International School Astana | Canadian International School

Welcome to Maple Bear Astana International Kindergarten

Maple Bear is a global brand that brings the excellence of Canadian education to students worldwide, with over 580 schools in more than 40 countries.

At Maple Bear Astana, we offer a stimulating program within a secure and nurturing environment, giving children the right foundation to thrive.

Embrace a world-class education system with our international curriculum developed by our own Canadian educational experts, ensuring a comprehensive and globally relevant learning experience for your child.

Our international kindergarten provides a multilingual program in English and Kazakh for children aged from 18 months to 6 years old.

Why Choose Maple Bear Astana?

Trained and Passionate Staff: Maple Bear teachers undergo rigorous training from Canadian experts, ensuring high-quality education and continuous improvement.
Innovative and Secure Facilities: Designed for holistic learning, our facilities are both innovative and secure, providing a nurturing environment for children.
Globally Recognized Canadian Curriculum: We offer an international curriculum developed by Canadian educational experts, preparing children for a global future.
Continuous Parental Engagement: Stay connected with your child’s progress through our exclusive app, ensuring transparency and strong school-home partnerships.
Multilingual Program: Our bilingual program in English and Kazakh provides students with a strong foundation in multiple languages, enhancing their global communication skills.

Discover Our English-Focused Canadian Curriculum

A Foundation in English for Global Communication

Our comprehensive English language program ensures students from the earliest years develop fluency and confidence in communication. Through immersive learning experiences, children gain the language skills necessary to navigate the world.

STEM and Beyond: Preparing for Tomorrow’s Challenges

With a strong emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, and Mathematics), our students are equipped to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. Our project-based learning approach ensures that theoretical knowledge meets practical application.

Arts and Physical Education: Nurturing Well-Rounded Individuals

Our curriculum is designed to nurture not only the mind but the body and spirit. Through arts and physical education, students explore their creative potentials and develop healthy, active lifestyles.

Continuous Assessment and Personalized Learning

We believe in the unique potential of each child. Our continuous assessment approach ensures that learning is personalized, catering to the individual needs of students, and empowering them to reach their full potential.

Our Learning Levels

Bear Care

18 months - 2 years

Focuses on nurturing toddlers through sensory-based learning activities to stimulate early cognitive and social development.

Toddler

1.5 - 3 years

Emphasizes language acquisition, fine motor skills, and social interaction through structured play and exploration.

Nursery

3 - 4 years

Builds foundational skills in literacy and numeracy, along with fostering creativity and problem-solving abilities.

Junior Kindergarten

4 - 5 years

Prepares children for formal schooling with a focus on advanced literacy, numeracy, and science concepts.

Senior Kindergarten

5 - 6 years

Enhances readiness for primary education with an in-depth focus on comprehensive subject knowledge and social skills development.

Hear From Our Happy Parents Worldwide

~ Caring Teachers

~ Real English Immersion

~ Inclusive Enviroment

~ Hands on Learning

~ Loving & Nurturing Staff

~ Bright Indoor Classrooms & Outdoor

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes Maple Bear Global Schools Ltd (Maple Bear) was incorporated in Canada in 2005 and maintains a headquarters in Toronto, Ontario. Maple Bear has relationships with various embassies and consulates around the world, provincial governments, the University of Winnipeg, and Trent University. Additionally, Maple Bear is part of ongoing charitable efforts with groups including the Terry Fox Foundation. These relationships greatly benefit Maple Bear from both an educational and social responsibility perspective. We operate in conformity with local education regulations and strive to meet the expectations of all our parents no matter the culture or the country. Today the Maple Bear curriculum is recognized as a high-standard international education offering in 35 countries worldwide.

Canada’s education system consistently ranks among the best in the world in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Canada is also a world leader in bilingual education, and an inclusive, multicultural country. All essential aspects for the education of the leaders of the future.

Maple Bear schools provide the best Canadian educational practices through the specially designed Maple Bear program. To make sure this happens, an exclusive process is carried out on all key points, like training the team of coordinators, teachers and assistant teachers by a team from Canada, with constant follow-up by Canadian specialists in the application of the program in each discipline. Additionally, an annual Quality Assurance check attests correct execution of the Maple Bear program.

The first years of a child's life are the best time for them to learn English in a natural and effortless way, ensuring that in the future they will be truly English speakers. The benefits of being able to speak English fluently are countless. From the scientifically proven improvement in school performance to the limitless opportunities for their future as bilingual people. And while our unique bilingual program is one of our hallmarks, Maple Bear is still proud to have one of the best early childhood education programs in the world, internationally recognized, and one which guarantees that our students grow up not only with a global view of the world, but also independent, confident, and happy.