School Profile
2018-19
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 2018-19 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 2019, 93 per cent of our graduates were offered entrance scholarships totaling more than $1.7 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)
264 students
Middle School (Grades 7-8)
188 students
Senior School (Grades 9 - 12)
458 students
Total (JK - Grade 12)
910 students
Senior & Middle School Day
582 students
Senior & Middle School Boarding
This enriched liberal arts program is viewed as the gold standard by universities worldwide.
64 students
Graduating Class of 2019
109 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 1-7
IB Levels
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 Ontario Ministry 4-point scale
Ontario Letter Grade Equivalent
4+
A+
4
A
4-
A-
3
B
2 1 R
C D F
ACT
2019
2018
2017
2016
33
55
39
18
English
28.9
30.9
30.8
29.8
Mathematics
26.6
27.5
29.6
27.8
Reading
27.2
29.6
30.0
29.3
Science
26.6
27.6
28.6
27.3
Composite
27.4
29
29.6
28.8
Number of Students
SAT
2019
2018
42
55
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
664
662
Math
688
696
Total
1351
1358
Number of Students
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 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 reviewers. Of our Senior and Middle School faculty, 45 hold Master’s degrees and five 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 2019, 110 students wrote 38 different subject exams. The highest diploma points awarded to a candidate was 43. The average grade achieved by students who earned the diploma was 5.14; the average point total was 33 points; and 57 students achieved 32 points or more. Four 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)
2019
2018
2017
2016
5.14
5.08
5.38
5.26
33
32
35
34
est. 29.63
28.56
29.87
30.2
100%
100%
100%
100%
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2019 University Destination Details Total Students
Program
Students / Program
Total Students
Program
Students / Program
O N TA R I O ( 5 1 )
Brock University
1
Recreation & Leisure Studies
1
Cognitive Science
1
Carleton University
1
Arts
1
Psychology
1
Huron University College
2
Arts
1
Social Science
1
Arts
1
Engineering
1
Science
1
Health Sciences
2
Life Sciences
2
Arts
9
Arts/Education (Concurrent)
1
Commerce
1
Engineering
McMaster University
5
WESTERN PROVINCES (2)
The University of British Columbia
2
UNITED KINGDOM (8)
Queen’s University
University of Guelph
15
2
Durham University
1
Law
1
St George's, University of London
1
Physiotherapy
1
The University of Edinburgh
3
Applied Sport Science
1
1
Engineering
1
Science
3
International Relations
1
Arts
1
University of Dundee
1
Medicine
1
Science Subjects
1
University of Oxford
1
History and Politics
1
University of St Andrews
1
International Relations
1
2
Business Administration
1
Communications
1
University of Ottawa
1
Nursing
1
University of Toronto
11
Computer Engineering
1
Engineering
1
Life Sciences
2
Music Performance
1
Commerce
2
Social Sciences
U N I T E D S TAT E S ( 1 9 )
Boston University
California Institute of Technology
1
Mathematical Sciences
1
2
Georgetown University
1
Business
1
Engineering
2
Kenyon College
1
Creative Writing
1
New York University
1
Film and Television
1
Northwestern University
1
Media and Integrated Marketing Communications
1
University of Waterloo
1
Accounting and Finance Management
1
Western University
12
Computer Science
1
Health Sciences
1
Rhode Island School of Design
1
Fine Arts
1
Kinesiology
1
Fashion Marketing and Management
1
3
Savannah College of Art and Design
2
Medical Sciences Science
1
Film
1
Social Science
5
AT L A N T I C P R O V I N C E S ( 1 1 )
Dalhousie University
University of King's College
10
1
St. John’s College
1
Arts
1
Stanford University
1
International Relations
1
The New School
2
Art and Design
1
Strategic Design and Management
1
Arts
4
Bioveterinary Science
1
Health Promotion
1
University of California, Irvine
1
Biological Sciences
1
Integrated Science
1
1
Creative Writing
1
Science
3
University of California, Santa Barbara
Foundation Year
1
University of Pennsylvania
1
Arts
1
Wesleyan University
1
Arts
1
Yale University
1
Arts
1
QUEBEC (16)
Concordia University
2
Design
1
Studio Arts
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
McGill University
14
Arts
10
Arts and Science
2
(2)
IE University
1
International Relations
1
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
1
Applied Math and Computing
1
Class of 2019 University Destinations
2019 Graduates’ Regional Destinations Number of Graduates
Percentage
51
46.79%
Brock University
1
14.68%
Carleton University
1
Ontario Quebec
16
O N TA R I O
51
United States
19
17.43%
Huron University College
2
Atlantic Provinces
11
10.09%
McMaster University
5 15
Western Provinces
2
1.83%
Queen’s University
U.K.
