Branksome Hall ADMISSIONS
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Upcoming Events & Deadlines
Middle School Open House
Grades 7-8
WELCOME TO BRANKSOME HALL
Our Junior, Middle and Senior Schools offer the International Baccalaureate (IB), an inquiry-based program which focuses on developing critical thinking skills and preparing students for the future. At our Open House you will tour campus, meet students, teachers and other community members, as well as learn about our academic program, student life and the Admissions process.
Register to attend and learn more!
Middle School Open House
Branksome Hall Open House
- Oct 29, 2024
- 09:00 am to 11:00 am
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Branksome Hall10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1N4
Grades 7-8
WELCOME TO BRANKSOME HALL
Our Junior, Middle and Senior Schools offer the International Baccalaureate (IB), an inquiry-based program which focuses on developing critical thinking skills and preparing students for the future. At our Open House you will tour campus, meet students, teachers and other community members, as well as learn about our academic program, student life and the Admissions process.
Register to attend and learn more!
Senior School Open House
Grades 9-11
WELCOME TO BRANKSOME HALL
Our Junior, Middle and Senior Schools offer the International Baccalaureate (IB), an inquiry-based program which focuses on developing critical thinking skills and preparing students for the future. At our Open House you will tour campus, meet students, teachers and other community members, as well as learn about our academic program, student life and the Admissions process.
Register to attend and learn more!
Senior School Open House
Branksome Hall Open House
- Oct 29, 2024
- 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
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Branksome Hall10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1N4
Grades 9-11
WELCOME TO BRANKSOME HALL
Our Junior, Middle and Senior Schools offer the International Baccalaureate (IB), an inquiry-based program which focuses on developing critical thinking skills and preparing students for the future. At our Open House you will tour campus, meet students, teachers and other community members, as well as learn about our academic program, student life and the Admissions process.
Register to attend and learn more!
Junior School Open House
Junior Kindergarten - Grade 6
WELCOME TO BRANKSOME HALL
Our Junior, Middle and Senior Schools offer the International Baccalaureate (IB), an inquiry-based program which focuses on developing critical thinking skills and preparing students for the future. At our Open House you will tour campus, meet students, teachers and other community members, as well as learn about our academic program, student life and the Admissions process.
Register to attend and learn more!
Junior School Open House
Branksome Hall Open House
- Oct 30, 2024
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Branksome Hall Junior School2 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1N4
Junior Kindergarten - Grade 6
WELCOME TO BRANKSOME HALL
Our Junior, Middle and Senior Schools offer the International Baccalaureate (IB), an inquiry-based program which focuses on developing critical thinking skills and preparing students for the future. At our Open House you will tour campus, meet students, teachers and other community members, as well as learn about our academic program, student life and the Admissions process.
Register to attend and learn more!
Application Deadline for 2025 Entry (Day)
The application deadline for 2025 entry for day students is Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Admissions decisions will be communicated to day applicants on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Boarding applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Spaces are limited so we do encourage applications by December 1, 2024.
Families should apply by the deadline in the year preceding the desired entry grade. We will not accept applications for entry years other than 2025.
Application Deadline for 2025 Entry (Day)
Branksome Hall Application Deadline
- Dec 1, 2024
- 12:00 am to 12:00 am
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Branksome Hall10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1N4
The application deadline for 2025 entry for day students is Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Admissions decisions will be communicated to day applicants on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Boarding applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Spaces are limited so we do encourage applications by December 1, 2024.
Families should apply by the deadline in the year preceding the desired entry grade. We will not accept applications for entry years other than 2025.
Admissions Requirements
| Assessment | Required | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Interview | JK - 12 | |
| SSAT | 9 - 11 | |
| SSAT (out of province) | 7 - 11 | |
| Entrance Exam(s) | ||
| Entrance Essay |
Branksome Hall admissions deadlines and fees
Day students: December 01
Boarding students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
No
Application fee: $250
Registration fee: $9,500
Deposit:
$5,000
What Branksome Hall says about their admissions requirements:
- Completed online application form (www.http://branksome.on.ca/admissions/Pages/Apply.aspx)
- Recent report cards: the most recent report card plus the final report cards from the two previous years
- Any other pertinent educational information that might assist the school in understanding your daughter's history (e.g., an educational assessment)
- Interview for Grades 4-12
- Entrance test (SSATs or Branksome Hall entrance tests) for Grades 9-11
Acceptance
Learn about the percentage of students typically accepted into Branksome Hall. This can help you gauge your chances of getting into this school. For instance, a 95% acceptance rate means a school is relatively easy to get into, while a 10% acceptance rate means it will be difficult to get into.
Branksome Hall acceptance rate: 30%
Branksome Hall student entry points
Schools accept different numbers of students at different grade levels. Learn how many students are accepted into Branksome Hall at each grade level.
| Student Type | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 10 - 14 | 4 - 8 | 12 - 18 | 4 - 6 | 4 - 8 | 2 - 4 | 0 - 4 | 0 - 4 | 40 - 46 | 0 - 4 | 12 - 24 | 6 - 12 | 4 - 8 | 0 |
| Boarding Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 - 4 | 0 - 4 | 3 - 12 | 4 - 12 | 4 - 8 | 0 - 2 |
What type of student Branksome Hall is looking for:
Students who thrive at Branksome Hall are thoughtful learners who seek knowledge and think critically. Even at a young age, Branksome Hall students are comfortable with differing points of view and they ask challenging questions and solve complex problems. It is important that students are interested in engaging with the school, their community and the world around us. Some key words that describe the Branksome Hall student include risk-taker, communicator, thinker, inquirer, principled, caring, open-minded, balanced, reflective, spirited and awe-inspiring.
