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Welcome to

Maple Bear

About Us

About Maple Bear

Vision

Maple Bear is the largest and the fastest growing

Our vision is to provide a high-quality

educational network in the world. Global Dynamics,

education based on Canadian philosophy

Canadian methodology and local curriculum. Maple Bear is

and best practices that meet the

a world leader in bilingual education, offering high-quality

expectation of global parents and is in

Early Childhood, Elementary and High School education

conformity with local education regulations.

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.

Mission 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.

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About Us

Global family

39+ 460+ 170+ 64K+

COUNTRIES

SCHOOLS IN OPERATIONS

SCHOOLS COMING SOON

STUDENTS

Maple Bear brings the finest Canadian educational bilingual practices to students worldwide, from preschool through elementary, middle, and high school.

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Why Maple Bear

The best of Canadian education for a global future.

PISA RESULTS

Every PISA test assesses students’ knowledge and skills in mathematics, science and reading;

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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

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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.

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OECD average

France

Germany

UK

Canada

Why Maple Bear

At Maple Bear 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

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Why Maple Bear

At Maple Bear students become:

Future Ready Skills

CURIOUS:

Passionate about knowledge and learning.

At Maple Bear, we are committed to

CONFIDENT:

Deeply aware of their talents and potential.

INDEPENDENT:

ANALYTICAL:

needed for the future. Canada, a leader in

Prepared to lead their own lives, and decide their

adapting education to meet the demands

own paths and destiny.

of the modern world, has been focusing

Able to think freely & shape their own beliefs.

alignment with the framework set by the

on these future-ready skills since 1994. In

FLEXIBLE:

Adaptable in a world where change is the only constant.

OECD, our approach equips children with

CREATIVE:

Always motivated and enthusiastic about asking “what if?”

environment.

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:

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preparing students with the essential skills

Bilingual and culturally literate for a global future.

the ability to thrive in a rapidly changing

Why Maple Bear

Why immersion?

Maple Bear’s curriculum emphasizes three key areas:

Immersion is widely regarded as the most effective

Life Skills, such as flexibility, leadership, and social

method for learning an additional language. At Maple

skills; Learning Skills, which include critical thinking,

Bear, our immersion program allows children to acquire a

creativity, collaboration, and communication; and Literacy,

second language naturally, just as they learn their first. By

encompassing information, media, and technology literacy.

surrounding students with the target language in everyday

By developing these competencies, we empower our

activities and lessons, they develop fluency more quickly

students to become innovative thinkers, effective problem-

and with a deeper understanding.

solvers, and confident leaders, well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

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.

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Why Maple Bear

Training and teachers

Quality assurance

Maple Bear has over 150 Canadian Faculty that train teachers and

At Maple Bear, there is an annual Quality

school staff around the world.

Assurance check of every school. These

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.

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quality assurance programs are conducted by very experienced Canadian teachers and administrators. They involve a school plan for school improvement.

Why Maple Bear

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.

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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.

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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.

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Why Maple Bear

Elementary and Middle School Program Our elementary curriculum is built on

The middle school years at Maple Bear

the world-renowned Canadian approach

are an exciting journey of academic,

to learning, which is both rigorous and

personal, and bilingual growth. Our

hands-on. Maple Bear offers an engaging,

Canadian-based curriculum, delivered in a

well-rounded education in literacy,

nurturing and dynamic environment, helps

numeracy, science, technology, and more.

students develop the skills, knowledge,

We encourage children to develop core

and confidence they need to thrive in a

competencies in analysis, problem-solving,

globalized world. We focus on building

critical thinking, information processing,

students’ independence, promoting

and computing. These essential skills

leadership skills, and fostering a strong

are taught through innovative teaching

sense of responsibility. The program

methods that promote both critical and

encourages students to explore their

creative thinking, ensuring that children

interests, think critically, and become

are equipped to succeed in today’s fast-

lifelong learners.

paced, ever-changing world. Our elementary program is designed to educate the whole child-intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially.iddle Years Program

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Curriculum

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.

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Literacy At Maple Bear, literacy is a key priority of

As students progress to elementary school, the

our child-centered program, with a focus

literacy curriculum includes a structured home

on immersing children in a language-rich

reading program, small group instruction, and deeper

environment from Kindergarten through

engagement with texts. Writing and speaking skills

middle school. In the early years, children

are developed alongside reading, with a focus on

are surrounded by language through

critical thinking and expression. By middle school,

speaking activities, interactive storytelling,

students refine their reading, writing, and analytical

and rich children’s literature, helping them

abilities, preparing them to communicate effectively

build vocabulary and comprehension. Our

and confidently across various subjects. Maple Bear’s

program not only teaches children how

approach to literacy nurtures strong, independent

to read but also fosters a lifelong love of

learners with a deep appreciation for language and

reading.

literature.

Curriculum

Mathematics At Maple Bear, the teaching of mathematics

Maple Bear's curriculum emphasizes a deep

begins at the Kindergarten level and

understanding of mathematical concepts, not

progresses through a structured, hands-on

just memorization. Through interactive lessons,

approach. In the early years, children are

real-life applications, and inquiry-based learning,

introduced to foundational math concepts

students build confidence in problem-solving and

through play-based activities, games, and

critical thinking. As they move through elementary

problem-solving exercises that foster a

and middle school, the curriculum becomes more

natural curiosity for numbers and patterns.

rigorous, ensuring students are well-prepared for

As students advance, they engage in more

advanced mathematical concepts and real-world

complex mathematical thinking, developing

applications. This progressive approach helps

skills in areas such as numeracy, geometry,

develop a solid mathematical foundation while

measurement, and basic operations.

promoting logical reasoning and creativity.

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Curriculum

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.

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Curriculum

Global Connections

The joy of Giving Back

At Maple Bear, we foster strong *Global Connections*

At Maple Bear, students are prepared to be global

across our network of schools, creating opportunities

citizens in a variety of ways, including teaching

for students, teachers, and staff to engage and learn

the value of giving back to the communities where

together across borders. These connections allow

students and their families live, study and work.

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

Maple Bear Schools supports the Terry Fox

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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.

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.

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Curriculum

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.

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Curriculum

Responsibility and independence Maple Bear uses a “gradual release of

The Maple Bear program ensures that

responsibility” model.

children are safe:

Teachers model for students, guide students

Physically, Emotionally, Socially and

as they begin to use their knowledge and skills,

Intellectually

and then step back to let students take on more responsibility for their learning while providing feedback and support.

Teachers are encouraged to build trusting relationships with children. This trust leads children to be intellectual risk takers,

The “gradual release of responsibility” gives

knowing that their ideas and opinions will

students the tools that they need to make

be valued.

meaning of their world and to approach learning with confidence.

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