Why join for free?
Already have an account? Log In
Brazil, Rio De Janeiro
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
Languages taught are English and Portuguese; instruction is bilingual across cycles. English is used for English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science in elementary, while Portuguese, Geography and History are taught in Portuguese. The school serves students from Bear Care (1 year and 6 months) through Year 10 (15 years old), following the Maple Bear Canadian bilingual model with guidance from Canadian educators.
The school provides true bilingual education with immersion in English and instruction in both English and Portuguese across levels from Bear Care through Year 10. In preschool and early years, English is learned through an immersion-based approach focused on the learner. In elementary, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are taught entirely in English, while Portuguese, Geography and History are taught in Portuguese. The program is developed and overseen by experienced Canadian educators.
English immersion is central to the bilingual program, with students learning in an immersive English environment from the early years. They develop autonomy, confidence, citizenship and entrepreneurship through learning in English. The Canadian pedagogy supports observation, problem solving and decision making across disciplines, with classrooms described as spacious, stimulating, and welcoming. The school emphasizes immersion in English across all cycles, guided by Canadian educators.
Maple Bear Barra da Tijuca is a bilingual school in Rio de Janeiro following a Canadian methodology. The curriculum blends a Canada-inspired approach with Brazilian guidelines to support bilingual proficiency and continuity from years to high school under Novo Ensino Médio. The school serves students from Bear Care (1 year 6 months) through Year 1 (6 years) up to ages 17. English immersion is central, with Canadian educators guiding and periodically monitoring academic team to maintain standards. The campus features stimulating classrooms designed to support learning. Instruction emphasizes observation, problem solving and decision making across subjects. In grades 11 and 12, students can deepen study in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and electives such as Sports Methodology and Technology. The program stresses leadership, career studies, vocational guidance, independent studies, Theory of Knowledge and community service. Bilingual English-Portuguese learning enables English-first courses to accelerate language acquisition; High School entrants must demonstrate CEFR B2.
