Branksome Hall is an independent day and boarding school for girls in Toronto, Ontario, and the city’s only all‑years International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls. Set on a 13‑acre campus in the historic Rosedale neighbourhood, it educates about 900 students from Junior Kindergarten (JK) to Grade 12 with a strong focus on well‑being, innovation and global citizenship.
School profile and contact details
Branksome Hall blends historic homes with modern learning spaces just minutes from downtown Toronto, attracting both local day students and boarders from across Canada and around the world. The school is known for small classes, an 8:1 student–teacher ratio and a close‑knit, internationally minded community.
| Points | Final verified details |
| School name | Branksome Hall |
| Type | Independent girls’ day and boarding school, JK–12 |
| Address | 10 Elm Avenue, Toronto, ON M4W 1N4, Canada |
| Phone | +1 416‑920‑9741 (main switchboard) |
| Website | branksome.on.ca |
| Campus | ~13 acres in Rosedale, central Toronto |
| Founded | 1903, by Margaret Scott |
| Grades | JK–Grade 12; boarding offered for Grades 7–12 |
| Enrollment | ≈910 students (about 856 day, 54 boarding) |
| Student–teacher ratio | Around 8:1 |
| Mascot / colors | Frogs; white and black |
| Motto | “Keep Well the Road” |
| Principal | Grace McCallum, 8th Principal (installed 2024) |
Academic program and IB continuum
Branksome Hall is distinguished as Toronto’s only girls’ school offering all three IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). These programmes run alongside the Ontario curriculum, so graduates earn both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and, for those completing the DP, the globally recognized IB Diploma.
- PYP (JK–Grade 6): Inquiry‑based, transdisciplinary learning that integrates language, mathematics, science, social studies, arts and physical education.
- MYP (Grades 7–10): Eight subject groups plus personal project and service, emphasizing critical thinking and real‑world connections.
- DP (Grades 11–12): University‑level coursework across six subject groups, Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service).
Modern facilities such as an Innovation Hub, design labs and an Athletics and Wellness Centre support STEM, arts and well‑being initiatives, while over 80 clubs and councils encourage leadership and creativity. Branksome students regularly gain admission to top universities in Canada, the U.S., the UK and beyond, earning millions of dollars in scholarships each year.
Day and boarding life
The Rosedale campus combines heritage architecture and contemporary buildings linked by gardens, playing fields and walking paths, creating a green oasis in the city. Day students travel from across the Greater Toronto Area, while boarders—roughly 50–60 girls in Grades 7–12—live in supervised residences such as Ainslie House and Sherborne House, which offer shared lounges, study spaces and structured routines.
Boarders and day students share classes, co‑curriculars and leadership opportunities, with boarding staff organizing weekend outings to cultural events, sports venues and nature areas around Toronto. A detailed Boarding Handbook outlines expectations, curfews, wellness supports and communication practices that help families stay connected while students develop independence.
2025–26 tuition and financial support (CAD)
Branksome Hall publishes clear tuition schedules and offers need‑based financial assistance to broaden access. Figures below apply to the 2025–26 school year and should be cited with that year to stay accurate.
| Category | 2025–26 tuition (CAD) | What it covers |
| Day, JK–Grade 10 | $42,990 | Core tuition. |
| Day, Grades 11–12 | $46,870 | Core tuition. |
| Boarding, Grades 7–10 | $82,520 | Tuition plus room and board. |
| Boarding, Grades 11–12 | $86,400 | Tuition plus room and board. |
| Initial registration (new students) | $9,500 (or $6,500 with a sister already enrolled) | One‑time, non‑refundable fee. |
International‑education portals list similar totals (e.g., international seven‑day boarding around $82,290 and international day tuition $46,870), confirming consistency across sources. Branksome reports providing more than $1 million in financial support each year to qualifying families, mainly in the form of need‑based bursaries.
School culture, outcomes and “the Branksome difference”
Branksome’s mission is to “challenge and inspire girls to love learning and to shape a better world,” framing academics within a strong commitment to well‑being, diversity, equity and inclusion. Students represent a wide range of cultural, linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds, and many are bilingual or multilingual, contributing to an authentically international atmosphere on campus.
The school’s “Branksome difference” centres on four pillars: exceptional IB academics, a focus on well‑being, an innovative mindset and a global perspective. Athletics programs (from swimming and rowing to basketball and soccer), visual and performing arts, outdoor education and service projects all reinforce these values, helping students develop confidence, resilience and leadership skills.
With its combination of full IB continuum, strong boarding option, generous financial support and prime Toronto location, Branksome Hall offers one of Canada’s most comprehensive educational experiences for girls who want to study in an academically demanding, globally oriented environment.
