Maple Bear Ilha do Governador

Maple Bear Ilha do Governador is a bilingual Canadian-method school located in the Jardim Guanabara neighborhood on Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro. Part of the internationally recognized Maple Bear Global Schools network, this campus brings Canada award-winning bilingual educational methodology to one of Rio de Janeiro most historic and residential island neighborhoods. Maple Bear provides a genuinely bilingual English-Portuguese educational environment from Early Childhood through Elementary School, with a curriculum developed by experienced Canadian and Brazilian educators. The school learning approach is built on Canadian research — a system recognized globally for producing strong outcomes in mathematics, literacy, and science — adapted thoughtfully for the Brazilian context. Maple Bear Ilha do Governador serves the local Ilha community as well as families across the wider northern Rio de Janeiro area, providing an accessible quality bilingual education option. The school strong emphasis on active learning, social-emotional development, and language acquisition from an early age ensures students develop genuine bilingual fluency alongside solid academic foundations. With dedicated bilingual teachers and a nurturing school environment, Maple Bear Ilha do Governador is a trusted choice for families seeking Canadian-quality bilingual education in northern Rio de Janeiro.