School Profile
2019-20
U N I V E R S I T Y D E S T I N AT I O N S
Toronto, Canada
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BRANKSOME HALL
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 creative thinkers and problem solvers. Branksome Curriculum Highlights
Our Graduates
All students, from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, follow the IB curriculum:
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).
Our graduates represent the cultural diversity of Toronto, one of the world’s most multicultural cities. During the 2019-20 school year, our Boarding students alone represented 19 countries. Our graduates are welcomed by post-secondary institutions in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and around the world. In 2020, our graduates were offered entrance scholarships totaling more than $1.5 million, and 100 per cent of our graduates were Ontario Scholars.
Enrolment
Why the IB Diploma Program?
•P rimary Years Program (JK–Grade 6) •M iddle Years Program (Grades 7–10) • Diploma Program (Grades 11–12)
Junior School (JK - Grade 6)
266 students
Middle School (Grades 7-8)
184 students
Senior School (Grades 9 - 12)
456 students
Total (JK - Grade 12)
906 students
Senior & Middle School Day
576 students
Senior & Middle School Boarding
This enriched liberal arts program is viewed as the gold standard by universities worldwide.
64 students
Graduating Class of 2020
112 students
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.
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
GROUP 3
GROUP 4
GROUP 5
GROUP 6
English
French
Economics
Biology
Mathematics
Dance
Cantonese
Latin
Chemistry
Spanish (HL/SL/Ab initio)
Mathematical Studies (SL)
Music
French
Environmental Systems and Societies (SL)
German Italian Korean Mandarin Spanish
Geography (HL) History of Europe
Environmental Systems and Societies (SL) Physics Sports, Health & Exercise Science
Theatre Arts Visual Arts Visual Arts – Film Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge
SCHOOL PROFILE
Grading Equivalents IB Points IB Levels 1-7
Ontario Secondary School Credit % Equivalent Range
7
Excellent
97-100
6
Very Good
93-96
5
Good
85-92
4
Satisfactory
74-83
3
Mediocre
63-71
2
Poor
53-60
1
Very Poor
49 and below
Standardized Test Results OntarioMinistry Ontario Letter 4-point scale GradeEquivalent
4+
A+
4
A
4-
A-
3
B
2 1 R
C D F
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. Due to our challenging academic standards, Branksome Hall does not rank students or calculate GPAs. Our school policy prohibits disclosure of students’ disciplinary records. 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 above. 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 50 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 reviewers. Of our Senior and Middle School faculty, 45 hold Master’s degrees and five hold PhD degrees.
ACT
2020
2019
2018
2017
10
33
55
39
English
30.6
28.9
30.9
30.8
Mathematics
29.4
26.6
27.5
29.6
Reading
30.3
27.2
29.6
30.0
Science
28.9
26.6
27.6
28.6
Composite
29.1
27.4
29
29.6
Number of Students
SAT SAT Number of Students Number of Students
2020 2019 42 42
2019 2018 42 55
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
638 664
664 662
Math Math
677 688
688 696
Total Total
1,314 1351
1,351 1358
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. The highest diploma points awarded to a candidate was 43. The average grade achieved by students who earned the diploma was 5.14; the average point total was 33 points; and 57 students achieved 32 points or more. Four students earned a bilingual diploma. In response to COVID-19, Branksome Hall moved to a full remote-learning model in March for the remainder of the academic year, with a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning. Given the global pandemic, the International Baccalaureate Program did not offer final exams. Branksome Hall Four-Year Summary of IB Results 2020
2019
2018
2017
5.19
5.14
5.08
5.38
Average Point Total (BH)
33
33
32
35
Average Point Total (World)
30
29.63
28.56
29.7
100%
100%
100%
100%
Average Subject Grade (BH)
Overall Pass Rate in Individual Subjects (BH)
3
