School Profile 2016

SCHOOL PROFILE 2016 University Destinations MIDENT 886912 CEEB 826765 UCAS 48228

Discover Our IB Advantage Branksome Hall is a leading International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls. Established in 1903 in Toronto, Canada, Branksome is an independent, university preparatory school whose exemplary liberal arts curriculum prepares its graduates to be lifelong learners and leaders.

WHY THE IB DIPLOMA PROGRAM? This enriched liberal arts program is viewed as the gold standard by universities worldwide.

CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS All students, from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, follow the IB curriculum: • Primary Years Program ( JK–Grade 6) • Middle Years Program (Grades 7–10) • Diploma Program (Grades 11–12)

ENROLMENT DURING 2015 – 16

All Senior School courses are offered at the university preparatory level.

Branksome students work toward graduating with both the IB Diploma and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

Junior School ( JK–Grade 6) Middle School (Grades 7–8) Senior School (Grades 9–12)

263 students 175 students 457 students

Total ( JK–Grade 12)

895 students

Senior & Middle School Day Senior & Middle School Residence Graduating Class of 2015

576 students

GRADING EQUIVALENTS

IB LEVELS

ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL CREDIT % EQUIVALENT RANGE

7

Excellent

97–100

6

Very Good

93–96

IB POINTS 1–7

5

Good

85–92

4

Satisfactory

74–83

3

2

Mediocre

56 students 111 students

OUR GRADUATES Our graduates represent the cultural diversity of Toronto, one of the world’s most multicultural cities. During the 2015–16 school year, our Residence students alone represented 15 countries.

Our graduates are welcomed by post-secondary institutions in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and around the world.

In 2016, 87 per cent of our university applicants were offered entrance scholarships, and 100 per cent of our graduates were Ontario Scholars.

STANDARDIZED TEST RESULTS ONTARIO MINISTRY 4-POINT SCALE

CANADIAN LETTER GRADE EQUIVALENT

4+

A+

SAT (U.S. Mean)

Number of Students Reading

4

A

4-

A-

3

B

2

C

2

Poor

53–60

1

D

1

Very poor

49 and below

R

F

2015

2014

2013

35

51

54

45

616

605 (495)

624 (497)

617 (496)

Mathematics

662

632 (511)

653 (513)

611 (514)

Writing

638

621 (484)

622 (487)

622 (488)

Total ACT (U.S. Mean)

Number of students

63–71

2016

1916 1858 (1490) 1899 (1497) 1850 (1498) 2016

2015

2014

2013

18

18

18

12

English

29.8

27.7 (20.4)

28.1 (20.3)

25.6 (20.2)

Mathematics

27.8

25.9 (20.8)

25.1 (20.9)

26.9 (20.9)

Reading

29.3

28.3 (21.4)

28.1 (21.3)

25.0 (21.1)

Science

27.3

25.8 (20.9)

25.7 (20.8)

23.8 (20.7)

Composite

28.8

26.8 (21.0)

26.7 (21.0)

25.3 (20.9)

IB Course Offerings IB Diploma courses, completed in Grades 11 and 12, are offered at Branksome Hall at both the Higher (HL) and Standard (SL) levels, unless otherwise noted.

These courses are aligned with Ontario Grade 11 and 12 3U/M and 4U/M courses.

GRADING POLICIES The grading standards in the Ontario educational system differ from those that typically prevail at American high schools.

For example, in our system, first (or “A”) standing commences at 80 per cent, rather than 90 per cent. What is referred to as “a solid B+ average” is therefore in the upper 70s. At the other end of the scale, our passing grade is 50 per cent, rather than 60 or 65 per cent.

If a course is repeated, the highest grade achieved is counted for credit. These standards are mandated by the Ontario Ministry of Education, which accredits all public and independent schools in this province, and are not at the discretion of individual secondary schools or groups of schools. Ontario (OSSD) transcript grades reflect a student’s final achievement over the course of an academic year.

