Part of Maple Bear Global Schools — view all campuses
2006Founded
12Korea Campuses
510Global Campuses
33Countries
48,000+Global Students
₩2.3–2.6M/moSalary
Maple Bear — Canadian play-based English immersion for young children
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Hagwon

Maplebear

Gyeonggi, Gimpo, Korea

Gyeonggi

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About Maplebear

Overview

Maplebear (Maple Bear) operates on a Canadian curriculum developed by Canadian educational experts, with play-based learning as the pedagogical foundation. The program runs 100% in English by native speakers from drop-off to pick-up, serving infants through elementary students. Part of a global franchise with 541 campuses across 31 countries. The Gimpo Hangang campus spans two full floors of Maple Bear Plaza.

5F, 92 Gimpohangang 2-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do031-986-0057
Life in the Area

Living Near Maplebear

Suburban blend — airport access, quieter, growing residential area

Transit

15 min from Seoul · Gimpo Airport (5 min) · GTX-D planned

Shopping

Gimpo Lotte Mall · Hyundai Premium Outlet · E-Mart

Parks & Nature

Han River Ara Waterway · Gimpo Eco-Park

Life as a Teacher

Teaching at Maplebear

Canadian play-based immersion in 33 countries — 48,000+ students (est. 2006)

Curriculum Style

Maple Bear (est. 2006 in Korea) delivers a Canadian curriculum developed by 250+ qualified Canadian educators, with play-based learning as the foundation. The program runs 100% in English from drop-off to pick-up, covering physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development. With 510 campuses in 33 countries and 48,226+ students globally, Maple Bear is one of the world's largest English immersion kindergarten networks. In Korea: 12 campuses. 40% of Korean enrolment comes from expat families, creating a genuinely international classroom.

Lesson Prep

Curriculum and theme plans provided by Maple Bear Canada. Teachers prepare daily activity stations, craft materials, and parent observation notes (~1–2 hrs/day). Periodic student assessments benchmarked against Canadian standards.

Typical Day

Half-day AM kindergarten (9 AM–1 PM): circle time, phonics, STEM, story time, outdoor play. Afternoon primary extension groups. Salary ₩2.3–2.6M; single furnished housing (teacher pays utilities); 4 national insurances; 10 paid vacation days; entry airfare reimbursed.

Programs at Maplebear

All Levels
Early YearsAges 4–6

Play-based Canadian immersion. Physical, intellectual, emotional, social development in English.

ElementaryK–Grade 2

Activity-based learning benchmarked to Canadian academic standards. 100% English environment.

Single furnished housingEntry airfare reimbursed4 national insurances10 paid vacation daysCanadian curriculum

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