University of King's College
1
QUEBEC (16)
2020 University Destination Details Total Students
Program
Students / Program
WESTERN PROVINCES (5) McGill University University of King's College The University of British Columbia
12 15
Total Students
1 1
Science Arts Foundation Year Arts Computer Science Program
3 10 14 Students 1
/ Program
Science Undeclared
1
12
Arts
10
Computer Science Global Health and Medicine Undeclared History
1
Economics Arts Classics Science Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medicine
1 4 1 1 1
Global HealthRelations and International Medicine
1
QUEBEC (16)
O N TA R I O ( 6 4 )
Foundation Year Integrated Science
Huron University College
1
Social Science
1
U N I T E University D KINGDOM McGill
McMaster University
5
Honours Health Sciences I
2
King’s College London (University of London)
1
Life Sciences Gateway
3
The University of Edinburgh
1
Arts (BAH)
12
Arts/Education (Concurrent) (BAH/BEd)
1
University of Manchester The University of British Columbia University of Oxford
1 5 1
University of St Andrews
3
Engineering (BASc)
4
Health Science (BScH)
1
King’s College London (University of London)
1
Science (BScH)
6
The University of Edinburgh
1
Management History
1 1
Arts/Education (Concurrent) - Bader International Study Centre - Herstmonceux Castle, England (BAH/B
1
University of Warwick University of Manchester
1 1
Management Economics
1 1
U N I T E D S of TAT ES (14) University Oxford
1
Classics
1
Health Science - Bader International Study Centre - Herstmonceux Castle, England (BScH)
1
American UniversityUniversity of St Andrews
1 3
Public Affairs/International Bachelor of Science Studies in Medicine (Honours)
1 1
Berklee College of Music
1
Music Production and International Relations Engineering
1 1
Criminology
1
Dartmouth College
1
Management Undeclared
1 1
International Development and Globalization
1
University of WarwickUniversity George Washington
1 1
Management Columbia College of Arts and Sciences
1 1
Computer Engineering
1
New York University American University Northeastern University
1 1 1
Music Education Public Affairs/International Biology Studies
1 1 1
Engineering Science
1
Berklee RinglingCollege CollegeofofMusic Art and Design
1
1
Rotman Commerce
1
Social Sciences
1
The New School Dartmouth College University of California - Berkeley George Washington University
1 1 1 1
TrackOne, Undeclared Engineering
2
University of California - Los New York University Angeles
1 1
Music Production and Computer Animation Engineering Undeclared Undeclared College of Letters and Columbia Science College of Arts and Sciences Undeclared Music Education
1
Life Sciences
Computer Science
1
Northeastern University Wesleyan University
1
Biology Undeclared
1
Global Business and Digital Arts
1
Ringling College of Art and Design Yale University
1 2
Computer Animation Engineering, Economics
1
Arts and Humanities
2
The New School
1
Undeclared
1
Engineering
6
University of California - Berkeley
1
College of Letters and Science
1
Kinesiology
1
Undeclared
1
1
University of California - Los Angeles
1
Management & Organizational Studies
Wesleyan University
1
Undeclared
1
Medical Sciences
2
Yale University
2
Engineering, Economics
1
Science
2
Social Science
3
Undeclared
1
Queen’s University
University of Ottawa
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
Western University
26
2
8
2
18
WESTERN PROVINCES (5)
UNITED KINGDOM (8)
U N I T E D S TAT E S ( 1 4 )
Wilfred Laurier University
1
Honours Arts
1
York University
1
Psychology
1
1
Arts and Social Sciences
1
Integrated Science
1
AT L A N T I C P R O V I N C E S ( 1 )
Dalhousie University
(8)
1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1
O T H E R I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I V E R S I T I E S ( 1 )
Duke Kunshan University
1
International Relations
1
Class of 2020 University Destinations
2020 Graduates’ Regional Destinations Number of Graduates
Percentage
Ontario
64
57.14
Quebec
12
10.71
United States
14
12.50
1
0.89
Atlantic Provinces
O N TA R I O
64
Huron University College
1
McMaster University
5
Queen’s University
26
Western Provinces
5
4.46
University of Ottawa
U.K.
