The concept of Maple Bear Canadian schools originated from 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. Its mission was to promote Canadian education globally and encourage international students to study in Canada.
In 2004, Maple Bear was established after CECN representatives identified a growing demand within local markets for high-quality, bilingual Canadian education. This demand was especially strong among middle-class families, many of whom had international education experience, particularly in Canada.
The first Maple Bear Canadian School opened in 2005 in Indirapuram, New Delhi, India.
By 2007, Maple Bear transitioned into a privately owned organization, starting with a small number of schools in countries such as Korea, Brazil, and India. The network expanded rapidly as parents recognized the benefits of Canadian immersion and bilingual education, particularly in improving students’ language skills, learning outcomes, and overall development.
Today, Maple Bear operates over 490 schools across 37 countries, educating more than 70,000 students worldwide.
We welcome you to become part of the Maple Bear global community—as a school owner, student, parent, teacher, or member of our Canadian faculty.
