Collège Lionel-Groulx

What Collège Lionel-Groulx does

Collège Lionel-Groulx is a public CEGEP (Collège d'enseignement général et professionnel) located at 100 rue Duquet in Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, serving the Basses-Laurentides region. The institution traces its origins to a seminary established in 1823, transitioned to the CEGEP model in 1968, and operates today with 501-1,000 employees. It delivers pre-university programs (Sciences de la nature, Sciences humaines, Arts/lettres/communication, Musique, Arts visuels, Histoire et civilisation) and technical programs spanning agriculture, arts and creation, business administration, health sciences (nursing, emergency care, early childhood education, animal health), and engineering technologies (IT, electrical, industrial). The college also operates continuing education and AEC programs targeting adult learners and corporate clients, with selective corporate training offerings.

The college's core technology stack consists of standard educational infrastructure: Moodle learning management system, Microsoft 365 productivity suite, Colnet intranet for staff and students, and web-based student information systems, with no proprietary AI or specialized platform components. Beyond academics, the institution operates an integrated campus ecosystem that includes the 811-seat Théâtre Lionel-Groulx (managed in partnership with Odyscène), a sports complex with Olympic-sized pool (publicly accessed via Sportmax), a cooperative bookstore (Coopsco des Laurentides), a cafeteria operated by Projet sol, a Centre de la petite enfance, the Fondation du Collège for fundraising, and the École de théâtre professionnel. Marketing and recruitment rely on a multi-channel approach including open houses, school guidance counselor partnerships, and active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. As a public institution in Quebec's CEGEP network, the college's primary funding flows from the Quebec Ministry of Higher Education, supplemented by regulated tuition fees, continuing-education course fees (including a $5/hour rate for qualifying programs and free RAC96 credentials until June 2026), and auxiliary revenues from the theatre, bookstore, cafeteria, and sports complex. Customer acquisition is event-driven through open houses, campus visits, and direct guidance counselor engagement. The institution has no parent company, no venture funding, and is governed by its own board of directors under provincial authority.

Name

Collège Lionel-Groulx

Legal name

Collège Lionel-Groulx

Website

https://clg.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1823

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Collège Lionel-Groulx is a public CEGEP in Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, offering pre-university and technical DEC programs, continuing education, and corporate training to students across the Basses-Laurentides region. Founded in 1823 as a seminary and reorganized as a CEGEP in 1968, it serves thousands of students annually through a government-funded public education model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Post-secondary education
• Pre-university programs
• Technical vocational training
• Continuing education services
• Corporate professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

Sainte-thérèse

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. Government Funding: Primary funding from the Quebec Ministry of Higher Education as a public educational institution. Tuition is regulated by the provincial government.
2. Tuition Fees: Fees from Canadian and international students for DEC programs, technical programs, and continuing education courses.
3. Auxiliary Services: Revenue from auxiliary services including COOP bookstore, cafeteria operations, and theatre ticket sales.
4. Continuing Education Programs: Revenue from continuing education programs, AEC certifications, professional development courses for businesses, and corporate training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Collège Lionel-Groulx is a public CEGEP (Collège d'enseignement général et professionnel) in Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, delivering pre-university DEC programs (Sciences, Sciences humaines, Arts et lettres, Musique, Arts visuels), technical DEC programs (nursing, computer science, theatre, business administration, horticulture, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, early childhood education, animal health), Attestation d'études collégiales (AEC) continuing education programs, and customized corporate training for businesses. The college also operates ancillary student-life facilities including an 811-seat theatre, a sports complex with Olympic pool, a cooperative bookstore, and cafeteria services.

