Branksome Hall
- Why
- Families looking for a girls' school · Those who value the IB
- Because
- Continuous IB · A small boarding group · Moderate class sizes
- Result
- A valid diploma · The habit of leadership · Family warmth
- Benefit
- Mid-market price · CAD 1,060 above the median, with IB and boarding with supervised study
- Cost
- CAD 90,710 (headline annual fee with boarding) · about CAD 9,071 per school month
Why Branksome Hall?
Families sending a child to another country ask first about safety and then about the international validity of the diploma. As a girls' school offering IB education on a sheltered campus in the city centre, the school answers both questions together. CAIS accreditation is a mark of quality showing that the school is reviewed against national standards.
- Families looking for a girls' school: It suits those who want an environment where girls take on the leadership roles. Every position, from class president to team captain, belongs to girls.
- Those who value the IB: It suits families aiming for graduation with the Diploma Programme. The school prepares students for this program from middle school onwards.
- Those who prefer Toronto: It suits those who want to be part of a small boarding community while living in a big city. About fifty boarders provide this balance.
Reasons: the features that set Branksome Hall apart
- Continuous IB: The PYP is taught in JK-grade 6, the MYP in grades 7-10 and the Diploma Programme in grades 11-12. Students build research and writing skills step by step over the years.
- A small boarding group: Among 910 students there are only 54 boarders, so the boarding section resembles a family home more than a crowded dormitory.
- Moderate class sizes: The average class has 16-22 students. Teachers can closely follow each student's participation in class.
- Central campus: The campus is a 13-acre site on the edge of a wooded ravine. Because it is in the city centre, the student lives in a green setting while being close to Toronto's amenities.
- Innovation centre: The campus is home to the Karen L. Jurjevich Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre. Technology and performing arts work is carried out within the school.
- A rich extracurricular life: More than 80 clubs, sports and community service options are offered. Students can explore their interests during the high school years.
- Boarders from different countries: Boarders come from 13 different countries, so the student gains a multicultural circle of friends.
Cost analysis: what one school year costs
Boarding is CAD 86,640 per year for Grades 7-10 and CAD 90,710 per year for Grades 11-12 in 2026-27.
| Item | CAD | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boarding, Grades 7-10 | 86,640 | listed with the annual fees |
| Boarding, Grades 11-12 | 90,710 | listed with the annual fees |
| New student registration fee | 9,500 | one-time |
| Headline annual fee with boarding | 90,710 | 2026-27 |
| One-time fees in the first year | 9,500 | added to the first year only |
The headline fee works out to about CAD 9,071 per school month over a 10-month year, accommodation and meals included.
Inclusions and day fees are not stated; whether international boarders pay a different fee must be confirmed with the school; textbooks, technology and uniforms are extra.
Fees were compiled in October 2026 and change every school year; confirm the amount with the school before applying.
How this fee compares
At CAD 90,710, this fee is CAD 1,060 above the median of CAD 89,650 among 24 CAIS schools with boarding included.
Outcome: confident young women who are open to the world
- A valid diploma: The IB Diploma Programme is a school-leaving framework recognized in many countries. On return, recognition is handled by the home country's education authority.
- The habit of leadership: All positions of responsibility are open to girls. This experience also stands out in university applications.
- Family warmth: The small boarding group keeps the student from feeling alone. Staff know each student well.
- City culture: Museums, theatres and universities are close to the campus. Students use these opportunities within the school's permission and supervision rules.
Benefit analysis: what the investment buys
The student works toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) plus International Baccalaureate (IB), taught and assessed by certified Canadian teachers.
Every lesson, club and team runs in English, which turns English into a working language rather than a school subject.
On-campus boarding with supervised study time, meals and weekend activities inside one community.
Drama and Theatre and Sports Academies let the student build a profile beyond grades.
A Canadian transcript, teacher references and extracurricular record that Canadian and international universities review directly.
Cost–benefit at a glance
| Measure | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Annual investment | CAD 90,710 | Headline annual fee with boarding, from the cost analysis above |
| Per school month | CAD 9,071 | Over a 10-month school year |
| Price position | +CAD 1,060 | vs. median CAD 89,650 · 24 CAIS schools with boarding included |
| Specialty programs | 3 | International Baccalaureate (IB), Drama and Theatre and Sports Academies |
| Living arrangement | Boarding | Included in the cost analysis where the school publishes it |
| Language support | Immersion | No separate ESL program in our data; we confirm with the school |
| Value verdict | Mid-market price |
Priced in line with the median across 24 CAIS schools with boarding included. The decision rests on fit: IB and boarding with supervised study rather than price.
Who it suits and what to consider
- Cost: The 2026-27 boarding fee is CAD 86,640 for grades 7-10 and CAD 90,710 for grades 11-12. New students pay a CAD 9,500 registration fee. Textbooks, technology and uniform are separate items. Current amounts should be confirmed with the school.
- Academic expectations: The IB requires intensive reading and writing. The first year can be challenging for students whose English is not strong. Families should confirm with the school whether the boarding fee differs for international students.
Does Branksome Hall fit your daughter's goals?