Which school is cheaper: Branksome Hall or McDonald International Academy?

McDonald International Academy has lower published tuition than Branksome Hall — roughly 74% cheaper at the midpoint. McDonald International Academy runs $25,800-$25,800 USD/year; Branksome Hall runs $42,990-$46,870.

What is the true annual cost difference between Branksome Hall and McDonald International Academy?

Including hidden fees (capital levy, registration, transport, uniform, technology, activities), McDonald International Academy runs about $27,780 per year vs $47,660 at Branksome Hall — a difference of $19,880.

How do admissions compare between Branksome Hall and McDonald International Academy?

Branksome Hall has Competitive admissions; McDonald International Academy has Open admissions. The WhereNext Admissions Openness scale combines waiting-list status, admissions cadence, mid-year entry availability, and entry evaluation requirements.

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Branksome Hall vs McDonald International Academy

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Toronto

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McDonald International Academy is 72% cheaper than Branksome Hall on true annual cost ($27,780 vs $47,660). Different curricula: Branksome Hall offers IB, McDonald International Academy offers Canadian.

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Metric	Branksome Hall	McDonald International Academy
Curriculum	IB	Canadian
Ages served	Ages 4 to 18	Ages 14 to 18

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