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Global Network

Maple Bear is the largest and fastest-growing educational network worldwide, headquartered in North Vancouver, Canada. With over 480 schools currently operating and 209 more in development, Maple Bear serves more than 68,000 students across 39 countries and 5 continents.

Our schools offer a complete Canadian curriculum for preschool, elementary, and high school, developed by Canadian education experts. We deliver programs that blend proven methodologies with innovative practices, ensuring excellence in academics and holistic development.

Quality is our top priority. Rigorous standards and continuous oversight ensure every Maple Bear school embodies the very best of Canadian education.

*According to ISC Research 2023.

The Story of Maple Bear

Maple Bear was conceived through the efforts of the Canadian Education Centre Network (CECN), a non-profit organization supported by the Government of Canada and the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. The initial goal of the CECN was to promote Canadian education internationally and attract foreign students to Canada.

In 2004, CECN managers identified a growing domestic demand for high-quality bilingual Canadian education, particularly from middle-class parents in emerging markets, many of whom had studied abroad, including in Canada. This realization led to the birth of Maple Bear Canadian Schools.

The first Maple Bear school opened in Indirapuram (New Delhi), India, in 2005. By 2007, Maple Bear transitioned into a privately owned company, with schools already established in Korea, Brazil, and India. The success of its bilingual immersion programs quickly gained traction, driven by parents observing remarkable improvements in their children’s language skills, learning, and behavior.

Since then, Maple Bear has become synonymous with excellence in Canadian education, expanding globally and shaping future-ready students.

Maple Bear Faculty

The Maple Bear Faculty consists of a distinguished team of expert Canadian educators dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the high standards of Maple Bear schools worldwide. They are responsible for developing the proprietary, specially designed curriculum, ensuring it reflects the latest research and advancements in Canadian educational practices.

To uphold these standards, faculty members conduct annual visits to Maple Bear schools globally, providing hands-on training to teachers to deliver the program effectively. They also serve as Quality Assurance evaluators, ensuring each school meets Maple Bear’s rigorous benchmarks, fostering consistency and excellence in education across the network.

Global Connection for Sustainability

Maple Bear schools foster global collaboration through the Global Connections for Sustainability program, which unites students worldwide to engage in meaningful learning about global sustainability issues. This initiative is inspired by the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), established in 2015 to promote global peace, prosperity, and solutions to challenges like climate change, education, and poverty.

By leveraging a digital platform, Maple Bear students participate in collaborative projects that explore these critical topics. They gain insights into caring for the planet while developing cross-cultural connections, empowering them to be globally minded citizens from an early age. This program embodies Maple Bear’s commitment to creating a positive impact through education and sustainability.

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