GROUP 1

GROUP 3

GROUP 5

English (HL/SL) Cantonese (HL/SL) French (HL/SL) German (HL/SL) Italian (HL/SL) Korean (HL/SL) Mandarin (HL/SL) Russian (HL/SL) Spanish (HL/SL)

Economics (HL/SL) Environmental Systems and Societies (SL) Geography (HL/SL) History of Europe (HL/SL)

Mathematics (HL/SL) Mathematical Studies (SL)

GROUP 2

French (HL/SL) Latin (SL) Mandarin B (HL/SL) Spanish (HL/SL/Ab initio)

GROUP 6

Music (HL/SL) Theatre Arts (HL/SL) Visual Arts (HL/SL) Visual Arts – Film (HL/SL)

GROUP 4

Biology (HL/SL) Chemistry (HL/SL) Environmental Systems and Societies (SL) Physics (HL/SL) Sports, Health & Exercise Science (SL)

Due to our challenging academic standards, Branksome Hall does not rank students or calculate GPAs. Branksome Hall is a non-semester school.

The International Baccalaureate Schools of Ontario (IBSO) has a shared table of equivalents to percentages as outlined in the chart on page 2. Interim, anticipated or predicted IB grades are based on evidence demonstrated in the classroom, and not on final IB examinations.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA PROGRAM Branksome Hall is a continuum school, and we began offering the IB Diploma Program in 2003. Approximately fifty per cent of our faculty are involved in IB leadership roles, ranging from examiners/moderators to workshop leaders/site visitors, exam writers/editors and program and curriculum

Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge

reviewers. Within our Senior and Middle School faculty, 30 hold Master’s degrees and four hold Ph.D. degrees.

In Grade 11, students begin the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, concurrently earning Ontario secondary school credits. Grade 11 and 12 Ontario courses are at the most advanced level (University Preparation or University/ College Preparation), and are integrated into the IB curriculum.

In May 2016, 111 students wrote 25 different subject exams. The highest diploma points awarded to a candidate was 43. The average grade achieved by students who earned the diploma was 5.26; the average point total was 34 points; and 41 students achieved 35 points or more. 15 students earned a bilingual diploma.

BRANKSOME HALL FOUR-YEAR SUMMARY OF IB RESULTS

Average Subject Grade (BH) Average Point Total (BH) Average Point Total (World) Overall Pass Rate in Individual Subjects (BH)

2016

2015

2014

2013

5.26

5.30

5.23

5.06

34

34

33

32

est. 30.2

30.2

30.1

30.0

100%

100%

100%

100%

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2016 GRADUATES’ REGIONAL DESTINATIONS

CLASS OF 2016 UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS 1

ONTARIO Carleton University Laurentian University McMaster University Queen’s University Trent University University of Guelph University of Toronto University of Waterloo Western University Wilfrid Laurier University

61

OTHER CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES Dalhousie University McGill University University of British Columbia University of King’s College

13

UNITED STATES Boston University Colby College Columbia University Cornell University Duke University The George Washington University Harvard University James Madison University New York University Northeastern University Northwestern University Stanford University Syracuse University Union College University of California, Los Angeles The University of Chicago University of Pennsylvania University of Southern California Vanderbilt University Washington University in St. Louis

23

Ontario

61

55.0

2

United States

23

20.7

3

Quebec

7

6.3

3

4

Atlantic Provinces

3

2.7

4

5

Western Provinces

3

2.7

6

United Kingdom

8

7.2

7

Other International Universities

2

1.8

Other

4

3.6

5 6 7 8

8

TOP UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS 2016

1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1

23

19

16

11

8

U.S. Universities

Queen’s University

University of Toronto

Western University

U.K. Universities

2016 GRADUATES’ CHOSEN PROGRAMS Number of Graduates

Percentage of Graduating Class

Arts and Science/Liberal Arts

22

19.82

Biological Sciences

15

13.51

Business

11

9.91

4

3.61

10

9.01

Programs

UNITED KINGDOM King’s College London Loughborough University University College London University of the Arts London University of Glasgow University of St Andrews

8

Humanities

2

1.80

OTHER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES The Chinese University of Hong Kong Fontys University of Applied Sciences

2

Journalism and Media Studies

2

1.80

1 1

Kinesiology/Sports and Exercise Science

3

2.70

10

9.01

4

Medicine and Physiotherapy

3

2.70

1 3

Social Sciences

25

22.52

Alternate Plans

4

3.61

OTHER Gap Year (Deferred Admission 2017) Gap Year (Undecided)

4

2 7 3 1

Percentage

1

2

1 1 3 19 1 2 16 6 11 1

Total

1 1 2 1 1 2

Computer Science, Technology and Communications Fine Arts and Design/Performing Arts

Mathematics, Engineering and Physical Sciences

2016 GRADUATES’ UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS DETAILS Total Students

Total Students

Ontario

61 Program

Carleton University Laurentian University McMaster University

1 Performing Arts 1 Architectural Studies 3 Health Science Life Sciences 19 Arts Fine Arts and Education Commerce Engineering Science 1 Journalism

