Maple Bear Barra da Tijuca

Maple Bear Barra da Tijuca is a leading Canadian-method bilingual school in Rio de Janeiro's Barra da Tijuca neighborhood, offering exceptional education from Early Childhood through High School. Part of the internationally recognized Maple Bear Global Schools network, developed by experienced Canadian and Brazilian educators, Maple Bear brings Canada's world-class educational methodology — consistently ranked among the best in the PISA international assessment — to Rio de Janeiro. The school's bilingual English-Portuguese curriculum is built on proven Canadian research and student-centered learning principles, ensuring students develop true bilingualism alongside strong academic foundations in mathematics, sciences, arts, and humanities. Maple Bear Barra da Tijuca is authorized as an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme to its senior students, giving graduates a globally recognized qualification for university admission. The school serves a diverse community of Brazilian and international families in Barra da Tijuca, with a modern campus designed to inspire learning, creativity, and well-being. Maple Bear's track record of producing bilingual graduates who excel in Brazilian and international universities makes it one of Rio de Janeiro's most sought-after bilingual educational options.