Poland, Katowice
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The school uses a blended Canadian Maple Bear and Polish national curriculum. Instruction emphasizes inquiry-based learning. Two teachers are in every classroom. Groups are small, with a small number of children.
English language immersion is a core approach, with daily English use in all activities. The curriculum blends Canadian Maple Bear and Polish national curricula. Extra activities are offered beyond regular classroom learning time.
Extra activities are provided beyond regular classroom learning time. They are fun and engaging.
Maple Bear Katowice is a private bilingual school offering kindergarten and elementary education for ages 3 to 11 in Katowice, Poland. The curriculum blends Canadian Maple Bear content with the Polish national curriculum, and English language immersion is integrated into daily activities. The campus operates in a historic building at Stawowa 6, with a restored school building connected to a separate facility that houses two gymnasiums. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, and classrooms are small with two teachers per group, supporting individualized attention. As the first Maple Bear bilingual primary school and kindergarten in Poland, it provides a Canadian-style start to formal education within a Polish context. Students experience daily English use across all subjects, developing language proficiency alongside core academic skills. The campus combines Canadian-inspired pedagogy with local standards, offering a bilingual environment designed to prepare children for diverse educational pathways. Experienced staff guide learners toward confident communication skills.