Welcome to Maple B ear
About M aple Bear
Maple Bear is the largest and the fastest growing educational network in the world. Global Dynamics, Canadian methodology and local curriculum. Maple Bear is a world leader in bilingual education, offering high-quality Early Childhood, Elementary and High School education based on the best practices that rank Canadian education among the best in the world. Maple Bear schools provide a student-centered learning program in a safe and stimulating environment that instills a passion for life-long learning.
Vision
Mission About
Our vision is to provide a high-quality education based on Canadian philosophy and best practices that meet the expectation of global parents and is in conformity with local education regulations.
The Maple Bear mission is to deliver a student-focussed learning system in a safe, secure and stimulating environment that prepares students for success at the post secondary level and that instills a passion for life-long learning.
Global family
Maple Bear brings the finest Canadian educational bilingual practices to students worldwide, from preschool through elementary, middle, and high school.
Why Maple Bear
The
best of Canadian education for a global future.
Every PISA test assesses students’ knowledge and skills in mathematics, science and reading; each assessment focuses on one of these subjects and provides a summary assessment of the other two. PISA 2022 was focused on mathematics, but also captured a wider range of cognitive, social and emotional student outcomes, captured in the new PISA Happy Life Dashboard.
Canada’s education system consistently ranks among the best in the world. The 2023 results on the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA 2022) ranked Canada #1 in the English-speaking world. The educational system of Canada is also highly equitable by PISA standard, combining high level of inclusion and fairness.
At M aple B ear we believe in the joy of learning
Our warm, welcoming spaces are designed to create positive classroom communities where students of all ages feel supported and encouraged. We understand that when children develop a love for learning early on, it stays with them throughout their academic journey and beyond, leading to success and fulfillment in life. At Maple Bear, we are committed to helping every child achieve their full potential by nurturing their curiosity, creativity, and passion for learning in an engaging, supportive environment.
Why Maple Bear
Why Maple Bear
At M aple B ear students become:
CURIOUS: Passionate about knowledge and learning.
CONFIDENT: Deeply aware of their talents and potential.
INDEPENDENT: Prepared to lead their own lives, and decide their own paths and destiny.
ANALYTICAL: Able to think freely & shape their own beliefs.
FLEXIBLE: Adaptable in a world where change is the only constant.
CREATIVE: Always motivated and enthusiastic about asking “what if?”
PREPARED: In possession of the knowledge and tools necessary for an outstanding performance at college, at work and in life, in their home country or abroad.
GLOBAL: Bilingual and culturally literate for a global future.
Future
Ready Skills
At Maple Bear, we are committed to preparing students with the essential skills needed for the future. Canada, a leader in adapting education to meet the demands of the modern world, has been focusing on these future-ready skills since 1994. In alignment with the framework set by the OECD, our approach equips children with the ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
Maple Bear’s curriculum emphasizes three key areas: Life Skills, such as flexibility, leadership, and social skills; Learning Skills, which include critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication; and Literacy, encompassing information, media, and technology literacy. By developing these competencies, we empower our students to become innovative thinkers, effective problemsolvers, and confident leaders, well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
Why immersion?
Why Maple Bear
Immersion is widely regarded as the most effective method for learning an additional language. At Maple Bear, our immersion program allows children to acquire a second language naturally, just as they learn their first. By surrounding students with the target language in everyday activities and lessons, they develop fluency more quickly and with a deeper understanding.
Research shows that immersion leads to faster and higher proficiency, as it promotes active language use in real-life contexts. This approach not only enhances language skills but also boosts cognitive development, critical thinking, and cultural awareness, equipping Maple Bear students with valuable tools for success in a globalized world.
Why Maple Bear
Training and teachers
Maple Bear has over 150 Canadian Faculty that train teachers and school staff around the world.
We have the best training program in the world. Our teachers are provided with training on curriculum and strategies on an ongoing basis by very experienced highly qualified educators from Canada.
The Maple Bear program ensures that children are safe physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually.
Teachers are encouraged to build trusting relationships with children. This trust leads children to be intellectual risk takers, knowing that their ideas and opinions will be valued.
Q uality assurance
At Maple Bear, there is an annual Quality Assurance check of every school. These quality assurance programs are conducted by very experienced Canadian teachers and administrators. They involve a school plan for school improvement.
The importance of bilingual education
Bilingual education means that, children can learn two languages concurrently by social interaction and can develop their linguistic system through the language spoken by adults and other children
Recent research shows when children learn more than one language, they can improve their skills in the cognition area enhancing comprehension, creativity and reasoning.
Why Maple Bear
Parents
You, the parents, are your child’s first and most important teacher. We are honored to partner with you in this crucial role of guiding and supporting your child’s education. To foster this partnership, we are committed to maintaining open and regular communication with you. This will be done through various channels such as parent-teacher conferences, meetings, open houses, special presentations, and celebrations.
In addition, we offer a dedicated Communication Platform that keeps you informed on a daily basis about your child’s progress, activities, and developmental milestones. This platform serves as a direct line between home and school, ensuring you are always up-to-date on what your child is learning, participating in, and how they are growing. Through this system, you will receive timely updates, reminders, and insights to help you stay involved and engaged in your child’s educational journey. Together, we will support and celebrate every step of your child’s development.
Why Maple Bear
Strategies
Maple Bear is committed to nurturing children’s natural curiosity and desire to learn by providing stimulating and varied experiences. We focus on teaching children how to think critically, solve problems, research effectively, communicate clearly, and become independent, reflective thinkers. Our goal is to equip students with the tools they need to navigate the world confidently, fostering both academic and personal growth.
