Discovery Centre International based in Halifax, Nova Scotia has joined forces with Maple Bear GlobalSchools to support science curriculum for their international network of 570 schools in 31 countries worldwide. As one of the fastest-growing educational brands in the world, Maple Bear will also support Discovery Centre International’s franchise expansion plans.

“The international franchise and curriculum expansion goals of Maple Bear Global Schools and DiscoveryCentre International are very well aligned. This amazing new partnership will accelerate the implementation ofour shared plans to open a significant number of franchise locations while also developing STEAM education programs and exhibits globally,” says Dov Bercovici, President Discovery Centre International.

Maple Bear Global Schools is a world leader in bilingual education, offering high quality infant care,preschool, kindergarten, elementary and secondary education, based on practices that place Canadian education among the highest regarded in the world.

“Maple Bear Global Schools is very pleased to be partnering with Discovery Centre International to offercutting edge science curriculum for our 44,000 students around the globe. Our purpose is to share the very best of Canadian education with the world and through this new partnership, we know that our students willbecome passionate about all aspects of scientific experiments and discovery,” added Arno Krug Junior,CEO Maple Bear Global Schools.

Building on the success of Halifax’s Discovery Centre facility, programming, and network of partners in thescience community, the agreement will come to life with the deployment of a customized science program in existing and future Maple Bear Schools. In addition, the curation of summer camp programs will see studentstravelling from Maple Bear’s international locations to experience the wonders of the Discovery Centre first-hand with the intention of creating interest in post secondary education in Nova Scotia.

About Maple Bear Global Schools:

The Maple Bear network includes more than 570 schools, 400 schools are open and another 170 will be opening soon, in 31 countries. MapleBear Global Schools is a world leader in bilingual education, offering highquality Infant care,

Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary and Secondary education, based on practices that place Canadian education among the best on the planet. Delivered in a safe and stimulating environment and with a multicultural and student-centered approach, the Maple Bear methodology develops curiosity, imagination,experimentation and discovery, sparking a true passion for lifelong learning. Learn more: www.maplebear.ca

About Discovery Centre International:

Discovery Centre International advises on multifaceted experience and venue creation process from business planning, design, and development through to financing strategies, and sustainable operation of science centre and cultural attraction destinations locally and internationally.

The award-winning Discovery Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia has provided a foundation of successand a model to replicate through the development of exceptional experiences and turnkey franchiseopportunities. Learn more: www.dcinternational.ca

For more information please contact:

Dov Bercovici
President, Discovery Centre International

Michelle Tice
Vice President, Global Marketing and Communications Maple Bear Global Schools