Collège international Marie de France

What Collège international Marie de France does

Collège international Marie de France (CIMF) is a private French international school located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, operating within the Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger (AEFE) network under the supervision of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and the French Ministry of National Education. The school delivers the full French national curriculum from Maternelle through Terminale (ages 4 to 17), combined with complementary elements of the Quebec curriculum to ensure graduates can access CEGEP pathways in the province. CIMF serves expatriate families, Francophone Montrealers, and families seeking a French-language K-12 education, with an enrolled population of approximately 650 students indicated by community-engagement signals.

The school's technology stack comprises third-party administrative software rather than proprietary systems: PRONOTE (developed by Index Éducation) handles academic management including gradebooks, schedules, and homework, while Coba.Net (developed by Berger-Levrault) manages administrative and financial operations including billing. As a not-for-profit educational institution, CIMF generates revenue primarily through tuition and registration fees, supplemented by ancillary program fees and fundraising proceeds. Capital projects are funded in part through dedicated multi-year fundraising campaigns, as evidenced by the Projet Campus initiative. The school operates within the broader AEFE institutional ecosystem, which provides homologation of curriculum credentials, access to rotated teaching staff from France, and participation in regional training institutes.

Name

Collège international Marie de France

Legal name

Collège international Marie de France

Website

https://cimf.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Collège international Marie de France is a private French international school in Montreal, Quebec, delivering the full French national K-12 curriculum within the AEFE network to approximately 650 students from Maternelle through Terminale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 French International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Language Schools (611630), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB), Teacher Training & Language Teaching Certifications (e.g., CELTA/DELTA) (EDAIAEAI)

Keywords

• French international education
• K-12 French curriculum
• French Baccalaureat preparation
• AEFE network school
• Bilingual French Quebec education

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Collège international Marie de France delivers a complete K-12 French-language education from Maternelle (ages 4-5) through Lycée (ages 15-17), following the French national curriculum within the AEFE network and complemented by Quebec Ministry of Education courses for DES/CEGEP eligibility. Students prepare for the French Baccalauréat examinations while accessing extracurricular programs including competitive sports, arts, theater, choir, environmental initiatives, and international competitions such as Model UN. The school operates on a single Montreal campus with no distance or online education component.

Product overview

Collège International Marie de France is a French international school in Montreal offering a comprehensive educational system from kindergarten (ages 4-5) through high school (ages 15-17). The institution follows the French national curriculum (Éducation Nationale) within the AEFE network, complemented by Quebec Ministry of Education requirements for diploma equivalency. Core programs include Maternelle, Élémentaire, Collège, and Lycée, each with age-appropriate curricula. Supporting services include childcare (Service de Garde), cafeteria with composting partnership (La Tablée des Chefs), psychological support, academic counseling, library services, and diverse extracurricular activities including sports, arts, theater, and environmental initiatives (Option Environnement). Digital infrastructure includes PRONOTE (by INDEX ÉDUCATION) for academic management, Coba.Net (by Berger-Levrault) for administrative/financial functions, and parent communication portals. The school operates through the Fondation du CIMF for fundraising and project support, and hosts an annual Gala Sportif and participates in international competitions and Model UN programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fondation du CIMF: School foundation that supports projects, activities, and the campus development campaign
• Association Sportive du CIMF
• APE du CIMF
• Éco-comité du CIMF
• Service de garde

