Poland, Katowice
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The school teaches in English with Polish language integration through the Polish national curriculum as part of a blended Canadian-Polish program. The bilingual environment supports both English and Polish language learning across preschool and elementary levels.
Maple Bear Katowice provides bilingual education in English and Polish. English language immersion is used daily across all activities. The program blends Canadian Maple Bear with the Polish national curriculum, and serves preschool and elementary levels.
English language immersion is the primary approach, with learning through daily use of English in all activities. The curriculum is bilingual (Polish/English) and classes are supported by two teachers in each classroom to aid language development.
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.