What Marianopolis College does

Marianopolis College is a private English-language pre-university college located at 4873 Westmount Avenue, Westmount, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1908 and rooted in the educational legacy of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame, it is Quebec's only private English college specializing in pre-university studies, operating under the Quebec Ministry of Higher Education framework as a subsidized private institution and member of the Association des collèges privés du Québec (ACPQ) and the Consortium of English-language CEGEPs.

The College delivers six pre-university Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) programs and two Double DEC programs across Arts and Sciences, Arts Literature and Communication, Liberal Arts, Music (with cross-registration at McGill University's Schulich School of Music), Science (Health Science, Honours Health Science, Pure and Applied Science, and Honours Pure and Applied Science tracks), and Social Science (Core, Commerce, Human Behaviour, Law Society and Justice, and Honours tracks). Supporting infrastructure includes 150+ student clubs, two 90-minute activity periods weekly, intercollegiate athletics, the Marianopolis Investment Management Program (MIMP) supported by Lester Asset Management, accessibility and academic advising services, and standard academic technology platforms (Omnivox, Microsoft 365, Turnitin, The Hub, LEA/MIO messaging). Reported scale is approximately 2,000 students drawn from over 170 high schools across the Montreal area, with 40,000+ alumni worldwide and a 70% on-time graduation rate (double the Quebec college network average).

Revenue mechanics are anchored in tuition and fees charged per academic year (publication of specific schedules on the College website), supplemented by donations, bursaries, and scholarships channeled through the Marianopolis Millennium Foundation (the College's registered charity established in 1999). Go-to-market is community-led: recruitment is driven by reputation across the 170+ Montreal-area high schools, alumni networks, open houses, campus visits, parent information evenings, and word-of-mouth. Auxiliary revenue/relationship channels include Alliance Sport-Études (student-athlete support), the long-standing McGill Schulich partnership, MIMP/Lester Asset Management, the Sakurano Seibo Junior College exchange accord, and Government of Canada Research Support Fund grants (since 2017) for SSHRC-funded faculty research.

Name

Marianopolis College

Legal name

Marianopolis College

Website

https://marianopolis.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Marianopolis College is a private English-language pre-university college in Westmount, Quebec, serving approximately 2,000 students from 170+ Montreal-area high schools. Founded in 1908, it offers six DEC programs and two Double DECs, anchored by a long-standing McGill Schulich School of Music partnership and a 40,000+ alumni network.

Ownership category

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Product category

Pre-University Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Selective/Highly Selective Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAJ)

Keywords

• Pre-university education
• Diploma college studies
• Private english college
• Higher education programs
• Arts and sciences

Headquarters

HQ city

Westmount

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Marianopolis College charges tuition and fees to students. The College's tuition and fees are detailed on its website under Future Students > Tuition and Fees. Financial assistance including bursaries and scholarships is available through the Marianopolis Millennium Foundation.
2. Donations and Foundation Support: The Marianopolis Millennium Foundation, established in 1999, is the College's registered charity that raises funds from parents, alumni, and friends for student bursaries, financial aid, scholarships, program development, and campus infrastructure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Marianopolis College delivers pre-university higher education in English, offering six DEC (Diplôme d'études collégiales) programs and two Double DECs across Arts and Sciences, Arts Literature and Communication, Liberal Arts, Music, Science, and Social Science to approximately 2,000 students. The College combines rigorous academic instruction with co-curricular programs (including MIMP investment management), student support services, athletics, and 150+ student clubs to prepare graduates for competitive university programs.

Product overview

Marianopolis College is Quebec's only private English college specializing in pre-university studies, offering a unified educational institution with six pre-university DECs (Diplôme d'études collégiales) and two Double DECs to approximately 2,000 students. The academic portfolio includes Arts and Sciences, Arts Literature and Communication, Liberal Arts, Music and Double DECs, Science (with Health Science, Honours Health Science, Pure and Applied Science, and Honours Pure and Applied Science tracks), and Social Science (with Core Social Science, Commerce, Human Behaviour, Law Society and Justice, and Honours Social Science tracks). Supporting the core academic programs are co-curricular initiatives like the Marianopolis Investment Management Program (MIMP) with its Young Women in Finance initiative, comprehensive student support services (academic advising, accessibility, language support, counseling, math help, tutoring, financial aid), athletics and intramural sports, and over 150 student clubs. The institution leverages partnerships with McGill University's Schulich School of Music for music instruction and Alliance Sport-Études for student-athlete support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arts and Sciences Program Pre-university DEC program emphasizing critical and creative thinking at the crossroads of science, society and art; intended for high school graduates preparing for university.
• Arts, Literature and Communication (ALC) Program Pre-university DEC program exploring creativity, inquiry, and engagement through arts and communication studies; intended for high school graduates preparing for university.
• Liberal Arts Program Pre-university DEC program examining the past to understand the present and shape the future through humanities and social sciences; intended for high school graduates preparing for university.
• Music and Double DECs Program Pre-university DEC program offering artistry and performance opportunities, with instrumental and ensemble courses at McGill University's Schulich School of Music through a unique partnership dating to 1969; intended for high school graduates preparing for music university programs.
• Science Program Pre-university DEC program exploring the foundations of knowledge across Health Science, Honours Health Science, Pure and Applied Science, and Honours Pure and Applied Science tracks to push the frontiers of innovation; intended for high school graduates preparing for STEM university programs.
• Social Science Program Pre-university DEC program focused on leadership and problem-solving using rigorous methodologies and analysis, with specializations in Core Social Science, Commerce, Human Behaviour, Law, Society and Justice, and Honours Social Science; intended for high school graduates preparing for social science university programs.
• Marianopolis Investment Management Program (MIMP) Student-led co-curricular program supported by Lester Asset Management offering finance education, stock pitch competitions (e.g., Lynx Global Biodiversity Pitch Competition), and the Young Women in Finance initiative connecting students with industry professionals; intended for students across DEC programs interested in finance careers.
• Student Support Services Comprehensive support services including academic advising, accessibility services, French and English language support, counseling, math help center, tutoring, and financial aid assistance; intended for enrolled Marianopolis students.
• Athletics and Intramural Sports

