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Once again, the annual Braemar student leaders retreat was a great success. For two nights up in the beautiful wilderness of northern Ontario, our student leaders had the chance to disconnect from big city life, explore nature, have fun, and test their comfort zones. Many thanks to all our dedicated student leaders for all your [...]

Since 1995, Braemar College students have excelled. Here is only one example from our 2025-2026 graduating cohort. From Dream to Reality: our student Mykhailo has received 9 university offers and over $177,000 in total scholarships  We are incredibly proud to celebrate Mykhailo’s amazing achievement. His hard work and dedication helped him receive admission offers in [...]

Many thanks to all those who joined our recent Canada Pathway Workshops in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This gathering featured our partner Durham College, represented by the wonderful Richard Wang. It was a pleasure to have you all there!

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There are lots of things that are great about the Toronto Pathway: Premium academic preparation with small classes and expert tutoring, personalized advising, and university-style rigor    A curated, concierge-style student experience    100% of Toronto Pathway graduates have received an offer from the University of Toronto   Study on the campus of the University of [...]

Braemar College was proud to host a successful Canada Pathway Workshop in Almaty, bringing together students, parents, and education partners to explore exciting study opportunities in Canada. The event featured presentations from our valued partner institutions, including Toronto Metropolitan University, George Brown College, and Durham College. Representatives shared detailed information about their academic programs, campus [...]

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Braemar College is the only private school in Toronto that has an official pathway agreement with the University of Toronto. This premium pathway builds on that close relationship and long experience preparing students for Canada's top university. Check out what one graduate of the Toronto Pathway, Amiran, has to say about his experience below.

Braemar College is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Market Manager for Latin America. Eduardo is a trilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, English) marketing and enrollment strategist with international experience across Latin America. He has lived in Brazil and worked with global brands such as Spotify, Purina, and Hult International Business School. Eduardo can be [...]

Braemar College is delighted to announce the appointment of our new European Market Manager, Vasil Stepanov. Vasil brings a strong international background in business development, partnerships, events, and international education. He has worked across Bulgaria, Peru, Singapore, Ecuador, and the Netherlands, driving recruitment and expanding partnerships. He loves traveling, coffee, photography, and playing the guitar. [...]

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Braemar College is delighted to announce the appointment of a new team member as Online Learning Coordinator. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Elizabeth Wanja Muriuki brings extensive experience in counseling and students services. She will be supporting our online students as well as helping with recruitment and outreach in East Africa.   Recently we caught up with her [...]

We have so much to be thankful for here at Braemar College. Treats, Musical Chairs, Pong, board games, and Turkey cupcakes. Happy Holidays

What does the recent Canadian budget mean for the international student industry? Our in-house immigration expert Tamara breaks it all down--and reminds us that every cloud has a silver lining... Canada's new budget: what does it mean for us? {{ vc_btn: title=Check+out+Tamara%27s+article&color=primary&align=center&css_animation=bounceInUp&css=&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fmailchi.mp%252Fbraemarcollege%252Fcanadas-new-budget-what-does-it-mean-for-us }}

Check out the Vlog of Braemar student Dollar, who last summer won a full scholarship to the University of Toronto’s Global Citizenship. 

    We are delighted to announce the Braemar Life Skills Academy will be partnering with one of Canada’s leading financial institutions to help Braemar students learn essential financial life skills. Over the course of the next school year, experts from CIBC will be leading sessions for our students in: Banking in Canada (savings/budgeting for […]

Check our our latest testimonial! South Korean Student Chaeyi tells us what life is like at Braemar College, Toronto   Go to video 

Click here to watch the video: Sports Night at Braemar College Canada

    Not all marks are the same. Check out our latest post on the importance of meaningful marks: Marks that Matter      

Check out some of the pictures and the valedictorians on our Grade 2025 Grad page: Grads 2025 – Braemar College

Braemar College is delighted to announce the appointment of a new team member as Market and Partnership Manager for Korea and Japan.  Tae Yeon Kim brings extensive experience in students services and international education.  Recently we caught up with him to ask a few questions.     Do you have any hobbies? Definitely! Staying active gives […]

Last week Braemar College was pleased to welcome a group of teachers visiting from Ukraine. During their time with us, they had the opportunity to meet with our Deputy Director, Dr. Gonya, and Principal, Ms. Lemieux, with whom they shared thoughtful ideas that could support future school-to-school collaboration and the development of a Dual Diploma […]

Braemar students traveled to one of the wonders of the world on Saturday. They were able to experience the majesty from the Voyage to the Falls boat tour. Even though the weather wasn’t great our students had a great time!  

