Canada, Toronto
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Branksome Hall is located at 10 Elm Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 1N4, on an urban campus in central Toronto. The school sits in the Rosedale neighbourhood, within walking distance of the University of Toronto, public transit, libraries, theatres and the Yonge–Bloor intersection. The campus includes a mix of heritage mansions and modern buildings.
Primary Years Programme JK–Grade 6; Middle Years Programme Grade 7–10; Diploma Programme or IB Select for Grades 11–12
The school is an independent IB World School for girls and offers a boarding program.
Learning Strategies, School Counselling, Social Work and University Counselling support students' academic and personal growth. The Health Centre provides on-site nursing, and Differentiation plus before- and after-school homework support assist diverse learners.
Canada
Application fees
- Day application fee (by date of submission): $200 if submitted before November 1; $300 if submitted on or after November 1.
Initial registration / enrolment deposit (new students)
- Initial Registration Fee (IRF) on acceptance: CAD 9,500 (non‑refundable).
- IRF if a sister is already enrolled: CAD 6,500 (non‑refundable).
Tuition fees (2026–27) — annual amounts (all fees in Canadian dollars)
- Day students:
- Junior Kindergarten–Grade 10: CAD 45,140 per year.
- Grades 11–12: CAD 49,210 per year.
- Boarding students (Grades eligible for boarding noted by the school):
- Grades 7–10 (boarding): CAD 86,640 per year.
- Grades 11–12 (boarding): CAD 90,710 per year.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and fees are published in Canadian dollars and are set annually by the Board of Governors each January. Monthly and early‑payment plans are available to families; specific instalment schedules and deadlines are provided on the school invoice and in the school's billing communications.
Boarding‑specific fees and recurring charges
- Boarding activity fee: CAD 900 per year (Grades 7–12).
- Medical insurance for international boarding students: CAD 800+ (variable).
- Guardianship fee (if required for international students): CAD 1,500–2,000.
Other mandatory and common additional costs
- Branksome Hall Parents' Association (BHPA) fee: CAD 100 per student (annual).
- Activity fees:
- JK–Grade 6 activity fee: CAD 300.
- Grades 7–12 activity fee: CAD 300.
- Meals:
- JK–Grade 6 hot lunch program: CAD 600–1,000 per term (varies by participation).
- Grades 7–12: a la carte meal options; costs vary.
- Uniform costs (one‑time wardrobe purchase ranges):
- JK–Grade 5: CAD 850–1,100.
- Grade 6: CAD 1,100–1,300.
- Grades 7–12: CAD 1,100–1,300.
- Texts, materials and academic extras:
- JK–Grade 6 texts and materials: CAD 200–300.
- Grades 7–12 textbooks: CAD 800+ (depending on course selection).
- International languages (optional, individual instruction): CAD 5,250; group rates and other optional academic services apply.
- Technology program (where applicable): JS Technology CAD 200 for JK–3; MacBook leasing program CAD 550–575 for Grades 4–12 entrants to the leasing program.
- Music and instrument fees (where applicable): instrument fees CAD 50–100; music participation fees CAD 50–100.
- Field trips, exchanges and optional signature trips: broadly range from a few hundred dollars to CAD 3,000–10,000 for larger international programs, depending on grade and trip.
Tuition Refund Plan (optional insurance)
- Optional tuition refund insurance premiums (examples):
- JK–Grade 10 day students: CAD 1,024 (optional).
- Grades 11–12 day students: CAD 1,116 (optional).
- Grades 7–10 boarding students: CAD 1,989 (optional).
- Grades 11–12 boarding students: CAD 2,081 (optional).
- The tuition refund plan is presented to families as an optional insurance product with its own premium; details and enrolment are handled through the school's billing/finance process.
Refunds and non‑refundable items
- Application fees are non‑refundable. The Initial Registration Fee (IRF) is non‑refundable. These non‑refundable conditions apply at the times those fees are specified. The school offers optional tuition‑refund insurance for families who wish to cover particular withdrawal risks.
Fee payment options and where payment instructions appear
- The school issues invoices and communicates payment instructions through its family billing channels and the MyBranksome parent portal. Monthly instalment and early‑payment plans are available; exact payment methods (for example, bank transfer or other channels) and any applicable banking details are provided on invoices and in the school's billing communications.
Practical notes for parents
- All figures above are published by the school in Canadian dollars for the 2026–27 academic year and are presented as the school's fees for that year. Payment schedules, instalment due dates, and precise invoiced amounts (including any mandatory deposits, sibling adjustments or optional program charges) are provided to families in the school's formal invoice and acceptance paperwork.
13 countries represented by boarding students.
Branksome Hall is an independent, all‑girls IB World School in Toronto, Canada, serving around 900 students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 on a 13‑acre urban campus in the historic Rosedale area. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate across its full program for girls only: the Primary Years Programme (JK–Grade 6), the Middle Years Programme (Grade 7–10), and senior‑school pathways for Grade 11–12—the Full Diploma Programme and the Branksome Hall IB Select pathway. Founded in 1903, Branksome Hall combines heritage buildings with modern learning spaces, including a ravine woodland Outdoor Classroom and a dedicated Arts and Athletics footprint. Facilities include a STEAM Studio, Makerspaces, two saltwater pools, a double gym, a rock‑climbing wall, libraries, tennis courts and grass fields. The Athletics and Wellness Centre opened in 2015. The iCAST Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre will connect East and West campuses with a STEAM studio and a 200‑seat theatre, opening in 2026. Boarding is offered for eligible students.