1 1 1 2 5 2 2 3 7 1

2 Arts Criminal Justice and Public Policy 16 Chemical Engineering Commerce Communications, Culture, Information and Technology Economics Humanities International Development Studies International Relations Life Sciences Political Science and International Relations 6 Environmental Engineering Co-op Global Business and Digital Arts Mathematics Planning Co-op Psychology 11 Business Economics, Politics and Philosophy Kinesiology Media, Information and Technoculture Medical Sciences Manangement and Organizational Studies *AEO Social Sciences 1 Music Performance

1 1 2 2

Queen’s University

Trent University University of Guelph University of Toronto

University of Waterloo

Western University

Wilfrid Laurier University

Students/Program

1 1 2 1 2 4 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 1 1 1

Atlantic Provinces

3 Program

Dalhousie University University of King’s College

2 Arts and Social Sciences 1 International Development Studies 1 2 Foundation Year Programme 1

Quebec

7 Program

McGill University

7 Arts Biology and Mathematics Business and International Relations History and Literature Human Geography Political Science and International Relations Science

Western Provinces

3 Program

University of British Columbia

3 Arts Biology Commerce

Students/Program

United Kingdom

8 Program

King’s College London Loughborough University University College London

1 War Studies and Philosophy 1 Sport and Exercise Science 2 History, Politics and Economics Urban Planning, Design and Management 1 Arts and Design 1 Medicine 2 Biology International Relations

University of the Arts London University of Glasgow University of St Andrews

United States

23 Program

Boston College Colby College Columbia University Cornell University Duke University The George Washington University

1 1 1 1 1 2

Harvard University James Madison University New York University Northeastern University Northwestern University

1 1 1 1 2

Stanford University Syracuse University Union College University of California, Los Angeles The University of Chicago

1 1 1 1 1

University of Pennsylvania

2

University of Southern California Vanderbilt University Washington University in St. Louis

1 1 1

Other International Universities

2 Program

The Chinese University of Hong Kong Fontys University of Applied Sciences

Students/Program

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Students/Program

Performing Arts Arts and Sciences Neuroscience and Behavior Policy Analysis and Management International Comparative Studies Arts and Sciences Biological Anthropology English and Political Science Pre-medicine Media, Culture and Communications Marketing College of Arts and Sciences Music Performance International Relations Liberal Arts Communications Arts and Sciences Life Sciences Computer Science, Linguistics and Philosophy Biochemistry Economics Business Arts and Science Biomedical Engineering

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Students/Program

1 Law

1

1 Physiotherapy

1

Students/Program

1 1 1 1 1

Other

4 Program

Students/Program

Gap Year (Deferred Admission 2017) University of King’s College 1 Foundation Year Programme Gap Year (Undecided) 3

1 3

1 1

Students/Program

*(AEO) Advanced Entry Opportunity: One student has qualified for conditional, pre-admission to the HBA Program at Western University

1 1 1

5

MAJOR SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS INSTITUTION

SCHOLARSHIP

Brock University Brock University Carleton University Carleton University Carleton University Carleton University Case Western Reserve University The Chinese University of Hong Kong Dalhousie University Dalhousie University Dalhousie University Eckerd College The George Washington University The George Washington University Laurentian University Mount Allison University Queen’s University Queen’s University Ryerson University Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah College of Art and Design St. Francis Xavier University The New School Trent University Trent University Trent University Union College University of Aberdeen University of Alberta University of British Columbia University of Guelph University of Miami University of Ottawa University of South Carolina University of Toronto Scarborough University of Toronto University of Waterloo Western University Western University Western University Western University Wilfrid Laurier University

Brock Scholars Award Brock Scholars Award Entrance Scholarship Entrance Scholarship Entrance Scholarship Entrance Scholarship University Scholarship Renewable University Admission Scholarship IB Renewable Scholarship IB Renewable Scholarship IB Renewable Scholarship International Student Grant President’s Academic Scholarship President’s Academic Scholarship Academic Excellence Scholarship Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship Dean’s Admission Scholarship for Bachelor of Arts Principal’s Scholarship Entrance Scholarship Academic Scholarship Academic Scholarship Entrance Scholarship Merit Scholarship National Renewable Entrance Scholarship National Renewable Entrance Scholarship National Renewable Entrance Scholarship Presidential Scholarship International Undergraduate Scholarship Academic Excellence Scholarship Chancellor’s Scholar Designation Entrance Scholarship Renewable Presidential Scholarships Admission Scholarship Merit Scholarship Entrance Scholarship Scholars Program National Math Scholarship Renewable Brescia University College Admission Scholarship Continuing Admissions Scholarship Dean’s Entrance Scholarship Huron Entrance Award Entrance Scholarship