6
7.14
University of Toronto
8
University of Waterloo
2
Other International Universities
1
0.89
GAP Year
5
4.46
Unknown
2
1.78
Top University Destinations 2020
Western University Wilfred Laurier University York University OTHER CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES Dalhousie University
2
18 1 1 18 1
Queen’s University
26
McGill University
Western University
18
University of British Columbia
5
McGill University
12
UNITED KINGDOM
8
12
University of Toronto
8
King’s College (University of London)
1
McMaster University
5
University of Edinburgh
1
14
University of Manchester
1
University of Oxford
1
University of St Andrews
3
University of Warwick
1
U.S. Universities (total)
2020 Graduates’ Chosen Programs PROGRAMS
Agriculture
Number of Graduates
Percentage of Graduating Class
0
0.00
Arts and Science/Liberal Arts
39
34.82
Biological Sciences
12
10.71
4
3.57
Business and Commerce* Computer Science, Technology and Communications
5
4.46
Education
2
1.79
Fine Arts and Design/Performing Arts
0
0.00
Humanities
2
1.79
Kinesiology/Sports and Exercise Science
1
0.89
13
11.61
Medicine and Medical Fields
3
2.68
Social Sciences
9
8.04
Alternate Plans
5
4.46
Mathematics, Engineering and Physical Sciences
*This figure does not include pre-acceptance to the Ivey School of Business at Western University.
U N I T E D S TAT E S
14
American University
1
George Washington University
1
Northeastern University
1
Ringling University
1
The New School
1
University of California - Berkeley
1
University of California - Los Angeles
1
University of Chicago
1
Wesleyan University
1
Yale University
2
O T H E R I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I V E R S I T I E S
1
Duke Kunshan University
1
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BRANKSOME HALL
Major Scholarship Offers *
INSTITUTION
SCHOLARSHIP
NUMBER
AMOUNT
INSTITUTION
SCHOLARSHIP
NUMBER
AMOUNT
Agnes Scott College
The Elizabeth Kiss Trailblazer Scholarship
1
$108,000 USD
University of Georgia
Classic Scholar
1
$38,000 USD
American University of Sharjah
Academic Merit Scholarship
1
20% of tuition and fees
University of Glasgow
Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship
1
5,000 GBP
Brock University
Entrance Scholarship
1
$6,000
University of Toronto
1
Carleton University
Renewable Entrance Scholarship
1
$16,000
UofT National Scholarship
Tuition, incidental and residence fees for up to four years of study
Dalhousie University
Entrance Scholarship
1
$5,000
University of Toronto
1
$100,000
Huron at Western
Entrance Scholarship
1
$12,000
Schulich Leader Scholarship
Kenyon College
President’s Scholarship
1
$80,000
University of Toronto
Entrance Scholarship
1
$7,500
McGill University
Schulich Leader Scholarship
1
$80,000
University of Toronto
UoT Scholars
1
$7,500
University of Toronto
Dean’s Merit Award
2
$5,000
Mount Allison University
Entrance Scholarship
1
$12,000
University of Toronto
Faculty of Music Entrance Scholarship
1
$4,000
Oberlin College
John Frederick Oberlin College
1
108,000 USD
University of Waterloo
President’s Scholarship of Distinction
1
$5,000
Queen’s University
Principal’s Scholarship
3
$4,000
$4,000
Entrance Scholarship
1
$18,000
University of Waterloo Entrance Bursary
1
Quest University
University of Waterloo
Rensselaer Ploytechnic Institute
Rensselaer Leadership Award
1
$22,500 USD
Wilfrid Laurier University
Entrance Scholarship
1
$10,000
Ryerson University
Entrance Award
1
$8,000
Wilfrid Laurier University
Admission Scholarship
1
$4,000
Savannah College of Art and Design
Entrance Scholarship
1
$11,000 USD
Savannah College of Art and Design
Academic Scholarship
1
$9,000 USD
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
SAIC Creative Honors Scholarship
1
$33,600 USD
School of Visual Arts
Silas H. Rhodes Scholarship
1
$7,000
St. Francis Xavier University
Entrance Scholarship
1
$7,000
St. Francis Xavier University
Entrance Scholarship
2
$5000
University of British Columbia
Women in Engineering Entrance Scholarship
1
$10,000
University of British Columbia
UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Award
1
$80,000
University of Calgary