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% on-time graduation rate — double the average in the Quebec college network
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Consortium of English-language CEGEPs, Colleges and Universities of QuebecminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Marianopolis is a member of the Consortium of English-language CEGEPs, Colleges and Universities of Quebec, an alliance of nine anglophone post-secondary institutions representing over 140,000 students. Established in 2020 with funding from the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d'expression anglaise, the Consortium aims to bolster retention, employment, and success of Quebec's English-speaking post-secondary graduates.
• Government of Canada Research Support Fund (RSF)minorOthers · 1 January 2017The Government of Canada's Research Support Fund assists Canadian post-secondary institutions by covering a portion of indirect costs associated with federally funded research. Marianopolis has benefited from RSF support since 2017 thanks to SSHRC-funded research by faculty members. Indirect costs covered include research facilities, research resources, institutional research management, regulatory requirements and accreditation, and intellectual property and knowledge mobilization.
• McGill University (Schulich School of Music)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1969Through a unique partnership with McGill University dating back to 1969, Marianopolis Music students take instrumental and ensemble courses at the Schulich School of Music. They can also sing in the university's choir and audition for McGill jazz, orchestra, and wind ensembles. Marianopolis is the only school of its kind offering this exceptional musical training partnership.
• Alliance Sport-ÉtudescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarianopolis partners with Alliance Sport-Études to help elite student-athletes balance college studies with athletic training and competition. Student-athletes receive personalized educational services, extended semesters, priority course registration, and scholarships through the Alliance's foundation. The Alliance is recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and comprises 42 colleges, 8 universities, and over 50 sports federations. Five Marianopolis student-athletes received $2,000 bursaries each at the 2025 Célébration Sport-Études.
• Association des collèges privés du Québec (ACPQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarianopolis is a member of the ACPQ, which represents 21 subsidized private colleges offering pre-university and technical programs leading to a Diploma of College Studies or an Attestation of Collegial Studies. Member institutions welcome over 16,000 students across the province. Interim Director General Eric Lozowy currently serves on the Association's general counsel, while former Director General Christian Corno served as president from 2018 to 2023.
• Congrégation de Notre-Dame (CND)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarianopolis is part of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame's educational legacy in Quebec and throughout the world. The Congregation's virtual archive documents how its Sisters have shaped education for four centuries. Marianopolis acquired the property from CND, strengthening its connection to the congregation's heritage. CND member schools include Collège Mont Notre-Dame, Collège Regina Assumpta, École Les Mélèzes, and Villa Maria High School.
• Lester Asset ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLester Asset Management supports the Marianopolis Investment Management Program (MIMP) and its flagship Lynx Global Biodiversity Pitch Competition. The program invites students to develop stock pitches focused on companies addressing biodiversity loss, sustainability, and food and water security. Alumni judges from Lester Asset Management evaluate student presentations. The MIMP is also supported by the Marianopolis Millennium Foundation.
• Sakurano Seibo Junior College, Fukushima, JapanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarianopolis and Sakurano Seibo Junior College in Fukushima, Japan, enjoy a friendship accord that provides students, teachers, and staff at both institutions with varied opportunities for educational enrichment and cultural exchange.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Villa Maria: Private Quebec educational institution sharing the Congrégation de Notre-Dame heritage with Marianopolis. Comparable as a sister private institution; notably the destination of former Marianopolis DG Christian Corno.
• O'Sullivan College: Private college in Montreal offering DEC and AEC programs, including English-language options. Comparable as a Quebec private college operating under the same subsidized framework.
• John Abbott College: English-language public CEGEP on the island of Montreal offering pre-university and technical programs. Direct competitor in the same Montreal anglophone feeder market.
• Vanier College: English-language public CEGEP in Saint-Laurent, Montreal, offering pre-university and technical programs. Competes directly with Marianopolis for English-speaking high-school graduates seeking DEC credentials.
• Champlain College Saint-Lambert: English-language public CEGEP on the south shore of Montreal offering pre-university DECs. Direct comparable in program structure and anglophone student market.
• Dawson College: Largest English-language public CEGEP in Montreal, offering pre-university DECs across Arts, Science, and Social Science. Direct competitor for the same anglophone Montreal-area high-school graduate pool that Marianopolis recruits from.
• Collège Regina Assumpta: Private subsidized Quebec college (also a CND heritage school) offering DEC programs. Competes with Marianopolis for the same private-college-bound student pool in the greater Montreal area.
• Collège Mont Notre-Dame: Private subsidized college in Sherbrooke and member of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame sister schools alongside Marianopolis. Direct comparable as a Quebec private college offering DEC programs under the same subsidized framework.
• TAV College: English-language private college in Montreal offering DEC and pre-university programs. Direct competitor for the same English-speaking student market in Montreal.

Broad incumbents

• McGill University: Largest English-language university in Quebec and primary transfer destination for Marianopolis graduates. Not a direct competitor, but a downstream institution whose admissions dynamics shape demand for Marianopolis's pre-university programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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