NUMBER 3 3 3

7

2 3

5

AMOUNT $4,000 $10,000 $4,000 $8,000 $12,000 $16,000 $25,500 USD $21,050 HKD $16,000 $20,000 $21,000 $64,000 USD $20,000 USD $40,000 USD $4,500 $6,000 $8,000 $8,000 $4,000 $36,000 USD $40,000 USD $7,000 $96,000 USD $4,000 $6,000 $25,000 $64,000 USD £17,000 $6,000 $4,000 $8,000 $80,000 USD $4,000 $35,040 USD $8,000 $6,000 $12,000 $8,000 $10,000 $20,000 $6,000 $6,500

In 2016, 87% of our university applicants were offered scholarships totalling over $1.1 million, and 100% of our graduates were Ontario Scholars.

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UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS 2013 TO 2016

ONTARIO Carleton University Laurentian University McMaster University OCAD University Queen’s University Ryerson University Trent University University of Guelph University of Ottawa University of Toronto University of Waterloo Western University Wilfrid Laurier University York University OTHER PROVINCES Concordia University Dalhousie University Emily Carr University of Art + Design McGill University Mount Allison University Nova Scotia College of Art & Design St. Francis Xavier University University of British Columbia University of Calgary University of King’s College University of Victoria UNITED STATES Babson College Boston University Carnegie Mellon University Colby College Columbia College Chicago

Columbia University Cornell University Duke University Emory University The George Washington University Georgetown University Harvard University James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Kenyon College Long Island University, Post Campus Mannes College The New School for Music Marquette University New York University Northeastern University Northwestern University Olin College of Engineering Pace University, New York City Pratt Institute Princeton University Savannah College of Art and Design School of the Art Institute of Chicago School of Visual Arts Stanford University Syracuse University Trinity College Tufts University Tulane University Union College University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles The University of Chicago University of Miami University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania

University of Southern California The University of Vermont University of Virginia Vanderbilt University Vassar College Wake Forest University Washington University in St. Louis UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND The Glasgow School of Art Imperial College London King’s College London Loughborough University National University of Ireland, Galway Newcastle University Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Royal Conservatoire of Scotland University of Aberdeen University of the Arts London University of Bath University College Cork University College London University of East Anglia The University of Edinburgh University of Glasgow University of St Andrews OTHER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES The Chinese University of Hong Kong ESSEC Business School Fontys University of Applied Sciences Università Bocconi Universität Mannheim Universiteit van Amsterdam Waseda University

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COUNSELLING FACULTY AND STAFF Andrea Stoeckl Director, Guidance and University Relations astoeckl@branksome.on.ca 416.920.6265, ext. 255 Hayley AvRuskin Middle School Guidance Counsellor havruskin@branksome.on.ca 416.920.6265, ext. 264

Laura Bincik Grade 9 and 10 Guidance Counsellor lbincik@branksome.on.ca 416.920.6265, ext. 345 Lauren Caldwell Middle School Guidance Counsellor lcaldwell@branksome.on.ca 416.920.6265 ext. 389

Jennifer Stumborg Guidance and University Counsellor jstumborg@branksome.on.ca 416.920.6265, ext. 275

Joanne Colwell Grade 9 and 10 Guidance Counsellor jcolwell@branksome.on.ca 416.920.6265, ext. 271

10 Elm Avenue Toronto, ON, Canada M4W 1N4 T 416.920.9741 F 416.920.5390 www.branksome.on.ca An IB World School

Cory Miller Guidance and University Counsellor, University Counselling Coordinator cmiller@branksome.on.ca 416.920.6265, ext. 217

VISION To be the pre-eminent educational community of globally minded learners and leaders.

Elizabeth Jennings Administrative Assistant to the Director, Guidance and University Relations guidance@branksome.on.ca 416.920.6265, ext. 214 Niroshiya Nagendran Administrative Assistant, Guidance nnagendran@branksome.on.ca 416.920.6265 ext. 339

MISSION Each day, we challenge and inspire girls to love learning and to shape a better world.