Diversity Champions in Engineering Award
1
$4,000
*Value of $4,000 CAD and above
SCHOOL PROFILE
University Destinations 2016-19 O N TA R I O
University of Oxford
Stanford University
Brock University
University of St Andrews
Syracuse University
Carleton University
University of the Arts London
The George Washington University
Huron University College
The New School
Laurentian University
O T H E R I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I V E R S I T I E S
The University of Tampa
McMaster University
Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la
Union College
OCAD University
Couture Parisienne
University of California - Berkeley
Queen’s University
Fontys University of Applied Sciences
University of California - Davis
Royal Military College of Canada
IE University
University of California - Irvine
Trent University
Murdoch University
University of California - Los Angeles
University of Guelph
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
University of California - Santa Barbara
University of Ottawa
Universität Passau
University of Chicago
University of Toronto
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
University of Delaware University of Houston
University of Waterloo Western University
U N I T E D S TAT E S
University of Michigan
Wilfrid Laurier University
Babson College
University of Notre Dame
Berklee College of Music
University of Pennsylvania
OTHER PROVINCES
Boston University
University of Southern California
Concordia University
Bowdoin College
Vanderbilt University
Dalhousie University
Brown University
Villanova University
McGill University
California Institute of Technology
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Francis Xavier University
Colby College
Wesleyan University
The University of British Columbia
Columbia University
Williams College
University of King’s College
Cornell University
Yale University
University of New Brunswick
Dartmouth College Duke University
UNITED KINGDOM & IRELAND
Georgetown University
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Harvard University
Durham University
James Madison University
Goldsmiths, University of London
Kenyon College
Imperial College London
Macalester College
King’s College London
Mount Holyoke College
Loughborough University
New York University
Queen Mary University of London
Northeastern University
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Northwestern University
St George’s, University of London
Pomona College
The University of Edinburgh
Rhode Island School of Design
University College London
Savannah College of Art and Design
University of Dundee
Southern Methodist University
University of Glasgow
St. John’s College
In 2020, our university applicants were offered scholarships totalling more than $1.5 million, and 97% of our graduates were Ontario Scholars.
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C O UNS E L L IN G FAC U LT Y AND STAF F Joanne Colwell Director, Guidance and University Relations jcolwell@branksome.on.ca 416.920.6265, ext. 255
Lauren Caldwell Middle School Guidance Counsellor lcaldwell@branksome.on.ca 416.920.6265, ext. 389
Hayley AvRuskin Grade 9 and 10 Guidance Counsellor havruskin@branksome.on.ca 416.920.6265, ext. 264
Kalista Clement Middle School Guidance Counsellor kclement@branksome.on.ca 416.920.6265, ext. 382
Laura Bincik Middle School Guidance Counsellor lbincik@branksome.on.ca 416.920.6265, ext. 345
Kathleen Duguay Grade 9 and 10 Guidance Counsellor kduguay@branksome.on.ca 416.920.6265, ext. 271
Cory Miller Guidance and University Counsellor, University Counselling Coordinator cmiller@branksome.on.ca 416.920.6265, ext. 217
Bonita Ip Administrative Assistant to the Director, Guidance and University Relations guidance@branksome.on.ca 416.920.6265, ext. 214
Jennifer Stumborg Guidance and University Counsellor jstumborg@branksome.on.ca 416.920.6265, ext. 275
Niro Nagendran Administrative Assistant, Guidance guidance@branksome.on.ca 416.920.6265, ext. 339
Branksome Hall 10 Elm Avenue, Toronto ON M4W 1N4
Tel. 416-920-6265 ext. 268 admissions@branksome.on.ca branksome.on.ca