Congratulations to our Braemar students for their hard work and effort in the Euclid Math contest! We are so proud of you! The Euclid Contest Written annually by over 25 000 participants worldwide, the Euclid Contest gives senior-level secondary school students the opportunity to solve innovative problems using their creativity and all of the knowledge […]

University of Toronto Workshop – Leadership! Going to the workshop of the University of Toronto was a pleasant experience!! I really learned many things about key aspects of being prepared for university, at the start it was mentioned how important it was to get involved in the university environment, gaining the possibility of a reference […]

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  Canada Pathway Workshop 2025 – Hong Kong Highlights! What an amazing turnout in Hong Kong! Braemar’s Canada Pathway Workshop 2025 was a huge success — with incredible support from our long-time partners, special guests from the University of Toronto, and the honourable Ms. Sarah IP, Trade Commissioner of Canada from the Consulate General in […]

🌟 Braemar College Canada Pathway Workshop in Astana! 🌟 We had an amazing time hosting the Canada Pathway Workshop at Park Inn by Radisson Astana! 🎓✨ A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to learn about Braemar’s award-winning pathway program and explore opportunities at Humber College, one of our top partners. Stay tuned […]

What makes something the best?  That was the question our grade 12 chemistry students had to ask regarding their SLIME. What qualities makes their slime the best? How does the chemical composition influence their slime? And what can they do to improve it? We are always learning, experimenting, and trying something new in our science […]

Braemar College is delighted to announce the appointment of a new team member as Market and Partnership Manager for China. Linda Liu is highly experienced in international education, with many years promoting Canadian education specifically. She was also herself once an international student here in Canada and so knows the whole process intimately.   Recently we […]

The University of Sydney is one of the world’s leading research institutions, ranked 18th in the world in the latest QS survey. Recently, they have unfortunately received many applications with fraudulent Ontario Secondary School Diplomas (OSSD). “In response,” said the university spokesperson, “to ensure the integrity of our admissions, we are currently only accepting students […]

Braemar College is delighted to announce three full scholarships for the University of Toronto’s Global Citizenship Program, an intense three-week program in June. We are very grateful to our partners at the University of Toronto for making these available. “During the program, students will be immersed in an interactive learning experience to explore, develop, and […]

The Braemar College experience is more than just what happens in the classroom. Our students enjoy clubs, fun activities and awesome trips. Click here to learn more about life outside the classroom      

A Braemar College graduate from South Korea, currently attending the University of Waterloo, talks about his experience and gives advice to other international students about entering a university in Canada. Click image below to watch

Braemar College is delighted to announce the appointment of a new team member as Market and Partnership Manager for Korea and Japan.  Hye Young brings extensive experience in recruitment, admissions, and students services within international education. She has held key roles, including Admissions Manager, Admissions Officer, and Marketing Manager at prestigious universities and high schools […]

GOOD LUCK TO OUR BRAEMAR STUDENTS at ROTMAN MARKETING SIMULATION COMPETITION at UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO! We wish our Business Students GOOD LUCK TODAY at the ROTMAN MARKETING SIMULATION COMPETITION at UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO with Braemar Teacher MR. JAMES OLSEN: Seohyeon, Vladislav, Minuk, Iker, Yi, and Jihwan!  They competed against students from other schools in Toronto […]

Braemar College’s Chess Club began their tournament this week. 8 different pairs of students squared off against each other Tuesday and Wednesday at lunch time. The students will continue their match ups throughout the month of December until the final match on Dec 20th! Good luck players!   

Congratulations to Braemar College Student Soheil! After completing the New Student Survey in Term 1, Soheil was entered into a draw to win a Tim Horton’s Gift Card!  Congratulations to our winner!

That’s right! Culminating Activities and exams are just around the corner, Term 1 at Braemar College is coming to an end. Students have taken the time to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve. We carved pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns. We dressed in our Halloween best, enjoyed delicious treats and had a lot of fun celebrating together!   Congratulations […]

A leader? Follower? C0llaborator? Teammate? What are my values? My qualities? Our Braemar College students ventured to University of Toronto to answer this question and more. Who Am I? Braemar Life Skills Academy encourages students to begin to try and answer these questions. What do we value most and how are those values reflected back in […]

Braemar College traveled to Canada’s Wonderland We had great weather, spooky decorations, and a great day for making lasting memories!  