Products and services

• Maternelle (Kindergarten) Early childhood education program for children aged 4-5 years, following the French national curriculum adapted to the Quebec context with focus on language development, physical activity, artistic expression, and foundational thinking skills.
• Élémentaire (Elementary School) Primary education program for children aged 6-10 years, organized in 5 grade levels (CP through CM2) across two cycles covering fundamental learning consolidation and knowledge deepening, including an English Intensif program for enhanced language learning.
• Collège (Middle School) Secondary education for students aged 11-14 years (6ème to 3ème), structured in two cycles with mandatory Quebec complementary courses in history and enriched mathematics to qualify for the Quebec DES diploma.
• Lycée (High School) Upper secondary education for students aged 15-17 years (2nde, 1ère, Terminale), preparing for the French Baccalauréat with 8 specialty subjects, optional courses, and Quebec complementary courses for CEGEP admission.
• Service de Garde (Before/After-School Childcare) Before and after-school childcare service for elementary and primary students, providing supervision and structured activities during extended hours outside regular class times.
• Cafétéria (School Meals) On-site dining service providing meals for students, including a hot meal program for primary students with composting initiative to promote sustainable practices.
• Devoirs Faits Study Support Program Paid structured homework support program for 6th-grade students providing personalized accompaniment, dedicated study spaces, and qualified teacher support, with semester-based registration and tiered pricing by weekly session frequency.
• CM2 English Approfondi Section Deepened English section for CM2 students providing daily exposure to English through alternating French and English instruction, designed to develop coherent, balanced, and effective bilingual skills aligned with the French International Baccalaureate (BFI).
• Option Environnement (Environmental Education Elective) Environmental education elective available from 6ème onwards, including hands-on activities such as water pollution challenges, natural deodorant making, composting education, biodiversity studies, and sustainable product workshops.
• Soutien Psychologique (Psychological Support) School psychological support service providing mental health assistance and counseling to students, available across all school levels.
• Orientation Scolaire (Academic Guidance) School counseling service helping students plan academic and career paths, providing information about university programs, CEGEP options, career exploration, and organizing the annual Info-Carrières evening with industry professionals.
• Bibliothèque (Library/CDI) School library and documentation center providing research resources, supporting academic programs, and hosting literacy initiatives including the 'Littérature et handicap' project promoting neurodiversity awareness.
• Activités Parascolaires (Extracurricular Activities) After-school enrichment activities including arts, sports, cultural programs, and educational clubs such as sports teams, theater, choir, art, and various student-led initiatives.
• Web Radio CIMF Student-run web radio station providing media education and broadcasting experience, part of cultural offerings that also include TV journalism (Le P'tit Écho des Caribous) and theatrical productions.
• Fondation du CIMF (School Foundation) School foundation that funds educational projects, student scholarships, sports programs, international trips, campus improvements, and special initiatives including the Projet Campus renovation campaign and the Anthony Kavanagh fundraising event.
• Association Sportive du CIMF (Sports Association) School sports organization managing competitive teams and athletic programs, fielding teams in basketball (silver medalists), volleyball (silver medal at Washington tournament), and organizing the annual Gala Sportif celebrating student athletes.
• Institut Régional de Formation (Regional Training Institute) Regional training institute for educators in the AEFE North America zone, organizing professional development events including Éducation au Développement Durable (EDD) training sessions that have featured CIMF eco-delegates as presenters.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1st prize national Canadian Latin translation competition - first time CIMF reached this ranking
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• La Semaine du son CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Hearing health awareness partnership organizing events at CIMF with support from French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Focuses on hearing health education and noise prevention in schools.
• AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial network membership providing curriculum framework, teacher support, exchange programs, and quality assurance. CIMF participates in AEFE-organized competitions, training events, and zone activities including Jeux de la ZAN and Technosciences challenges.
• La Tablée des ChefscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood recovery and solidarity partnership. Official partnership signed in 2025 for food surplus recovery, frozen food redistribution, and distribution of solidarity soups in schools. La Tablée des Chefs has redistributed over 21 million portions and sensitized over 78,000 youth to cooking and food.
• Fondation Collège international Marie de FrancecoreOthersSchool foundation providing financial support for student activities, sports programs, international travel, cultural events, and the Campus Project. Supports students through awards for academic achievement, citizen engagement, and perseverance.
• AFSA (Angelman Syndrome Foundation)minorOthersListed among school partners, suggesting charitable relationship or community support initiatives.
• ACPQ (Association des Colleges Prives du Quebec)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembership in Quebec private school association representing institutional interests and providing networking.
• FEPE (Fédération des établissements d'enseignement privés)minorOthersMembership in private education federation for Quebec representing institutional interests.
• Gymf du Lycée Français de ChicagominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompetition partner for various AEFE Zone events including sports tournaments and academic competitions. CIMF teams regularly compete against other French schools in North America.
• Deloitte (San Francisco)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeloitte San Francisco office served as mentor location for StartUp Lycée entrepreneurship event, providing mentorship space and business guidance for student startup projects.
• Société environnementale de CDN (SOCENV)minorOthersEco-quartier organization providing equipment for environmental cleanup activities including gloves, trash grabbers, and bags for park cleaning initiatives.
• French Embassy in CanadacoreOthersOfficial diplomatic representation providing institutional support and connections for French education abroad.
• French Consulate General MontrealcoreOthersConsular support for French nationals and French education matters in Montreal region.
• Consulat Général du QuébeccoreOthersQuebec government representation supporting French-language education initiatives.
• INDEX ÉDUCATIONcoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware provider for PRONOTE student management system used for grades, attendance, schedules, and parent communication.
• Berger-LevraultcoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware provider for Coba.Net administrative and parent portal systems.
• Anthony KavanaghminorOthersComedian performed fundraising show for Project Campus campaign. All proceeds went to campus renovation and expansion project.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lycée Français de Boston: AEFE-affiliated French school in the Boston area delivering the French national curriculum from maternelle through lycée. Direct peer with the same curriculum framework, AEFE membership, and Francophone family orientation.
• Lycée Français de San Francisco: AEFE-member French school in the San Francisco Bay Area with K-12 French national curriculum. Direct peer — and notably the location of the StartUp Lycée entrepreneurship event for which Deloitte's SF office mentored CIMF students.
• Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans: AAFE-affiliated French international school in New Orleans offering K-12 French national curriculum in the same AEFE North America Zone as CIMF. Direct peer for competition and student benchmarking.
• Lycée Français de Los Angeles: AEFE-accredited French school in Los Angeles serving K-12 students with the French national curriculum. Direct peer sharing the AEFE network, French Baccalauréat pathway, and Francophone/expatriate family segment.
• Lycée Français de Toronto: AEFE-accredited French international school in Toronto offering the full French curriculum from maternelle through lycée, including preparation for the Baccalauréat. Direct peer given identical curriculum framework, AEFE membership, and overlapping Francophone expatriate target market in Canada.
• Lycée Français de Washington: AEFE-accredited French international school in the Washington DC area serving K-12 with the French national curriculum. Direct peer; CIMF volleyball teams have competed against this school in AEFE North America Zone tournaments.
• Lycée Français de New York: One of the largest AEFE-affiliated French schools in North America, offering complete K-12 French education in New York. Direct peer due to shared AEFE network membership, French national curriculum, and similar Francophone/expatriate family target segment.
• Lycée Français de Chicago: AEFE-member French school in Chicago providing the French national curriculum K-12. Direct peer — and explicitly named as a competition partner for AEFE Zone events including sports tournaments where CIMF competes.

Emerging players

• École internationale de Montréal: Public international school in Montreal offering trilingual education (French, English, Spanish) with IB programs. Emerging player — competes for internationally-minded families in Montreal but with public funding and trilingual (not French national curriculum) model.
• Lower Canada College: Prestigious Montreal-based private K-12 English school with IB World School authorization. Emerging player / partial overlap — competes with CIMF for affluent Montreal families seeking premium private education but in English/IB rather than French curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/apecimf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/college-international-marie-de-france

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Collège international Marie de France