Kindergarten Program
At the Kindergarten level, Maple Bear sets high standards to ensure children are fully prepared for elementary school. We provide a comprehensive foundation of knowledge and skills, carefully designed to support children’s readiness for future academic success. Our approach not only focuses on cognitive development but also emphasizes emotional and social growth. Maple Bear ensures that every child has a solid foundation that encourages continuous progress throughout their educational journey and life.
Why Maple Bear
Why Maple Bear
Elementary and Middle School Program
Our elementary curriculum is built on the world-renowned Canadian approach to learning, which is both rigorous and hands-on. Maple Bear offers an engaging, well-rounded education in literacy, numeracy, science, technology, and more. We encourage children to develop core competencies in analysis, problem-solving, critical thinking, information processing, and computing. These essential skills are taught through innovative teaching methods that promote both critical and creative thinking, ensuring that children are equipped to succeed in today’s fastpaced, ever-changing world. Our elementary program is designed to educate the whole child-intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially.iddle Years Program
The middle school years at Maple Bear are an exciting journey of academic, personal, and bilingual growth. Our Canadian-based curriculum, delivered in a nurturing and dynamic environment, helps students develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to thrive in a globalized world. We focus on building students’ independence, promoting leadership skills, and fostering a strong sense of responsibility. The program encourages students to explore their interests, think critically, and become lifelong learners.
Engagement
Maple Bear programming is designed to engage, challenge and involve students in their learning.
Relevance
Relevance of the learning to the students allow students to make connections and find their learning meaningful. The Canadian curriculum is based on making connections, constructing knowledge by building on prior knowledge, and involving students in meaningful tasks that relate to real life.
Literacy
At Maple Bear, literacy is a key priority of our child-centered program, with a focus on immersing children in a language-rich environment from Kindergarten through middle school. In the early years, children are surrounded by language through speaking activities, interactive storytelling, and rich children’s literature, helping them build vocabulary and comprehension. Our program not only teaches children how to read but also fosters a lifelong love of reading.
As students progress to elementary school, the literacy curriculum includes a structured home reading program, small group instruction, and deeper engagement with texts. Writing and speaking skills are developed alongside reading, with a focus on critical thinking and expression. By middle school, students refine their reading, writing, and analytical abilities, preparing them to communicate effectively and confidently across various subjects. Maple Bear’s approach to literacy nurtures strong, independent learners with a deep appreciation for language and literature.
Mathematics
At Maple Bear, the teaching of mathematics begins at the Kindergarten level and progresses through a structured, hands-on approach. In the early years, children are introduced to foundational math concepts through play-based activities, games, and problem-solving exercises that foster a natural curiosity for numbers and patterns. As students advance, they engage in more complex mathematical thinking, developing skills in areas such as numeracy, geometry, measurement, and basic operations.
Maple Bear's curriculum emphasizes a deep understanding of mathematical concepts, not just memorization. Through interactive lessons, real-life applications, and inquiry-based learning, students build confidence in problem-solving and critical thinking. As they move through elementary and middle school, the curriculum becomes more rigorous, ensuring students are well-prepared for advanced mathematical concepts and real-world applications. This progressive approach helps develop a solid mathematical foundation while promoting logical reasoning and creativity.
Science
At Maple Bear, the science program is designed to ignite and nurture children's natural curiosity, helping them observe and understand the world in a more detailed and comprehensive way. Beginning as early as the Toddler level, the curriculum encourages students to explore and investigate nature, conduct experiments, and observe phenomena, fostering scientific thinking through hands-on learning.
As students progress, they engage in activities that develop their empirical knowledge—learning by doing—through experiments that demonstrate physical and chemical changes, as well as the behavior of living organisms. This hands-on approach gradually evolves into more theory-based learning, ensuring that children maintain their curiosity while building a solid foundation in scientific concepts. Maple Bear’s inspiring learning environments, from labs to classrooms, promote collaboration and discovery, with teachers actively guiding students through every step of their scientific journey.
Global Connections
At Maple Bear, we foster strong *Global Connections* across our network of schools, creating opportunities for students, teachers, and staff to engage and learn together across borders. These connections allow our students to collaborate globally, expanding their understanding not only of the Maple Bear curriculum but also through rich exchanges of local history, culture, and perspectives.
Our program encourages the exploration of critical global topics, including sustainability issues, while promoting cross-cultural discussions and learning experiences. By connecting students worldwide, we are nurturing a global mindset that prepares them to thrive in an interconnected world, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to address the challenges of tomorrow.
The joy of Giving Back
At Maple Bear, students are prepared to be global citizens in a variety of ways, including teaching the value of giving back to the communities where students and their families live, study and work.
Maple Bear Schools supports the Terry Fox foundation and brings Terry`s inspiring story to students globally.
Our goal is to turn a whole generation of students onto the joy of giving.
Differentiated learning
Maple Bear classrooms are diverse communities that include students with varied interests, competencies, learning styles and cultural backgrounds.
Differentiated Instruction is a proactive, growth-oriented approach where teachers differentiate content, process, products and learning environments. Students are provided an environment with potential for dignified, meaningful relationships.
Maple Bear is dedicated to promoting success for all children through an inclusive school philosophy and program.
esponsibility and
Teachers model for students, guide students knowledge and skills, and then step back to let students take on more responsibility for their learning while providing
The Maple Bear program ensures that children are safe:
Physically, Emotionally, Socially and Intellectually
The “gradual release of responsibility” gives
Teachers are encouraged to build trusting relationships with children. This trust leads children to be intellectual risk takers, knowing that their ideas and opinions will be valued.