Before the long weekend the students of Braemar celebrated together and gave thanks. Thanksgiving is a Canadian holiday which focuses on giving thanks for the harvest before the winter. In Braemar College, we focus on gratitude to our community. We thank our school, our city, and the country for what we have. Students of Braemar […]

Not even the morning rain could stop these fearless Braemar students from experiencing all that Canada’s Wonderland has to offer.  Luckily we spent the afternoon with some fabulous sunny weather after all.        

The Braemar College Culture Language and Exchange Club held a photo competition. CLEC travelled to the Toronto Music Garden to get the perfect Portrait, Landscape, and Macro shots! Congrats to the winners for their beautiful photos!  

We could not be prouder of these passionate,  dedicated, outgoing students. They have become integral parts of the Braemar community. The student leadership retreat gave them the opportunity to conquer fears, get out of their comfort zones, and have a real,  if not buggy, Canadian experience. Thank you student leaders!

Braemar students travelled to new heights when they took the 22km per hour elevator, 553.33 metres (1815.5 feet) to the observation deck of the CN Tower. The CN Tower is Toronto’s most famous landmark and an integral part of our city and skyline. Braemar Students got to experience the landmark to kickoff Term 4!    […]

Congratulations to Braemar College Student Aayan! After completing the New Student Survey in Term 3, Aayan was entered into a draw to win a Tim Horton’s Gift Card!  Congratulations to our winner!

Our Grade 12 Chemistry classes are helping prep our future scientists! This lab experiment for Grade 12 students asked the question: “What is the concentration of ethanoic acid (acetic acid) in the vinegar solution?” Our students used bromothymol blue indicator and a pH meter to study the neutralization and titration of the strong base sodium […]

Now that Spring in Toronto has finally arrived the Braemar Soccer Club is up and running full tilt! Players are hitting the fields at U of T campus for games every Tuesday after school!  

For their culminating assessment the Grade 11 Hospitality & Tourism class hosted Spring-Fest. To celebrate the start of spring here in Ontario Canada. The class made a delicious meal of chips & dip, Olivier salad and ice Cream floats. There were fun and games including an Easter egg hunt, Pin the tail on the bunny, […]

Braemar College started battling for beads on Friday morning. Braemar students challenged each other, teachers, and even Principal Virgenia to become the ultimate champion! Students who won the Rock-Scissors-Paper challenges collected beaded necklaces throughout the day.  It was impossible to walk through the halls without being challenged! The two students with the most beaded necklaces […]

Are you feeling stressed as the end of term draws near? Our TMU Nursing students and Wellbeing Club are here to support our students. TMU Nursing Students and Braemar Wellbeing Club hosted a Stress Management Workshop. Braemar students learned ways to better prepare for final exams and CA’s,  and proactive strategies to help our students […]

After Toronto was hit with a snowstorm Friday we weren’t sure what to expect at our trip to the Toronto zoo. We were treated to clear, sunny skies and the opportunity to witness Canada’s arctic animals thriving in their environment. We saw polar bears, arctic wolves, snow leopards and much more. Braemar Student Khanh said: […]

Braemar students experienced ecotourism at its finest, they went shopping at the Saturday Farmer’s market, enjoyed local goodies at the café and hiked the Don Valley trails. Our Braemar explorers got back to nature while recharging over their March Break. “If you’re in the mood to explore, you’re in the right place. And if not, […]

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly 2 or 5 km fundraising walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Each year in February, tens of thousands of Canadians step outside the warmth and comfort of home to shine a light of welcome and compassion in their communities. Since […]

Good morning everyone, welcome to our black history month assembly. It is a great pleasure to have you all here today, to celebrate this special occasion with us. I would like to take a moment to extend my warmest greetings to each and every one of you. Why do we celebrate Black History Month?  As […]

Braemar College Grade 12 World History and  Grade 12 World Issues students travelled to Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum. They explored the museum’s galleries with an emphasis on Canada’s own colonial history. Students were treated to different gallery artifacts, group activity, and discussion.  They then had the opportunity to experience and learn, in additional exhibits after […]

The Hospitality class tried making a classic Canadian dish, pancakes with maple syrup. The students learn cooking techniques like reading a recipe, measuring ingredients, and using different flavours.

