Scolab

What Scolab does

Scolab is a Montreal-based educational technology company founded in 2004 that develops interactive e-learning platforms for elementary and middle school students. Its portfolio centers on three core products: Netmath (mathematics, distributed in Canada), Buzzmath (mathematics, distributed in the US and internationally), and Netfrançais (French language learning), each built around a curated library of more than 10,000 interactive activities for Grades 3 to 8 with immediate, detailed feedback on exercises. The company also operates Exploding Dots, a supplementary mathematics education initiative that introduces advanced concepts through an alternative visual method.

The technology stack is a proprietary web- and tablet-accessible software platform developed by an in-house team of programmers, designers, educators, and students. Scolab delivers content through dedicated product websites (netmath.ca, buzzmath.com, netfrancais.ca, explodingdots.org) and embeds teacher-facing administrative tools — class statistics and dashboards — alongside student-facing exercises.

Scolab operates a primarily B2B subscription model. Schools and school districts purchase licenses via purchase orders with multi-year terms and 30-day payment terms; activation codes are issued to students and accounts run through July 31 of the school year, while teacher and principal accounts are included free of charge. A parallel B2C channel sells family subscriptions directly to parents for home use, with billing capped and refund terms defined in the user agreement. Optional paid professional services (on-site support, training, consulting) supplement the subscription base. The company is supported financially by the Government of Canada (Canadian Heritage) and Investissement Québec, and maintains a US entity (Scolab Corp., Delaware) for North American operations.

Name

Scolab

Legal name

Scolab Inc.

Website

https://scolab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scolab is a Montreal-based edtech company that develops interactive e-learning platforms (Netmath, Buzzmath, Netfrançais) offering 10,000+ mathematics and French language activities for Grades 3-8, sold via subscriptions to schools, districts, and families across North America and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Mathematics and French Language E-Learning

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Math Enrichment Platforms & Courses (EDAMAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Curriculum, Lesson Planning & Instructional Content Platforms (EDAJAMAD), Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL), Classroom & Institutional Language Learning Platforms (Schools/Universities) (EDAFAOAI)

Keywords

• Math e-learning
• K-12 education
• Interactive learning platforms
• French language learning
• Educational software

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. School/ District Subscriptions: Schools and school districts purchase subscriptions via purchase orders. The number of student accounts and subscription duration are specified in the purchase order. Activation codes are created based on the PO and sent to the school contact. Schools pay within 30 days of invoice. Accounts are valid until July 31st of the school year. Teacher and principal accounts are provided at no additional cost.
2. Family/Parent Subscriptions: Parents can purchase family subscriptions directly, which activate student accounts. Users can also activate accounts by entering an activation code linking them to a school subscription.
3. Professional Services: Scolab offers additional professional services for an additional fee, including on-site support, training, and consulting related to failures not attributable to the Application.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Scolab develops interactive e-learning platforms (Netmath, Buzzmath, and Netfrançais) that deliver more than 10,000 mathematics and French language activities for elementary and middle school students (Grades 3–8). The web- and tablet-based platforms provide immediate and detailed feedback on exercises and offer teacher dashboards with class statistics. The company also created Exploding Dots, a supplementary mathematics education initiative.

Product overview

Scolab is an educational technology laboratory based in Montreal, Canada, that develops a portfolio of interactive e-learning platforms. The company's main products include Netmath (mathematics e-learning for Canada), Buzzmath (mathematics e-learning for the US and international markets), and Netfrançais (French language e-learning). All three platforms offer thousands of interactive activities with immediate correction for elementary and middle school students (Grade 3 to 8). The company also developed Exploding Dots, a supplementary mathematics education initiative. Scolab operates primarily as a B2B provider, selling subscriptions to schools, school districts, and families rather than direct-to-consumer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Netmath: E-learning resource for Mathematics distributed worldwide in elementary and middle schools, offering more than 10,000 interactive activities for Grade 3 to 8 students.
• Buzzmath
• Netfrançais
• Exploding Dots

Products and services

• Netmath An e-learning resource for mathematics distributed in elementary and middle schools across Canada, offering more than 10,000 interactive activities with immediate and detailed correction for Grade 3 to 8 students. Sold to schools, school districts, and families via subscription.
• Buzzmath An e-learning resource for mathematics distributed in the US and internationally in elementary and middle schools, offering more than 10,000 interactive activities with immediate and detailed correction for Grade 3 to 8 students. Sold via subscription.
• Netfrançais A French language e-learning site offering exercises with immediate and detailed correction for elementary and secondary students. Distributed alongside Scolab's mathematics platforms.
• Exploding Dots An educational mathematics initiative that transforms existing mathematical knowledge into new understanding through an interactive approach, helping students and educators grasp advanced mathematics concepts with ease.
• Professional Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of students and teachers use Netmath and Buzzmath daily for mathematics practice.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Carnegie Learning: Provider of K-12 math instructional software and curricula (MATHia, MATHbook) with district-level contracts. Competes in the same institutional sales motion, though with a heavier curriculum focus.
• Khan Academy: Large free educational platform with K-12 math practice, instructional videos, and teacher tools, offered at no cost to schools and families. Indirectly competes as a free alternative to subscription math platforms.

Direct peers

• DreamBox Learning: Adaptive K-8 math platform sold to schools and districts with a focus on personalized practice and teacher dashboards. Direct competitor to Netmath/Buzzmath in the same grade band and buyer profile.
• Freckle (Renaissance): Adaptive K-12 math and ELA practice platform sold to schools and districts with differentiated instruction features. Overlaps with Scolab in K-8 math practice and institutional procurement.
• Mathletics (3P Learning): Web-based K-12 math practice platform with curriculum-aligned activities, teacher dashboards, and school subscription model. Closely comparable offering and GTM to Scolab.
• IXL Learning: K-12 math and language arts practice platform with school, district, and family subscriptions. Competes head-on with Scolab's PO-based school sales model and breadth of practice content.
• Prodigy Education: Gamified math practice platform for Grades 1-8 with a freemium consumer model and school/district editions. Competes with Netmath and Buzzmath on engaging, gamified math practice for elementary students.
• ExploreLearning: Provider of interactive math and science simulations (Gizmos, Reflex) for K-12 schools with subscription-based district sales. Reflex is a direct K-8 math fact fluency peer to Scolab's practice products.

Regional players

• Stile Education: Australian K-12 science and math teaching platform sold to schools with curriculum-aligned lessons. Comparable in product category and school-based GTM, but primarily serves Australia rather than North America.
• Alloprof: Quebec non-profit that provides free homework help and educational resources to students, including math practice. Operates in Scolab's primary home market and competes for school and parent attention in Quebec.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Scolab.ca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scolab-inc-
• Xx.com/netmaths

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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