Enrolment & Open Days
Maple Bear Prague is a Czech-Canadian elementary school offering nine years of primary education in the environment of a small, family-oriented school. We grow gradually, with a maximum of two classes per grade, so that everyone knows each other by name and children feel safe and naturally part of the school community.
From September 2026, we will open a preparatory class, Grade 1, and Grade 2. We combine the Czech curriculum with Canadian educational standards and draw on long-term experience from both Czech public and private schools, complemented by an international team of educators and education specialists.
Children learn in both Czech and English naturally, through experience, exploration, and meaningful activities. A high level of bilingual education goes hand in hand with ensuring that children feel happy, learn through play, enjoy learning, and can develop at their own pace.
How enrolment for 1st and 2nd grade works at Maple Bear Prague
Enrolment at our school is open to all parents of children aged 5–7. In the 2026/2027 school year, we are opening a preparatory class, Grade 1, and Grade 2.
Do you want the best bilingual education for your child? We believe the right decision begins with a personal experience—therefore, we warmly invite you and your children to visit us, see the school, meet the teachers, and experience the teaching atmosphere in practice.
Book visit
Bring your children to our Open House Days, where they can experience a sample lesson in our learning centers and then enjoy the school library or free play in the after-school program. Meanwhile, we will prepare a good coffee for parents and present the school philosophy and practical information tailored to your questions.
Submit the application
Register your child by sending the application form to secure a place in the admissions process.
Enrolment
Official enrolment will take place on January 16–17 and January 23–24, 2026, through individual meetings between the teacher and the child, including an assessment of the child’s school readiness. The child’s interview is conducted in a playful manner and in the language of the child’s choice (CZ/ENG).
Results and next steps
Results will be announced within 3 days after enrollment, and parents will receive information about acceptance. After acceptance, the contract signing follows.
This process is designed to be friendly, transparent, and supportive for both you and your child.
OPEN DAYS
The best way to get to know Maple Bear Prague in person is during our Open Days, where you and your children can see how the school works in practice.
Dates: January 8, January 20, and February 4
Times: 3:00 – 5:00 PM (sample lesson for children + program for parents)
What to expect:
For children: A sample bilingual lesson (Czech and English) full of playful, meaningful activities. They can try the learning centers, play in the after-school program, or enjoy the library.
For parents: Meet with the principal and academic coordinator, learn about the school philosophy, the Czech and Canadian curriculum, and tour the school with the opportunity to ask questions.
If none of the dates work for you, we are happy to arrange a flexible individual visit. It is important for us to get to know you and your children personally before the official enrollment meetings.
What is our school really like?
The school strikes a perfect balance between guidance and freedom – children learn independence while feeling supported. The teachers are always approachable, attentive, and communicate openly with parents.
As a parent, I am very satisfied with Maple Bear – I especially appreciate the friendly environment and the individual approach to children. The teachers are patient, creative, simply great, and I can see that our daughter really looks forward to school. A major plus, and one of the reasons we chose this school, is the bilingual education. Another reason was the first impression of the school staff, which my husband and I got during the open house. Overall, Maple Bear gives me the feeling of a safe and stimulating place where children develop quickly and acquire new skills.
What I value most at Maple Bear is that children are naturally guided every day toward important life values. My daughter comes home not only with beaded bracelets but also with topics like solidarity or freedom, which we can continue discussing at home. The school helps broaden her horizons in the right direction
What sounded like nice talk during the school presentation truly surprised me in practice. Every day, I see how much individual attention the teachers give to the children and how kindly and respectfully they interact with them. I value most how they help children manage conflicts – they support them, guide them toward solutions, but they don’t solve problems for them or leave them alone
When we chose this bilingual elementary school for our children, we hoped to find a place where they would feel safe, happy, and motivated to learn. What we discovered here has far exceeded our expectations. From the first days, our children felt completely at home. They look forward to school in the morning and often tell us at the end of the day that they don’t want to leave yet. As parents, this is one of the clearest signs for us that the school truly offers something exceptional.