Last week the students of Braemar College dedicated their time to help set up and organize Red envelopes, fruits and drinks, and tables and chairs. We are very proud of our students’ ongoing commitment to their community.   I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to you and the students of […]

Braemar’s CLEC (Culture Language Exchange Club) started the Lunar New Year celebrations this week. Students could receive red envelopes with different prizes by learning how to say “Happy New Year” in Vietnamese, Chinese, or Korean! We had rice crackers, plum drinks, mandarins, and lots of fun learning! 新年快乐! Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! 새해 복 많이 […]

Grade 10 science students were learning why cells are small. Small cells have large surface area/volume ratios. Large cells have small surface area/volume ratios. The beets of different sizes (3 cm cube, 2 cm cube, 1 cm cube) were placed in bleach for 30 minutes. They were then removed and cut in half to see […]

  Recently the Canadian government made changes to how it processes applications for study permits from international students. This concerns students who are applying directly to colleges and universities from overseas, placing a provisional cap on the total number. The cap is intended to reduce approved study permits by 35%. It is important to note, […]

 Braemar College is delighted to announce the appointment our new Regional Market and Partnership Manager for South East Asia, Ms. Huynh Dong Anh Le. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Anh brings a great deal experience and valuable expertise. We caught up with her to ask a few questions. Do you have any hobbies? […]

Braemar students are getting into the spirit of the holiday season. Students planned a fun-filled week of theme days, like Pajama Day, Culture Day, and Team Spirit Day. This all culminated in our annual Winter-Fest. Students participated in a talent show and the different Braemar Clubs held a variety of activities for students to try […]

Saturday Braemar College students got up close and personal with a variety of aquatic animals at Toronto’s Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. Students got to see different fish, sharks, sea turtles stingrays, jellyfish, axolotls and so much more! https://www.ripleyaquariums.com/canada/

Despite the rain, Braemar College’s Culture and Language Exchange Club (CLEC) travelled to the historic Distillery District’s Winter Village. Our students had the chance to explore a variety of shops, participate in holiday activities, and witness Toronto’s own holiday market. “What you will find is a dramatic fusion of old and new. An inspired blend […]

After a successful first season featuring twenty-six episodes exploring a host of questions about education, skill development, mental health, and so much more, the Braemar Life Skills Academy Podcast is back. New episodes will appear regularly in the new year. In this short video, our host Mike Helsby tells us what we can expect from […]

Braemar College designed the Renaissance Scholarships to help make the dream of education in Canada more accessible to students from around the world. In this past year alone–academic 2022-2023–we awarded over $1.2 million in scholarships, with this next year’s total promising to be still higher. These scholarships are awarded at the point of application. No […]

The grade 10 science class had the opportunity to learn about dissection and animal organ systems. They were able to identify various organs, and understand the connections between the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems!

Braemar College Alumnus Great Love has become the face of York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering. Great Love was the 2020 winner of the Braemar College – York University award of Excellence. You can see her testimonial about Braemar College here: Nigerian Student Testimonial – YouTube And here she is talking about her transition from Braemar […]

Every year our graduating students receive many scholarships from universities around the world. But four special scholarships are available exclusively to Braemar College students. These are awarded annually to four of the most outstanding Braemar students who have accepted an offer from our partner universities. We are very proud to announce last year’s winners: Winner: […]

Remembrance Day On the first day of Term 2, the Grade 11 and 12 Political Science classes traveled to University of Toronto to discuss and see firsthand the significance of Remembrance Day in Canada. Braemar students saw the U of T Soldier’s Tower which commemorates the U of T community in World War I and […]

Braemar College swag is now available from our new online store. You can customize your own Braewear. Choose your own size and the colours that are right for you. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Jessica Paul ( jessica.paul@braemarcollege.com ) Check out the Braewear online store

  Many thanks to Braemar College Alumnus Kiril P. (2018) for inviting our Braemar College Science students to visit your Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University. This was a very memorable experience for them. And it was a delight to see you again after so many years!

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  Braemar Alumnus Wesley (South Korea) talks about his experience as a student at the University of Waterloo’s special Geography and Aviation program. Graduates receive not only a university degree but also a commercial pilot’s license. Watch on our YouTube channel Learn more about this unique program at our university partner, the University of Waterloo: […]

Braemar College is proud to announce the appointment of Phoebe Todd-Parrish as artist-in-residence for the 2023-2024 year. Phoebe Todd-Parrish is a Canadian artist, printmaker, and educator. Phoebe graduated from the Master of Fine Arts Printmaking program at the University of Alberta in 2018. Prior to moving to Edmonton, she lived in Toronto where she completed an […]

