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Branksome Hall Asia is the sister school of Branksome Hall, a 115-year-old independent girls’ school in Canada, consistently ranked as one of the world’s best boarding schools. Founded in 2012, we are an IB World School that offers the academically rigorous and challenging Diploma Program, Middle Years Program, and the Primary Years Program. At Branksome Hall Asia, we nurture the development of global perspectives and leadership through service, which benefits all students as they discover their “Remarkable” and their place as leaders locally, nationally, and globally. Our distinctive educational journey actively pursues our mission, “To challenge and inspire girls each day to love learning and to shape a better world.” This educational journey promises to support each student to discover within themselves a strong voice, to take risks and step outside their comfort zones, and the power to lead lives of curiosity, empowerment, service to others, and personal fulfillment. Dedicated to providing exemplary educational programs, our students grow as globally-minded learners and leaders prepared for the challenges and opportunities they will meet in a rapidly changing interdependent world. They grow as architects, athletes, debaters, doctors, engineers, historians, lawyers, mathematicians, musicians, researchers, scientists, writers, and much more, and often at the same time. From JK Prep to Grade 12, our students share their learning and living in a state-of-the-art world-class facility that embodies and encourages our value for intellectual inquiry, collaboration, effective communication, and strength of character. Branksome Hall Asia vibrates with students’ energy and warmth. The exceptional Branksome Hall Asia faculty fuels this energy. Experts in their field and dedicated to professional growth, their commitment to the highest levels of learning, to ensure each student discovers her unique “Remarkable,” is central to our success. The Arts are an integral and crucial element in nurturing creativity and the advancement of cognitive function. We provide a rich offering of visual and performing arts experiences for students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Students develop artistic skills and creative expression through music, dance, and drama opportunities. Branksome Hall Asia student musicians work with a team of professional visiting music teachers, including opera singers, guitarists, and songwriters, concert cellists, pianists, percussion and wind Symphony Orchestra members. We strongly encourage girls to play brass instruments to share the stage as brass soloists. Our most advanced players and singers are trained to audition for the prestigious Annual Senior School Honor Strings, Wind, and Choir Ensembles. We challenge our students to develop new skills, to learn more about themselves, and to make a difference in the communities in which they live and learn. This focus and encouragement towards a holistic education are delivered through various clubs and activities (outside of the classroom) and grade-specific advisory activities. Our classrooms are a foundation for learning giving our students tools to build on. Hands-on learning experiences outside of the classroom solidify the concepts that have been taught in the classroom. Students are given the means to enhance social interaction, leadership, and self-confidence. We focus on the questions of perception rather than the specifics of geography or language by exploring multiple ways knowledge can be combined, comprehended, and applied in our world. Taking on the roles within community organizations as collaborators and mentors, our students gain exposure and learn about various disparities locally and globally. These experiences enable crucial communication, organization, and teamwork skills. Founded in 1903, Branksome Hall is an independent school for girls. Today, the school is located on a 13-acre campus in Toronto’s Rosedale neighborhood and educates approximately 900 girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. The school was founded by Miss Margaret Scott, who served from 1903 to 1910 as the first Principal. Branksome Hall was originally located in a rental property at 102 Bloor Street East, with an enrolment of 70 girls. Seven years later, that property was purchased by the province and Branksome relocated to 592 Sherbourne Street. In 1912, the school purchased Hollydene, the elegant property at 10 Elm Avenue. The house, built in 1880, included a coach house, which soon contained classrooms, and a gymnasium. Holden's spacious lawns were perfect for outdoor games and garden parties. Over the years, both the campus and student enrollment expanded. Branksome Hall’s Toronto campus now includes more than a dozen buildings, ranging from heritage mansions to modern structures, a new Sports Center, and residence buildings. In March 2009, Branksome Hall was invited by the Korean government to establish a campus within the Global Education City on the UNESCO World Heritage-listed island of Jeju. Branksome Hall is identified as one of the World’s top eight schools by a Boston consulting firm, and thus won its place to be invited into this national project. Following the signing of an MOU in September 2009, the school