Branksome Hall: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Founded in 1903, Branksome Hall is an independent school for girls. Today, the school rests on a 13-acre campus in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The school was founded by Miss Margaret Scott as the first non-denominational all-girls school in Toronto.

Over the years, both the campus and student enrolment have expanded. Branksome’s campus now includes more than sixteen buildings, ranging from heritage homes to modern structures, all linked by state-of-the-art technology.

While today’s IB World School is globally minded and has a diverse student body, Branksome Hall has retained many of its early Scottish traditions.

13-acre campus in the heart of Toronto that boosts a gorgeous ravine woodlot with an outdoor classroom – 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.

 Features you will find at Branksome Hall:

• indoor swimming pool
• a double gymnasium in the Senior and Middle School, and a gymnasium in the Junior School 
• an indoor rock-climbing wall
• a fitness centre with treadmills, weights and yoga equipment 
• two large libraries/resource centres 
• four outdoor ennis courts
• playing field surrounded by mature trees

The Athletics and Wellness Centre provides all members of the Branksome community with a place to embrace physical activity, enjoy delicious and healthy food and connect with friends. We know that physical and emotional well-being are invaluable to our students. The Athletics and Wellness Centre provides students with opportunities to embrace all faces of wellness, as part of their Branksome education. Branksome’s strategy focuses on a unique blend of wellness, global engagement opportunities, and an outstanding academic experience. This unique blend nurtures girls’ growth as transformational leaders, ready to take on 21th century challenges.
 

• IB World School (IBO)
• Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS)
• Canadian Educational Standards Institute (CESI)
• Conference of Independent Schools (CIS)
• The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
• National Association of  Independent Schools (NAIS)
• National Coalition of Girls’ Schools (NCGS)
• Standards in Excellence and Learning Canada
• The Critical Thinking Consortium
• Council for Advancement and Support of Education
• The Canadian Council for Advancement of Education

Dorm facilities: The communal living experience in residence provides a home away from home for our 62 residence students, who live in one of three beautiful heritage homes on campus.
 

We have three residences: Ainslie House, Sherborne House and Principal's

Residence, which are equipped with the following:  
 

• Mainly double bedrooms with roommates assigned based on age, grade and interests
• A communal lounge area with comfortable couches, television, DVD, video games
• Full wireless access to e-mail, Internet and school software programs
• Music area with piano
• Kitchen for preparing snacks
• Laundry facilities
• Office for the Residential Don on duty
• Dress code: Uniform (formal #1 dress and less formal day-to-day uniform)