Kate Mossop, Long Pham and Martha Nguyen – Community Episode Guests: Kate Mossop: Director, Community Programming Long Pham: Recreation Supervisor Martha Nguyen: Children’s Program Coordinator One of the things most educators learn early in their careers is that the school is not an island. It is a nexus that connects the families, organizations, natural environment, […]

Dr. Diana Brecher – North of Neutral Dr. Diana Brecher is a clinical psychologist who has been working in the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Centre for Student Development and Counselling (CSDC) since 1991.  Diana’s long-standing interest and certification in Positive Psychology led to a shift in her role in 2016, whereby she started the ThriveTMU […]

Miss Rebecca Bitton is an entrepreneur, educator, and mental health speaker. She has been the panelist speaker and former President of the MDAO (Mood Disorders Association of Ontario). She’s also been a panelist speaker at the OPSEU (Ontario Public Service Employees Union) Work Life Balance Conference, Sunnybrook Hospital and many others. Rebecca addresses student and […]

Nike, Lucy, and Moritz – Deutsche Education It’s always enlightening to be around people with a different cultural background than oneself, getting a daily sense of how your attitudes, values, expressions, assumptions and identities compare with theirs. One of the countries that Braemar regularly welcomes students from is Deutschland, known to many of us as […]

 Matilde Vieira and Amir Mousavinejad – Learning through Activity One of the most important contexts in which young people develop a sense of self and a social behaviour-set is the world of games and sport. This is often the first situation where they are able to have a say in the making (and sometimes the […]

Mr. James Olsen is an experienced educator in the fields of business and health studies. In the years he’s spent guiding students at Braemar, his leadership in these areas, both in and outside the classroom, has led to the development of some of our most dynamic programming. Among his many initiatives, James has spear-headed the […]

The education experience at Braemar is made vibrant and impactful by its teachers, its community, and especially by its culturally diverse student body. Each year, students from dozens of countries come together in our downtown Toronto location to encounter one another in a space that encourages discovery and an appreciation of differences. This episode’s guests […]

In this episode we meet Miss Nicole Booyse, an experienced educator who moved from South Africa to Canada and became the Artistic Director of Braemar College. Nicole is a visual artist, musician and teacher who has transformed the art program at Braemar into a vibrant, passionate space where students can find the freedom and care […]

Miss Rebecca Bitton is an entrepreneur, educator, and mental health speaker. She has been the panelist speaker and former President of the MDAO (Mood Disorders Association of Ontario). She’s also been a panelist speaker at the OPSEU (Ontario Public Service Employees Union) Work Life Balance Conference, Sunnybrook Hospital and many others. Rebecca addresses student and […]

Mr. Dov Shapiro is a long-time educator, camp director, and is the founding CEO of ConnectU*, a digital Social-Emotional Learning platform that provides educators with the tools to nurture and assess Growth Mindsets, Self-Awareness, Empathy and Metacognition in their students. Our conversation digs deeper into topics like the nature of Social-Emotional learning, the “EdTech” (Education Technology) […]

Jess Paul – Bringing Braemar to Life Miss Jessica Paul is one of the longest serving teachers at Braemar College, and one of the most dynamic! A lover of theatre, fashion, language, travel and cooking, she brings her passion and talents to everything she does. Over the years, she has been responsible for designing and […]

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Braemar College is delighted to announce the appointment of a new team member to cover the Vietnam market.  Mr. Tuong Le brings a great deal of experience in the international education sector.    What are your hobbies?  My hobby is to travel around Vietnam by motorcycle and to visit beautiful landscapes. What do you like […]

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After a hard day (or week) learning and working at school, there’s nothing better than getting together with your friends to play a game or a sport together. We practice teamwork and skill development while reducing stress and building connections with each other. We strengthen our muscles, improve our ability to focus, memorize and problem-solve, […]

After a long winter spent mostly indoors, one of the most enjoyable and healthy things we can do is to cultivate a garden. Getting our hands into the soil, digging, cleaning, planting and caring for the life of a garden in the fresh air and sunshine makes us feel GREAT! This year, Braemar students have […]

One of the many amazing things about downtown Toronto is its location on the shores of lake Ontario. A short trip from Braemar, there’s just something about looking out over a seemingly endless expanse of water to put the self at ease. We make trips to Ontario Place, the Harbourfront Centre, and the various beaches […]

We are proud to announce the launch of the Braemar Life Skills Academy. There are lots of different ways we might measure a successful life: longevity, health, relationship networks, community contributions, mobility, financial wealth, etc. And today there are enough “self-improvement” programs being promoted to confuse anyone about the direction they should take to achieve […]

