Branksome Hall
Overview
- from 38990
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- CAD
900 students
Founded in 1903
IB World School, Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS)
Academics
Every student at Branksome Hall, from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, benefits from the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. It emphasizes inquiry-based learning complemented by critical, creative and collaborative thinking. The IB curriculum also provides for regular assessments and feedback against standardized criteria, and has been shown to improve students’ performance while providing unmatched preparation for university studies.
IB Program students study English, Mathematics, Sciences, Technology, Physical Education, the Arts (Drama, Music, Visual Art), humanities and a foreign language every year. Grounded in the liberal arts tradition, our students learn from an early age how to be thoughtful learners who seek knowledge, think critically, and communicate their idea and opinions. They are comfortable with differing points of view and understand that our world is a complex, changing place that needs caring, compassionate and principled leaders. They develop habits that last through a lifetime and take action to make the world a better place.
Extra curricular
We believe creativity, physical activity and service towards others are all part of fun and healthy living. For the budding star (or those who think they might be) there are countless ways get involved. Try Dance, Drama, Music or Film. Go behind the scenes and play a technical role. Or there’s Music (Instrumental and Vocal), and Visual Arts including drawing, painting, sculpting and printmaking.
We also love Athletics for their ability to help develop and maintain physical and mental health. So we provide our students with as many options as possible to be active, through intramural and competitive teams. They can join – are you ready? – soccer, basketball, rowing, volleyball, badminton, softball, track and field, cross-country running, field hockey, swimming, hockey, alpine skiing, golf, tennis and ultimate frisbee. Then there are the individual fitness activities. All girls are encouraged to participate, every year.
Part of Branksome Hall’s mission is to “shape a better world” and students live this through giving service to others. They enthusiastically commit to caring for others, challenging themselves to support a person or a community. Opportunities are available at school, in the community with local organizations and internationally through our global service projects.
Boarding
Girls from around the world love to live and learn at Branksome Hall’s downtown Toronto campus, located on 13-acres along a wooded ravine. Here, in heritage homes and new buildings linked by state-of-the-art technology, girls thrive as they study the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. Our school welcomes over 50 students from Canada and around the world into Boarding as they embark on a remarkable journey to discover who they are, develop their interests and passions, and build life-long friendships.
Facilities include:
-Single, double and triple student bedrooms assigned by grade. Student personality, nationality and interests are all considered in the room assignment process.
-A comfortable student common room with television, video games, puzzles and board games
-Private and common washrooms
-Laundry facilities and laundry soap free-of-charge
-A fully-stocked snack kitchen
-Wireless internet access in every room during afternoon free time, evening study time and on the weekends. Boarding is technology-free during meals and at bedtime to encourage every student to “unplug and recharge.”
There are many amenities on-campus for students to keep active any time of the year. From the four tennis courts and soccer pitch on the Lower Field, to the indoor rock-climbing wall, to the two new saltwater swimming pools, to the state-of-the-art Fitness Centre in the AWC, which is supervised by a personal trainer before, during, and after school and on weekends.
Facilities
Classrooms
Swimming pool
Tennis court
Soccer court
Basketball court
Volleyball court
Hockey field
Laundry
Arts room
Gym
Computer room
Music room
Baseball field
Library
Running track
Dance studio
Theater
Science room
Fireplace
Tuition and fees per year
How much does it cost to go to Branksome Hall?
- from 38990
- to 42490
- CAD
Day school tuition
Boarding school tuition
Things to know
Junior School, Middle School, Senior School. Full year programs, applications due by December 1 for the following school year.
How many students are in Branksome Hall?
900 students
When students need extra care, the on-site Health Centre, staffed by a Registered Nurse with the support of the school doctor, monitors and supports the health and well-being of all students. The school Social Worker tends to the mental health needs in our community, building acceptance and openness to mental health support. The school grounds are monitored and secured by campus security officers at all times.
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