Maple Bear CEE Lays out Development Plan in Romania: 14 New Schools and Kindergartens by 2026

With its commitment to nurturing future leaders, global citizens, and creative thinkers, Maple Bear is set to become a major player in Romania's education landscape, where it plans to open 14 new schools and kidergartens in the next two years. Maple Bear’s mission is to provide a world-class education to children eager to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

Maple Bear, the largest global network of bilingual schools (more than 600 schools in 39 countries), has rapidly expanded across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in the past two years. Combining Canadian teaching methods with local education curricula, it offers a unique bilingual experience emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and future-ready skills. Following its success in Singapore, the USA, Poland, Czechia, and other CEE countries, Maple Bear now aims to grow further in the region, including Romania, where it sees strong potential.

Building on Success in Central and Eastern Europe

Since 2022 Maple Bear Central and Eastern Europe, signed 80 new schools opening for the region (including the most recent partnership in Turkey for 26 schools). In fall 2024, 6 new schools opened in Poland - Krakow, Wroclaw and Czechia Brno, Olomouc. The network has quickly gained a reputation in CEE for offering a high-quality, bilingual education that merges international standards with local traditions.

"The response from parents and the communities in the countries we opened is incredibly positive," says Yann Bidan, General Manager of Maple Bear CEE. "Our goal is to replicate the success of these countries in Romania and respond to the needs of the Romanian parents, which is a key part of our long-term expansion strategy."

Expanding the Maple Bear Network in Romania

Following the establishment of two Maple Bear Kindergartens and one Maple Bear School in Cluj Napoca, Maple Bear CEE is now looking to tap into Romania's potential by expanding to other cities.

The Romanian education market presents an exciting opportunity for Maple Bear to introduce its Canadian bilingual teaching methodology and adhering to the Romanian curriculum. Romania's parents and educators are increasingly seeking modern and educational models that promote critical thinking and language immersion from an early age, which aligns with Maple Bear’s core principles.

Building on its achievements in CEE countries, Maple Bear plans to establish an additional 14 Schools and Kindergartens in Romania by 2026. The Romanian educational landscape is seeking innovation, and Maple Bear’s bilingual, immersive teaching model is well-suited to meet the evolving needs of Romanian families looking for global education within a local context.