Braemar College is delighted to announce the appointment of a new team member to cover the Russian and CIS markets. Irina Talyanskaya has an exceptional depth of experience in the international education sector.    Do you have any hobbies? My hobbies are mainly street photography and travelling. I think these two hobbies perfectly complement one […]

As we ambled slowly down the picturesque and cobblestoned lanes of the Distillery Winter Village, the supervising teachers and I could almost have forgotten that we were not yet on holiday. Our yearly student-trip to the now-famous Toronto market was going to plan (something I’ve learned never to take for granted). 20+ students properly bundled, […]

Today we say a big THANK YOU to our Ryerson University and George Brown College Nursing Students Amy and Sangave! Today is their last day of placement at our school. Over the past few months, they presented to our students and staff and helped with the daily Temperature Check and Health Check. Thanks for supporting […]

International students from 50 different countries recently surveyed picked Canada as their top option for college and university studies.  “New research from IDP Connect finds that more than one-third of students surveyed (39 per cent) rate Canada as their first choice for post-secondary studies, followed by the US and UK (both at 17 per cent) […]

Braemar College is delighted to announce the appointment of a new team member to cover the Chinese market. Sophie He brings a wealth of expertise in the international education industry.     We caught up with Sophie and asked her a few questions.   Do you have any hobbies? Chinese traditional tea culture is so fascinating […]

Braemar College is delighted to announce the appointment of a new team member to cover the Chinese market. Ann Li brings a great deal of skill and experience. We caught up with Ann and asked her a few questions.   Do you have any hobbies? Yes, I love reading in my spare time. For this […]

Dear Friends, Many qualities set Braemar College apart from other private schools. For instance, since 1995, Braemar College has had an exceptionally diverse student body. This didn’t happen by accident. We have worked hard to welcome students from all over the world, with no one nationality predominating. We believe this improves the overall experience for […]

Start with Braemar College in November 2021 or February 2022, and start at a Canadian university  in September 2022 If you have completed the equivalent of grade 11 (O levels / IGCSE), and you have strong math and English skills, the Express Option can get you ready to start at university in September 2022.  This […]

Braemar College will be pleased to welcome our future potential students and their parents to our OPEN HOUSE. Meet our dedicated staff and teachers, and see what Braemar has to offer your prospective student! Included in the presentation will be a summary and explanation of our pedagogical philosophy, a full account of our extra-curricular offerings, […]

Braemar College will be pleased to welcome our future potential students and their parents to our ONLINE OPEN HOUSE. Join us from the comfort of your own home to meet our dedicated staff and teachers, and to learn what Braemar has to offer your prospective student! Included in the presentation will be a summary and […]

Thanks so much for talking to us today. You’re a Braemar College alumna now working in the administration of the University of Ottawa. That’s sounds like an interesting journey. What advice would you have for international students thinking of studying in Canada?  Making the decision of studying in a new country is absolutely very brave. […]

During a recent Braemar College student trip to Toronto Island, our students had a chance to enjoy splendid weather while playing beach volleyball,  bocce, riding bikes, and canoeing in the small rivers connecting the island. Braemar students had a chance to make friends and explore the world outside the classroom. Watch the video here.     […]

Toronto is well known to be a safe and welcoming city for international students. But according to a comprehensive study by The Economist magazine, Toronto is actually one of safest cities in the world, just slightly behind the over all winner, Copenhagen. “This year Copenhagen comes first,” the authors write, “with 82.4 points out of […]

Because of the pandemic restrictions, our graduation this year was held online. Watch our 2021 Valedictorian, Marina, congratulate her fellow students. Marina, who is from Russia, is the recipient of four separate university scholarships, and will be starting her studies (Commerce (BCom)) at York University in September. Click here to see the full Valedictorian address.