8
7.34%
University of Guelph
Other International Universities
2
1.83%
University of Ottawa
1
University of Toronto
11
University of Waterloo
Top University Destinations 2019
Western University OT H E R C A N A D I A N U N I V E R S I T I E S
Queen’s University
2
1 12 29
15
Concordia University
2
McGill University
14
Dalhousie University
10
Western University
12
McGill University
14
University of Toronto
11
The University of British Columbia
2
Dalhousie University
10
University of King’s College
1
US Universities (total)
20
Western University
2019 Graduates’ Chosen Programs PROGRAMS
Number of Graduates
Agriculture Arts and Science/Liberal Arts Biological Sciences
Percentage of Graduating Class
3
2.75
41
37.61
12
UNITED KINGDOM
8
Durham University
1
St George’s, University of London
1
The University of Edinburgh
3
University of Dundee
1
University of Oxford
1
University of St Andrews
1
13
11.93
Business and Commerce*
9
8.26
Boston University
2
Computer Science, Technology and Communications
4
3.67
California Institute of Technology
1
Georgetown University
1
Kenyon College
1
U N I T E D S TAT E S
19
Education
1
0.92
Fine Arts and Design/Performing Arts
9
8.26
New York University
1
Northwestern University
1
Humanities
2
1.83
Kinesiology/Sports and Exercise Science
4
3.67
Mathematics, Engineering and Physical Sciences
9
8.26
Medicine and Medical Fields
3
2.75
Social Sciences
11
10.09
Alternate Plans
0
*This figure does not include pre-acceptance to the Ivey School of Business at Western University.
0.00
Rhode Island School of Design
1
Savannah College of Art and Design
2
St. John’s College
1
Stanford University
1
The New School
2
University of California, Irvine
1
University of California, Santa Barbara
1
University of Pennsylvania
1
Wesleyan University
1
Yale University
1
OT 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
2
IE University
1
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
1
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BRANKSOME HALL
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Major Scholarship Offers INSTITUTION
SCHOLARSHIP
NUMBER
AMOUNT
INSTITUTION
SCHOLARSHIP
Acadia University
Entrance Scholarship
1
$6250
Acadia University
Entrance Scholarship
1
$8000
Carleton University
Entrance Scholarship
1
$8000
Carleton University
Entrance Scholarship
2
Carleton University
Entrance Scholarship
Dalhousie University
Queen's University
Academic Entrance Scholarship
1
$6000
Queen's University
Principal Scholarship
5
$6000
$12000
Sarah Lawrence College
Admissions Scholarship
1
$30000 USD
1
$16000
SCAD
Academic Scholarship
2
$44000 USD
IB Renewable Scholarship
1
$14000
SCAD
Achievement Honors
1
$8000 USD
Dalhousie University
IB Renewable Scholarship
1
$16000
SCAD
International Student Scholarship
1
$48000 USD
Dalhousie University
IB Renewable Scholarship
1
$20000
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Merit Creative Honours
1
$75600 USD
Emerson College
Luminary Scholarship
1
$72000 USD
The New School
Merit Scholarship
2
$80000 USD
Fordham University
Honors Scholarship
1
$60000 USD
University of Arizona
International Tuition Scholarship
1
$140000 USD
Fordham University
Loyola Scholarship
1
$50000 USD
Dean's Scholarship
2
$25000 USD
George Washington University
International Baccalaureate Scholarship
1
$7500 USD
University of California, Santa Cruz
Dean's Scholarship
1
$30000 USD
Huron University College
Entrance Award
2
$6000
University of California, Santa Cruz
Huron University College
Entrance Award
1
$10000
University of California, Santa Cruz
Dean's Scholarship
1
$40000 USD
Huron University College
Entrance Award
1
$12000
Merit Scholarship
1
$8000 USD
Kenyon College
Entrance Scholarship
1
$5000 USD
University of California, Santa Cruz
Lakehead University
International Student Scholarship
1
$30000
University of Guelph
Entrance Scholarship
1
$6500
University of Ottawa
Admission Scholarship
1
$4000
Laurentian University
International Excellence Scholarship
1
$60000
University of Ottawa
Merit Scholarship
2
$7000
Loran Scholars Foundation
Finalist Award
1
$5000
University of Toronto
Admission Award
1
$5000
University of Toronto
Deans Merit Award
2
$5000
McMaster University
Dean's Excellence Entrance Scholarship
1
$7500
University of Toronto
Scholars Program
1
$7500
1
$6000
Renewable Entrance Scholarship
$4,000
Undergraduate Student Summer Research Award
University of Windsor
1
McMaster University
Western University
Entrance Scholarship
1
$10000
Wheaton College
Balfour Scholarship
1
$132000 USD
Wilfrid Laurier University
Entrance Scholarship
1
$6000
New York University
Tandon Scholarship
$12010 USD
Northeastern University
Honors Scholarship
$60000 USD
Oberlin College
John Frederick Oberlin Scholar
*Value of $4000 CAD and above
1
$40000 USD
NUMBER
AMOUNT
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 Waterloo
University of Houston
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 2019, 93% of our university applicants were offered scholarships totaling more than $1.7 million, and 100% of our graduates were Ontario Scholars.
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C O U NS E L L IN G FAC ULT Y AND STAFF 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
Khama Beckles 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