Exceptional Canadian bilingual education in 610 schools worldwide.
Our story
In 2007, Maple Bear became a privately owned company with a dozen schools operating in Korea, Brazil and India. Those numbers quickly changed as news of the excellence of Canadian immersion and bilingual education spread, especially among parents who could see the positive outcomes in language, learning and behaviour of their children.
Today, there are more than 610 schools in 39 countries with more than 60,000 students studying at Maple Bear schools worldwide.
We invite you to join the Maple Bear global family as an owner, a student, a parent, a teacher or a member of the Canadian faculty.
About Maple Bear
The idea to develop Maple Bear Canadian schools grew out of the work of the Canadian Education Centre Network (CECN), a non-profit organization supported by the Government of Canada and the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada which was mandated to market Canadian education abroad to attract foreign students to study in Canada.
Maple Bear was born after CECN managers overseas recognized there was a domestic demand for high quality, bilingual Canadian education from emerging middle class parents, many of whom had studied outside of their own countries in general and in Canada in particular.
The first Maple Bear Canadian School to open was in Indirapuram (New Delhi), India in 2005.
The economies of Eastern and Central Europe countries have been developing at a rapid rate for the past decades. Local companies have expanded into international markets and international corporations are setting up offices locally. This dynamic has enhanced the cultural identity of the region and increased the demand for educated, locally-based global citizens who are fluent in English.
Maple Bear CEE leaders believe that education is the cornerstone institution that will have the most positive impact on the future of the region – not only from an economical point of view but with regard to addressing the main challenges humanity faces as well.
Maple Bear Katowice
Izabela is an education specialist from Poland with 23 years of experience, demonstrating extensive commitment and expertise in the field. Throughout her career, she has significantly contributed to various educational institutions and projects.
Izabela began her career as a teacher of history, ethics, and social studies at the Stanislaw Staszic School Complex in Zawiercie, where she skillfully coordinated and managed numerous projects. Her passion for educational leadership led her to take on the role of managing director at the same institution, where she distinguished herself in project implementation, brand communication, and staff training. She played a key role in shaping the school's long-term plans and supporting development initiatives.
Moving into the corporate sector, Izabela worked as project coordinator for initiatives such as "Silesian Professionals" and "Modern Vocational Education," demonstrating her proficiency in preparing reports, analyzing market trends, and managing client relationships. Her diverse skills and dedication to excellence were evident throughout her tenure coordinating various educational projects.
Izabela's academic journey reflects her dedication to continuous learning and professional development. She holds postgraduate qualifications in computer science teaching, educational management, and public relations, among others, from esteemed institutions such as the University in Częstochowa and the Pedagogical University in Krakow.
Maple Bear Kraków
Graduated with a master's degree in history, holds a first-degree diploma in history teaching. She completed postgraduate studies in educational management and organization, European education, and family life education. She is the author of educational videos of the Educational Reform video library on methods and techniques of pedagogical work issued by the Ministry of Education, lesson plans, publications and educational and European projects. She has 12 years of experience as a director at all educational levels.
Her work with children to date has been recognized and rewarded by the Society of Friends of Children, which has twice awarded Ms. Pszczoła with the Friend of Children Badge and the Dr. H. Jordan Medal. Also, the Ronald Mc Ronald Foundation and the Chapter of the Order of St. Stanislaus awarded her many years of work as an educator, teacher and director for the benefit of education and culture.
With her experience in running schools and kindergartens, high qualifications and commitment, she will contribute to the development of the new Maple Bear kindergarten in Krakow, where the program is focused on the students, their safety and passion for lifelong learning.
Her work with children to date has been recognized and rewarded by the Society of Friends of Children, which has twice awarded Ms. Pszczoła with the Friend of Children Badge and the Dr. H. Jordan Medal. Also, the Ronald Mc Ronald Foundation and the Chapter of the Order of St. Stanislaus awarded her many years of work as an educator, teacher and director for the benefit of education and culture.
With her experience in running schools and kindergartens, high qualifications and commitment, she will contribute to the development of the new Maple Bear kindergarten in Krakow, where the program is focused on the students, their safety and passion for lifelong learning.
Maple Bear Wrocław
Just after Bachelor's degree in English Studies she graduated with a Master's degree in specialisation for caring and educational pedagogy with sociotherapy. Following her passion for education, she decided to develop her professional skills so she did her postgraduate studies in education management and organization.
She started her career almost 15 years ago. Starting as a teacher's assistant, then gaining experience as a teacher for many years, she became a principal as a result of her passion and many years of experience in successfully running kindergartens and schools.
Monika is passionate about education. Everything she does and every decision she makes will be based on what is best for the students. Her goal is to create a safe, welcoming, respectful learning environment. Monika is proactive and focuses on creating a campus that goes above and beyond to make sure that every student of Maple Bear
Wroclaw receives the best education.
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.
Vision
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.