Get Covid-19 Vaccines in Canada with Braemar College! On September 7, 2021, the Government of Canada intends to open Canada’s borders to any fully vaccinated travelers! We are so excited to fully reopen this Fall and welcome all our students for in-person classes!  Have you been fully vaccinated back in your country? If yes, congratulations!  […]

We are happy to announce that the official Braemar College Grad Page for 2020-2021 is now live! This features a video with messages from our Principal and Valedictorian, as well as many of our teachers. Also available for download there is the Braemar College 2020-2021 Yearbook. In other words, this is a link no Braemar […]

July 8, 2021 Good news! Starting July 5th, 2021 fully vaccinated international students no longer need to quarantine when they arrive in Canada. If you are fully vaccinated, you have a valid study permit and a negative Covid-19 test, you will not have to stay in a government-authorized hotel. However, you should show proof that you […]

Here our West African Regional Market Manager, Tolu Otuniga, is pictured with the CPP graduating class at our partner school Temple College in Nigeria.  We are very proud of what they have accomplished. It was a pleasure to get to know this group of talented and hard-working young people, and the whole Braemar College CPP […]

  June 23th, 2021 Q&A:  1. I want to come and study at Braemar College but I am not sure what I should do first? In order for us to have a better understanding of your academic situation, please complete this application form: https://braemaronlineacademy.com/applynow/ and our Admission Team will contact you as soon as possible.  […]

The webinar will take place on April 12 at 9 am (Monday) Toronto time. The webinar speakers are: Natasha Bijelich – Assistant Director, International Student Recruitment, University of Toronto Nik Semylit – Representative for Europe and Middle East, Braemar College Tolulope Otuniga – Recruitment Manager for West Africa, Braemar College At the webinar, you can […]

Braemar College is delighted to announce that as of January, 2021, Tamara Konoval will be assuming the position of Sales Manager. Tamara will be coordinating the work of our superb team of in-country recruiters. Tamara is particularly well suited to take on this demanding role, having worked in the international education industry for almost fifteen [...]

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As many of you will know, the Canadian government has recently granted sector-wide approval for all K to 12 schools in Ontario. (More information on this can be found here: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Designated learning institutions reopening to international students – Canada.ca  ) The province, meanwhile, has its own list of schools which it has […]

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We always knew he had big things ahead of him, so we are delighted but not in the least surprised. Issa Abdi Jamaa, a Braemar College graduate originally from Kenya, has won the Robert J. Tiffin Leadership Award from York University, where he is studying economics. The award ‘recognizes students’ contributions to the growth, development and […]

 Each year, four Braemar College graduates are set apart from their peers. These are the winners of our exclusive university scholarships with our four university partners, The University of Toronto, York University, Ryerson University, and the University of Waterloo. Winning this award means you are at the top of all the many Braemar students who […]

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Braemar College is delighted to announce that Linh Le will be taking over the role of Vietnamese Market Manager as well as Canada Pathway Partnership Manager for Vietnam. Recently we caught up with her on her busy schedule to ask a few questions. Do you have any hobbies? Yes, I love taking film photos and […]

This year, Braemar’s “New Student Orientation” presentations will be held online, on Zoom meetings platform, on September 3rd and 4th at 11:00am (EST). You need only attend ONE of these sessions, as they are identical and are only provided to accommodate scheduling conflicts. Please bring any questions you have about your life and education at […]

How is going to be like our school in September? First of all, we are committed to keeping the campus of Braemar College a safe and accessible place for all our staff and students. To this end we will continue to follow the directives of the Ontario Ministry of Education and the public health services. […]

Do you want to study your high school in Canada? Braemar College has created a new way to learn. We are proud to announce our new Blended Academic year program. Start your academic year online this September, and enjoy a seamless transition to classes in February. Earn the same number of credits as a full […]

Do you have a free time righ now? Why dont you start studying online with us and then finish your courses at our school in toronto? We are proud to announce our new Blended Pathway year program. Start your foundation year online this September, and enjoy a seamless transition to classes in February. Earn the […]

We are proud to announce the launch of the Braemar Online Academy, a collaboration between two Toronto educational institutions with over a century of combined experience delivering the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and helping students succeed in Canadian colleges and universities. The key consortium members have been preparing for the launch of Braemar Online Academy […]

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Braemar College is proud to announce that we have won the ST Star Awards for the High School Category Thank you to everybody who voted for us!

How does it feel? It feels good! What instrument do you play? Piano. Who are favourite composers? Chopin, I love Chopin. Beethoven and Liszt as well. And who would you say are your favourite pianists? Vladimir Askenazy and Daniel Barenboim. How often do you practice? Almost everyday—usually about six hours. What’s the atmosphere like over […]

Where are you studying now? York University, Criminology. How would you describe your time at Braemar? Braemar was definitely challenging, but the teachers helped me succeed, and I made lots of friends. What do you think of studying in Canada? It has been fun, adventurous. It’s been a lot of hard work, definitely, but you […]

Thanks to Connie Chong for organizing!

