Ottawa Catholic School Board

What Ottawa Catholic School Board does

The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) is a publicly funded Catholic school board operating under the Ontario Ministry of Education, serving students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 across multiple elementary and secondary schools in Ottawa, Ontario. Founded in 1856 and headquartered at 570 West Hunt Club Road in Nepean, OCSB delivers faith-based education to local families and operates supplementary programs including French Immersion at all schools, Special Education, ESL, Indigenous Education, an International Student Program, Adult and Continuing Education, and Seasonal Camps. The board is governed by elected trustees and led by CEO Mary Donaghy.

The core technology stack is composed of third-party education and productivity platforms rather than proprietary infrastructure. OCSB delivers digital learning through GSuite for Education (managed Google accounts with fenced email for K-6 students), Hapara Workspace and Highlights for classroom management, the Compass Parent Portal for report cards, attendance, IEPs, and school forms, D2L Brightspace via E-Learning Ontario, SchoolMessenger for parent communications, and Ricoh Cloud ECM for the OCSB Connect anonymous tip service. Proprietary assets are concentrated in curriculum rather than technology: the Samaritans on the Digital Road digital citizenship program (K-12, 5 lessons per grade), the Fully Alive Family Life Education curriculum (Grades 1-8, under guidance of the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario), and the Deep Learning Framework.

OCSB's revenue model is anchored in provincial government funding through the Ontario Ministry of Education Grants for Student Needs, supplemented by recurring parent fees for Extended Day Programs and child care, tuition from international students, and modest community use of schools fees. Distribution is direct-to-consumer: families enroll at their local Catholic school or via the Family Welcome Centre, with registration funneled through the ocsb.ca website, social media, virtual school tours, and parish partnerships across the Archdiocese of Ottawa. The board holds AODA accessibility compliance and Ontario EcoSchools certification, and operates joint research infrastructure via the OCREAC committee with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.

Name

Ottawa Catholic School Board

Legal name

Ottawa Catholic School Board

Website

https://ocsb.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1856

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) is a publicly funded Catholic school board under the Ontario Ministry of Education, operating elementary and secondary schools across Ottawa and serving JK-12 students, international students, and adult learners through faith-based, French Immersion, and digital learning programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Provincial Government Funding: As a publicly funded Catholic school board in Ontario, the OCSB receives the majority of its funding from the Ontario Ministry of Education through provincial taxes and grants.
2. International Student Tuition: The International Student Program charges tuition for students from outside Canada, providing a supplementary revenue stream.
3. Community Use Fees: Schools can be rented for community use through the Community Use of Schools program, generating modest fees.
4. Extended Day Program & Child Care: Before and after school care programs and preschool childcare services charge parent fees for supervision and programming.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) operates a network of publicly funded Catholic elementary and secondary schools across Ottawa, Ontario, delivering K-12 education from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 integrated with Catholic faith-based curriculum. It also offers ancillary services including French Immersion, special education, ESL, Indigenous education, an International Student Program, adult and continuing education, and before/after school Extended Day Programs and child care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Samaritans on the Digital Road: Digital citizenship program for the OCSB community to help develop digital citizenship skills and digital integrity.

Products and services

• K-12 Catholic Education Core academic program covering Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, integrated with Catholic faith-based values, including Core French and French Immersion tracks, and pathways such as Ontario Secondary School Diploma, SHSM certifications, dual credits, and e-Learning. Served to families residing in Ottawa.
• International Student Program Dedicated program for students from outside Canada to study in OCSB Catholic schools, with separate application process and tuition fees, offering English or French as a Second Language instruction and recognized Canadian educational credentials. Served to international families and students.
• Adult and Continuing Education Continuing and Community Education for adult learners seeking high school completion, ESL, credit recovery, and lifelong learning opportunities. Delivered through Continuing Education channels (conted.ocsb.ca).
• Extended Day Program and Child Care Before and after school care programs and preschool child care services, including EarlyON centres, charging parent fees for supervision and programming. Operated at school sites across Ottawa.
• OCSB Connect Anonymous safety reporting service enabling Grade 7-12 students to submit confidential tips regarding bullying, safety concerns, mental health issues, and crime to designated school staff. Hosted via Ricoh Cloud ECM.
• Seasonal Camps and Summer Programs Seasonal and summer programming offered through the Continuing and Community Education channel (conted.ocsb.ca), available to school-aged children and youth outside regular term.

Quantifiable outcome

• Impressive numbers of students earn French Immersion and Core French certificates at graduation

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Integration10 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCREAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint committee with OCDSB to support and encourage educational research. OCREAC reviews proposals from external research applicants to conduct Non-Board Initiated Research with students, parents, and staff. Meets five times per school year.
• Institute for Catholic Education (ICE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides the Fully Alive curriculum for Family Life Education in Grades 1-8, designed under guidance of the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario. Views HPE curriculum as opportunity for parents and teachers to discuss Catholic view of human life, sexuality, marriage, and family.
• Assembly of Catholic Bishops of OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuides the Fully Alive program for Family Life Education. Their educational resources support distinctive Catholic view of human life, sexuality, marriage, and family taught in Catholic schools.
• Archdiocese of OttawacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChaplaincy leaders foster liaisons with local parish communities and the Archdiocese. Parish to School Dialogue program connects schools with local parishes for strengthened relationships.
• Local Parish CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing Parish to School Dialogue where pastors, principals, chaplaincy leaders and Religious Education Coordinator meet regularly to share best practices and encourage commitment to Catholic education.
• Google (GSuite for Education)coreTechnology or IntegrationOCSB uses GSuite for Education tools to provide students with access to online tools and workspaces. All students receive OCSB Google accounts with access to Drive, Calendar, Sites, and other tools. Email accounts for K-6 students are 'fenced in' for safety.
• HaparacoreTechnology or IntegrationHapara Workspace is the chosen platform for teachers to manage student learning activities. Hapara Highlights allows teachers to share files and monitor student online activity during school hours for safety and engagement.
• Ontario Ministry of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a publicly funded school board, OCSB operates under provincial curriculum frameworks and receives government funding. Students earn Ministry-recognized diplomas and certificates.
• Community AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCSB has a dedicated committee for collaboration with community agencies to support student well-being, mental health, and family services.
• Catholic Association of Religious & Family Life Education (CARFLEO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational resource provider referenced for parents seeking additional information about Family Life Education in Catholic schools.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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