrolment International Students: 80% of boarders are International while 20% of day
Countries represented: Canada, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Germany, Mexico, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Barbados, Iran, Indonesia, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Tanzania, India, Ukraine,USA
Average class size: 18 - 20
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:12
Academics: Branksome Hall is an IB World School. We offer the PYP (Primary Years Program) for JK to Grade 6, MYP (Middle Years Program) for Grades 7 to 10 and the DP (Diploma Program) for Grades 11 & 12. Our student centered curricula focuses on the development of thinking, research, communication, self-management and social skills. Our graduates are welcomed into the best universities around the world.
AP-Courses:
Support Programs: Individualized extra help with subject teachers
Guidance & University Counselling
Advisor/Mentor Program
International Languages Program
Learning Strategies Support
ESL Programs
Daily Math Clinics
Peer Support
Peer Tutoring
Professional Tutoring
Summer Programs:
Specialized Programs: International Baccalaureate, OSSD, Trips, other
Accomodation: Dormitory
Info: Our boarding students live in one of two beautiful and recently renovated residences on campus. We offer spacious rooms that accommodate three, two or one student per room. Each floor includes a private and communal bathroom. Our boarding residences remain open for all three and four day breaks with special programing on campus and in Toronto.
Summer Camp: http://branksomecamps.ca/
| International Seven Day Boarding Tuition | CAD 78600 | EUR 53618,94 |
| International Day Tuition | CAD 42490 | EUR 28985,61 |
| Extra Fees | Registration Fee = $9500; Mandatory school laptop = $2500-3800 or BYOD; Textbooks = $1000; Uniform = $1100; Health Insurance = $800; Weekend Activities Fee = $750; Grade School Trip = $500, | |
| Tuition Refund Plan | Yes | |
| Payment Plans | Yes | |
Health Insurance: mandatory
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Please note that the school and program description is very much reduced. All information, in particular on the fee-structure, is based on the information provided by the individual Canadian school and is subject to change / as at: 12/2023