What were your first impressions when you arrived in Toronto? My first impressions of North America concerned the subway line. I never thought that Canada’s largest city would only have two subway lines!!!! What has been the best thing about studying at Braemar? In my view, one of the most important points in education is […]

On Monday March 25th Sarah, our Guidance Counsellor & Pathways Coordinator, attended the International Schools Partnership Information Session at the Toronto Police College. Toronto Police Constable Xiaobo Li, in charge of the Community Partnerships & Engagement Unit, organized the first information session to establish a formal partnership with international schools in Toronto. The officers stated […]

Many thanks to Derek Ho from Ryerson, and Hannah Dang from ILAC, and all the agents who participated and helped make the event such a success. Thanks also to Richard Wang from Braemar College. Vivian Ho, who covers the Vietnamese market for Braemar College, deserves an especially big thank you for all her excellent work […]

What’s the most rewarding part of your job? The most rewarding part of my job is being a part of the student experience from admissions all the way through to graduation. It is rewarding to play an integral part of our students’ experience in Canada by supporting them in their initial transition in Canada and […]

Nikolay covers Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Turkey for Braemar College. We caught up with him on his busy schedule to ask him a few questions.  Do you have any hobbies? Actually, my hobbies are mainly sports (which I am confident is vital for everyone nowadays) and literature. I love to purchase local books from the […]

Many thanks to all who took part and made the event such a success! And a special thanks to the Kiev office of the Canadian Trade Commission for their continued support! 

    On a very chilly Friday morning 11 Braemar College students attended the Ryerson University Campus Tour in downtown Toronto. The tour guide was a 4th year Criminology student. Braemar students learned information about the Ryerson experience: academics, student life, athletics. They visited the public Ice Rink, the Student Learning Centre, the athletic facilities […]

  Special thanks to Johnny Teolis for organizing!  

  Many thanks to Natasha Bijelich, Assistant Director, International Student Recruitment University of Toronto, and David Mwagiru, from the Canadian Trade Commission in Kenya, for taking part.

  Thanks to our valued partner the University of Waterloo for their continued support!

How would you describe this program in a nutshell? Basically, this is a program to help train students to be ready for whatever life has in store for them.  They will have the opportunity to gain the confidence to be a leader, and learn some of the essential skills needed to succeed in university and […]

We are pleased to announce that we have started cooperation with BookYourStudy company – the platform for booking educational services all over the world. Our mutual collaboration with BookYourStudy will increase the opportunities for many students, who are looking for educational programs abroad and want to have a detailed description of the courses, accommodation variants, dates, facilities, […]

On April 21, 2018, Braemar College had more than 150 agents from all over the world visiting our campus. Afterwards we took them all out for dinner at the Great Hall in University of Toronto’s marvellous Hart House.

Mr. Tolhurst’s art class visited Peter Shoebridge’s art studio. Peter does great clay sculptures and paintings. In his studio students made their own prints using special equipment. Also, Peter answered all their questions and gave good advice for the future. Thanks a lot for the inspiration, Peter!

Braemar College wishes everyone a Happy New Year! Let all of your resolutions come true. To mark the beginning of 2018, let us share a video with our graduate who was gracious enough to visit the school and give an interview. His name is Bulat, he took our High School Program and participated in numerous […]

On behalf of Braemar College Staff, we want to wish you and your family Happy Holidays! To wrap 2017, we held Secret Santa event between our teachers and staff. Take a look at some of the photos below!

Cody took our High School Program, took part in the Student Council as co-president and went on to study Civil Engineering at Ryerson University. Take a look at his interview below.

Dmytro took our High School Program, took park in the Student Council as co-president and won Sheila McDonald Award for Excellence in partnership with the University of Waterloo. He now studies Computer Science and later plans to major in Pure Mathematics. Take a look at his interview below.

Congratulations to our three participants of the Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge, Dennis, Sarp and Kirill.

Julia took our High School Program, finished Grades 9 to 12 and went on to study at Ryerson University. Enjoy!

By now you might know some of the key facts about us: for example, we are located in downtown Toronto and we teach Grades 9 to 12. However, we always let our students speak for us, so below you can find a video of Karina talking about her experience at Braemar College. Enjoy!  

Vanessa took our Express Option, finished Grade 12 in 5 months and went on to study at the University of Toronto.

Braemar College is proud to announce the start of our very own blog. We will post at least once a week about recent events, new appointments and exciting activities. Tune in and never miss news about Braemar College. Our first post is going to be about Megan Crewe. She joins Braemar College as a writer-in-residence. […]