initiated a three-month feasibility study, followed by Branksome Hall Board of Governors visits and ongoing meetings with the Korean Prime Minister’s office, the Governor of Jeju, and the Jeju Free International City Development Center (JDC). After almost 12 months of review, the Branksome Hall Asia project and our next phase of history were underway. In July 2010, Branksome Hall signed a Cooperative Venture Agreement during a ceremony held at Branksome Hall, Toronto. Planning and preparations began. An international architectural design competition was held to select the Branksome Hall Asia designer. MKPL won the competition and immediately began workshops and consultations with the Branksome Hall community and consultants to design a campus that would be innovative, iconic, and reflect the mission, vision, and philosophy of Branksome Hall. Parallel to the design and construction of this remarkable facility, a worldwide search began for the leadership team which was to lead the planning and establishment of the school. Admission of students to Branksome Hall Asia began in January 2012 and the Admissions team assessed and interviewed over 600 prospective students and presented to over 5000 parents in Korea, China, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Canada, USA, Australia, Singapore, and Japan. Branksome Hall Asia limited its enrollment to approximately 300 students in its first year and will grow to 1200 students over the following six to eight years.2012 was a historic year for the Branksome Hall global community and we look forward to contributing further to our over 100 years of remarkable history. View full school

Since our founding in 1903, thousands of great women have walked our halls as Branksome students. They have been routinely welcomed into the finest colleges and universities around the world, with many receiving scholarships. Branksome alumnae have gone on to make a difference in just about any and every imaginable field and endeavor. Branksome is a unique school. As Toronto's only all-girls, all years IB World School, we offer our students an academically excellent program in tandem with unmatched commitments to global engagement and well-being. At Branksome, girls are taught the skills they need to thrive in our changing world. They learn how to find their loud voices and develop as lifelong learners. As you read through this website, you will discover more about the Branksome difference and what sets us apart. When you are ready to learn more, please drop by our campus for an Open House or reach out to our Admission team. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing more about what makes our school so remarkable. The school was founded by Miss Margaret Scott, who served as our first principle from 1903 to 1910. Branksome Hall was initially located in a rental property at 102 Bloor Street East, with an enrolment of 70 girls. Seven years later, that property was purchased by the province, and Branksome relocated to 592 Sherbourne Street. In 1912, the school purchased Hollydene, the elegant property at 10 Elm Avenue. The house, built in 1880, was purchased for the then princely sum of $48,000. Included in the deal was a coach house, which soon contained classrooms and a gymnasium. Holden's spacious lawns were perfect for outdoor games and garden parties. Over the years, both the campus and student enrolment have expanded. Branksome's campus now includes more than a dozen buildings, ranging from heritage mansions 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. Branksome Hall is a school where remarkable things happen every day! We welcome you to enjoy learning about our community, our programs, our facilities, and the many opportunities that inspire our 900 students. Our dedicated Admissions team is ready to assist you, from your initial inquiry to your enrolment at Branksome Hall. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact a member of our team, and we would be happy to assist you. To learn about our IB Advantage for Girls, please take a moment to read more from our students and faculty. Every student at Branksome Hall, from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, benefits from the IB curriculum. It promotes curiosity and critical thinking, provides regular assessments and feedback against standardized criteria, and has been shown to improve students' performance and provide unmatched preparation for university studies. Nearly 5,000 schools in more than 150 countries have adopted the IB World School program, recognized widely as the gold standard in education. Branksome Hall is the only independent girls' school in Toronto to offer the International Baccalaureate exclusively. 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, IB teaches students to become critical thinkers and effective communicators of their ideas and opinions at every age. As a result, they develop habits that last through a lifetime of shaping a better world. From an early age, our students are thoughtful learners who seek knowledge and think critically. They are comfortable with differing points of view. Also, they understand that our world is complex, changing the place that needs caring, compassionate, and principled leaders, and they take action to make the world a better place. View full school