Branksome Hall admissions: September 2027 entry
Branksome Hall is a girls' IB World School in Toronto, offering the IB from kindergarten to the Diploma. Because of the Diploma Programme, it accepts applications only up to Grade 11.
An independent guide by EagleTeach, based on the school's published admissions pages. We are not affiliated with Branksome Hall; always confirm details with the school.
Entry points and deadlines
Day applications for 2027-28 are due by 1 December 2026; boarding applications are rolling.
Grade 9 is a major entry point with 26-30 places; Grade 10 has 6-10 and Grade 11 has 4-6.
Testing
Grade 9 applicants either submit SSAT results by 22 January 2027 or sit Branksome Hall's own entrance test (90 minutes: 60 of maths, 30 of English) on 15 January 2027.
Grade 10 and 11 applicants choose between the SSAT (by 31 December 2026) and the school's test on 10 December 2026.
Key dates for September 2027 entry
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1 December 2026 | Day application deadline |
| 10 December 2026 | Branksome Hall test for Grades 10-11 |
| 15 January 2027 | Branksome Hall test for Grade 9 |
| 22 January 2027 | SSAT results due for Grade 9 |
| 26 February 2027 | Decision day |
How to prepare
- ✓ Decide early between the SSAT and the school's own test; neither is preferred.
- ✓ The school's test is maths-heavy, so secure Grade 8 maths before January.
- ✓ Show interest in the IB approach: inquiry, languages and service.
Need help with the tests? One-to-one SSAT tutoring or the SSAT for Canadian private schools.
Common questions
Does Branksome Hall require the SSAT?＋
Applicants to Grades 9-11 submit SSAT results or take the school's own entrance test; neither is preferred.
How many Grade 9 places are there?＋
26-30 for 2027-28.
Can you join Branksome Hall in Grade 12?＋
No. Because of the IB Diploma Programme, applications are accepted only up to Grade 11.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-03.