Product overview

Collège Lionel-Groulx is a Quebec CEGEP (collège d'enseignement général et professionnel) offering a comprehensive portfolio of pre-university programs and technical programs, along with continuing education services. Pre-university programs include Sciences de la nature, Sciences/informatique/mathématique, Sciences humaines (with multiple profiles), Arts/lettres/communication, Musique (Classical/Jazz/Digital profiles), Arts visuels, Sciences/lettres/arts, and Histoire et civilisation. Technical programs cover Agriculture/horticulture, Arts et création (theater, music, stage production), Gestion et administration, Health and human services (nursing, emergency care, early childhood education, animal health), and Génies et technologies (IT, electrical engineering, industrial engineering). The college also operates campus facilities including a sports complex with pool, the Théâtre Lionel-Groulx (811 seats), cafeteria services, and a cooperative bookstore. Continuing education offers AEC programs and corporate training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Les Nordiques: The athletic teams and sports program of Collège Lionel-Groulx, competing in various collegiate sports including basketball, volleyball, football, hockey, badminton, soccer, and cross-country

Quantifiable outcome

• 200 years of educational service to the community
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SportmaxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSportmax partners with the college to provide sports and recreational activities to the external community through the Complexe sportif. Services include swimming, aerobics, martial arts, dance, relaxation, and sports programs, as well as summer day camp programming.
• OdyscènecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOdyscène manages the programming and operations of Théâtre Lionel-Groulx, a prestigious 811-seat venue in the Basses-Laurentides region. The theatre hosts diverse performances and is a cultural hub for the community.
• Coopsco des LaurentidesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoopsco des Laurentides operates the college bookstore, providing students with textbooks, course materials, and school supplies at reduced member prices. The cooperative model enables affordable access to educational materials.
• Projet solminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProjet sol is a social economy enterprise providing cafeteria services at the college. They are committed to selling organic, fair-trade products with local sourcing from responsible suppliers. Services include Solgourmand cafeteria and Solgourmet vegetarian bistro.
• Héma-QuébecminorOthersHéma-Québec partners with the college for blood drives. The college hosts regular blood collection events with goals of 125+ donations per event, supporting the provincial blood supply system.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Collège Ahuntsic: Greater Montreal public CEGEP with technical programs in nursing, computing, and engineering technology alongside pre-university tracks. Mirrors Lionel-Groulx's technical DEC mix including health sciences and IT.
• Dawson College: Largest English-language CEGEP in Quebec with extensive pre-university and technical program offerings including arts, science, and engineering. Competes for a portion of the broader Montreal-region student demographic served by Lionel-Groulx.
• Cégep de Bois-de-Boulogne: Quebec public CEGEP serving the greater Montreal area with pre-university and technical programs including arts, music, and theatre tracks. Comparable in program breadth and continuing education offerings.
• John Abbott College: Anglophone CEGEP serving the greater Montreal area with both pre-university and technical DEC programs. Operates under Quebec's public college framework but in English, making it a structural if not direct competitor for student recruitment.
• Cégep André-Laurendeau: South-Shore Montreal public CEGEP with broad pre-university and technical programming. Same funding and regulatory regime as Lionel-Groulx with overlapping program areas in sciences, administration, and technology.
• Collège de Maisonneuve: Montreal-based public CEGEP delivering both pre-university and technical programs including arts, technology, and health tracks. Operates under identical Quebec Ministry funding model and regulatory framework.
• Cégep du Vieux Montréal: Quebec public CEGEP delivering pre-university and technical programs including arts, media, and music — closely paralleling Lionel-Groulx's specialized arts and media offerings.
• Cégep de Saint-Laurent: Public Montreal-area CEGEP with comparable pre-university and technical program offering across sciences, humanities, and arts. Direct institutional comparator within Quebec's public CEGEP network serving a similar secondary-school graduate demographic.
• Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf: Private CEGEP in Montreal offering pre-university and technical programs including arts and sciences tracks. Closest direct comparator to Lionel-Groulx's DEC portfolio with similarly broad program breadth and music/theatre traditions.
• Cégep Marie-Victorin: Public CEGEP focused on technical training in administration, fashion, and performing arts. Direct comparator for Lionel-Groulx's technical DEC catalog and continuing education offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CollegeLionelGroulx
• Facebookfacebook.com/collegelionelgroulx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coll-ge-lionel-groulx
• Instagraminstagram.com/clionelgroulx
• TikToktiktok.com/@clionelgroulx
• Xx.com/clionelgroulx

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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