School Profile 2019

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