Branksome Hall is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1903. It serves 910 students for students aged 4–18. Annual tuition ranges from $32,952 to $35,923 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Entrance Merit Scholarship CAD 5,000 for outstanding incoming Grades 7–11 students (automatic consideration). Maple Leaf Scholarship for Boarding CAD 10,000 for outstanding incoming Canadian boarding students (automatic consideration). Sherborne Scholarship for Boarding CAD 10,000 for outstanding incoming international boarding students (automatic consideration). Innovation, Arts, Spirit of Sports, Community Engagement, and Leadership Scholarships each CAD 3,000 for Grades 7–11 applicants submitting a 250-word personal statement by January 25, 2026.
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About
Branksome Hall is a private all-girls school in Toronto, Canada, authorized as an IB World School since 2003. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme with English as the language of instruction and mixed boarding facilities.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum exclusively for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12; 13-acre urban campus in historic Rosedale; two saltwater pools and Athletics and Wellness Centre opened 2015; iCAST Innovation Centre and 200-seat Studio Theatre opening 2026; Clan house system rooted in Scottish heritage; students earned CAD 5.3 million in university scholarships in 2025; boarding students from 13 countries.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 11–12 (Day) | CAD 35,923~$ 26,414 |
| Grades 7–10 (Boarding) | CAD 63,247~$ 46,505 |
| Grades 11–12 (Boarding) | CAD 66,218~$ 48,690 |
| Junior Kindergarten–Grade 10 (Day) | CAD 32,952~$ 24,229 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: CA$45,140 - 49,210. Application fee: $146.
Admissions Process
- 1Create an account on the Branksome Hall Portal and submit the application with payment of the application fee. 2. Upload required documents including birth certificate and/or passport, report cards, and teacher recommendation forms; boarding applicants also submit a two-minute introductory video. 3. Admissions Office reviews the application and contacts applicants to schedule interview and assessment. 4. Interview and assessment are mandatory for all boarding applicants; Grades 7–8 present a portfolio; Grades 9–11 may complete Branksome Hall entrance tests or the SSAT. 5. All applicants receive an admissions decision within two weeks of completing the full process. 6. Guardian arrangements required for international boarding students whose parents do not reside in Toronto.
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Boarding Life
Boarding is housed on the 13-acre downtown Toronto campus in heritage homes and new buildings linked by state-of-the-art technology along a wooded ravine. Over 50 students from Canada and internationally are accommodated with 24-hour supervision.
On-campus boarding at Branksome Hall's downtown Toronto campus on 13 acres along a wooded ravine. Boarding is housed in heritage homes and new buildings linked by state-of-the-art technology, welcoming over 50 students from Canada and around the world. 24-hour supervision is provided.
Student Life
Clan system with eight Clans in Junior School and eight in Senior and Middle School, named for Branksome's Scottish roots. Every student and staff member belongs to a Clan. Clan placement can be influenced by a sibling's or alum's Clan, and junior Clans are twinned with senior Clans. Annual Spirit events and Clan leadership structures featuring Clan Leaders and a Clan Prefect.
Uniform program is required for all students. JK–Grade 5 uniforms cost approximately CAD 750–900; Grade 6 uniforms approximately CAD 1,000; Grades 7–12 uniforms approximately CAD 1,100.
JK–Grade 6 has a Hot Lunch Program with term-based costs (CAD 600–1,000 per term). Grades 7–12 meals are offered as à la carte options.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Health Centre staffed by Registered Nurses provides medical care and social-emotional support. School Counsellors assist with social-emotional well-being and course planning. Social Workers support positive mental health for students and families. Health Centre partners with WELL Health Clinic for physician assessment and care.
Circle of Care is Branksome Hall's interdisciplinary approach to supporting students' mental and physical health, involving the student, Boarding Team, Health Centre staff, Social Workers, parents, teachers and School Counsellors. The school adheres to Toronto Public Health health and safety regulations.
Student Demographics
School Background
private