Grand Grand Opening of the School – September 1, 2025

On September 1st, a new bilingual elementary school, Maple Bear Prague, was officially opened in Prague 4. The school introduces a unique educational model based on Canadian methodology. The grand opening ceremony was attended not only by students and their families, but also by educators, representatives of the local municipality, and distinguished guests from the international Maple Bear school network.

The opening speech was delivered by Jiří Zelenda, CEO of Maple Bear Czechia, who emphasized the school’s mission and the importance of bringing the Canadian educational model to the Czech Republic: “We are thrilled to bring Maple Bear’s bilingual and unique educational model to Prague. Our programs not only support children’s academic growth but also foster creativity, critical thinking, and a love for learning that will stay with them for life.”

He was followed by Kristýna Sovinská, Director of Maple Bear Prague, who added: “Our goal is to create a stimulating and supportive environment where students can not only excel academically, but also develop a global perspective.”

Among the special guests was Martine Lewis, Chief Academic Officer of Maple Bear Global Schools, who officially welcomed the Prague school into the global Maple Bear family. In her speech, she wished the students and their parents a successful school year filled with discovery, learning, and new experiences. Her words emphasized the importance of community and the shared commitment to delivering world-class education.

Strong support for the school was also expressed by representatives of Prague 4 Municipal District – Mayor Ondřej Kubín and Deputy Mayor Irena Michalcová. The mayor wished the children a successful start to their school life, good health, and joy in their new environment. On this occasion, he also presented the students with small gifts on behalf of the district and praised the opening of a school that offers a modern alternative to traditional education.

The celebration was also attended by Luc Albinski, the lead investor, along with representatives of the investment group Vantage Capital, who received sincere thanks for their trust and long-term support in the development of the Maple Bear network in the Czech Republic.

A strong symbolic gesture of support was made by the Maple Bear Central and Eastern Europe team, who not only attended in person but also officially presented a certificate confirming Maple Bear Prague’s inclusion in the global Maple Bear school network.

During the grand opening, guests had the opportunity to tour the school’s modern facilities, meet the teaching staff, and participate in interactive activities that showcased the school’s unique educational approach.

The highlight of the day was the ceremonial ribbon-cutting, officially marking the opening of the school and the start of the academic year.

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