Maple Bear Estoril

Private educational institution Cascais, Maple Bear Estoril – Sigea provides education from preschool through the 3rd cycle, serving children and young people from age 3 to 14. Located in Estoril, the school combines the 70-year history of Colégio Sigea with Maple Bear’s international and bilingual approach.

The school offers bilingual education from preschool to Year 3 of the 1st cycle, with plans to extend the Maple Bear methodology gradually to further year groups. Its approach draws on Canadian educational practices while remaining aligned with Portugal’s national curriculum and Ministry of Education guidance.

Learning is practical, meaningful and centred on each student. Maple Bear Estoril – Sigea aims to support critical thinking, creativity, communication, autonomy and cooperation, while working closely with families on children’s academic, personal, social and emotional development.

Available school services include meals, a library, computer laboratory, study room, extended-hours provision and transport. Families can also find extracurricular activities and learning support, alongside a safe, welcoming and stimulating school community.